The young cybersecurity expert RB Bañez, an alumnus of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University- Mid La Union Campus (DMMMSU-MLUC), was recently bestowed with the Cybersecurity Practitioner of the Year Award at the 2024 World Financial Innovation Series.

The awarding ceremony was held in a huge affair in Manila with more than 600 influential players in the banking industry, insurance companies, and micro-finance institutions, where Bañez plays a significant role in the cybersecurity industry.

This prestigious recognition underscores the significant impact of RB Bañez’s work in the cybersecurity industry. His major achievements have led to significant improvements in cybersecurity approaches, particularly in protecting financial organizations amidst the increasing use of digital technologies. Bañez finished his Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at DMMMSU in 2007.

(By Arrianne Michelle F. Fabro)