Rolly “RB” N. Bañez, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer and Head of Cyber Security Governance at Bayad, has been honored with the Cybersecurity Practitioner of the Year Award at the 2024 World Financial Innovation Series. The prestigious event, organized by Tradepass, took place on August 13-14, 2024, at the Marriott Hotel and brought together over 600 technology and business experts from top banks, insurance companies, and micro-finance institutions across the country.
This award recognizes Bañez’s exceptional leadership in developing a robust and advanced cybersecurity framework at Bayad (formerly Bayad Center) and promoting a strong culture of cybersecurity awareness within the fintech industry. Bayad, a leading brand in outsourced bills payment collection in the Philippines, integrates numerous billers into a comprehensive system now utilized by major establishments and electronic money institutions nationwide.
In accepting the award, Bañez stated, “As the fintech landscape evolves, implementing advanced cybersecurity measures at Bayad has been crucial in ensuring reliable financial services. I am both honored and humbled to receive the Cybersecurity Practitioner of the Year Award. This recognition reflects Bayad’s steadfast commitment and collective effort in fostering digital trust as we support the country’s digital transformation journey.”
Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer added, “RB Bañez’s dedication and leadership in cybersecurity have significantly advanced our digitalization efforts. The Cybersecurity Practitioner of the Year Award motivates us to further enhance our solutions, ensuring that every transaction processed through Bayad remains reliable and secure.”
