Theoneste Ngiruwonsanga

Theoneste Ngiruwonsanga has over eight years of experience in the information communication technology (ICT) and management fields. Currently, Theoneste is a senior information technology (IT) security engineer at the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA), where he builds Rwanda’s cyber-security capabilities to increase the capacity of early detection, prevention, and response to computer security incidents. He is also responsible for securing Rwanda’s cyberspace and IT assets based on digital signature and certificate technology. Theoneste Ngiruwonsanga holds a postgraduate diploma in Leadership Development in ICT from Dublin City University and is a member of the Knowledge Society. He believes that hard work, a positive attitude, integrity, commitment, professionalism, and a willingness to learn are the six things that make a great person. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Theoneste plans to continue his work, focusing on conducting cybersecurity awareness training in the public and private sectors, as well as with general public, including youth.