Deng W. Joak is a seasoned professional in cybersecurity and software engineering with a diverse background spanning over a decade. Currently serving as the Head of Cybersecurity at Distribution Innovation since May 2022, Joak leads security initiatives within a prominent B2B software service technology firm. Concurrently, Joak operates as a Software Engineer at Bang & Joak Consulting, engaging with notable clients such as Oslo Kommune and Nav. Prior experience includes roles at Schibsted Norge SMB as a Security Engineer and Advisory Board Member at vieross. Joak also has a background in diplomatic support as Secretary to the Ambassador of South Sudan in Norway and in administrative roles within NorgesGruppen. Academic achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Oslo and specialized studies in privacy and data protection.