Cybersecurity leadership in Papua New Guinea is still emerging, but several security leaders are shaping how critical sectors protect systems, data, and national infrastructure. In a market where formal CISO titles are rare, these professionals often carry broad responsibility across security, risk, and resilience.
This list highlights CISOs and senior security leaders in telecom, banking, energy, and government who are actively influencing cybersecurity outcomes in Papua New Guinea today.
Prosenjit Sarkar
Chief Information Security Officer, BSP Financial Group Ltd
Prosenjit leads the cybersecurity function for one of PNG’s largest banks. He steers risk, governance, and protection of core financial systems and customer data at scale. His work touches compliance, threat management, and strategic security initiatives.
LinkedIn: https://pg.linkedin.com/in/prosenjit-sarkar-97197b4
Jonathan Dimo
Manager, Information and Cyber Technologies (ICIT)
Jonathan’s role covers cyber and advanced internet technologies in PNG and the Pacific. He brings practical experience in shaping security practices and advising on IT governance and risk.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-dimo-82b19967/?originalSubdomain=pg
Ian David Gawi
Information Security Professional
Ian has hands-on experience in network and security fundamentals. He represents the growing local talent base advancing cybersecurity practices and incident response skills across PNG.Â
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-david-gawi-43a99a62/?originalSubdomain=pg
Cybersecurity in Papua New Guinea faces unique challenges, including limited resources, growing digital adoption, and increasing exposure to global threats. The leaders on this list are building practical security programs that protect essential services and enable long-term digital growth.
As PNG’s digital economy expands, these CISOs and security leaders will play a critical role in shaping the country’s cyber resilience and security culture.