Hi, I'm Afiz Adewale Lawal

I am an experienced Audit, Governance, and Cybersecurity professional with a track record of strengthening control environments, managing complex audit engagements, and aligning enterprise risk with organizational objectives.

As a Lead Auditor at highly regulated organizations, I have directed assurance projects spanning the full spectrum of enterprise risk—from financial reporting and operational workflows to regulatory compliance and cybersecurity defense. I work extensively with frameworks such as NIST 800-53/82, NIST-CSF, ISO 27001, COBIT, CIS v8, PCI-DSS, and SOX, ensuring both compliance and operational resilience.

My expertise is underpinned by a dual degree from Baylor University—an MBA in Business Analytics and an MSIS in Cybersecurity. This unique academic background allows me to bridge the gap between business strategy and technical security. Holding the CISA, CFE, CIA, CISSP, and CCSP credentials, I combine this multidisciplinary knowledge to communicate risk effectively to stakeholders. My approach emphasizes value-added auditing—moving beyond compliance checklists to deliver insights that improve business performance, resilience, and governance maturity.

Specialties: Audit | Cybersecurity Governance | Enterprise Risk Management | Regulatory Compliance | Control Framework Design