Louis Barkhuizen,

Chief Information Security Officer | IT & Cybersecurity Leader

Louis Barkhuizen is an accomplished Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and IT leader with over 30 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing IT and cybersecurity solutions. With expertise in risk management, compliance, vulnerability assessment, incident response, and IT governance, he helps organizations strengthen their security posture and align with industry best practices.

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Professional Experience

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | Triad Information Security

As the founder and CISO of Triad Information Security, Louis built a vCISO and Fractional CISO services organization focused on helping businesses develop and maintain cybersecurity programs. His leadership has enabled companies to improve their security postures through:

✅ Developing and implementing structured Information Security Programs to assist clients in managing cybersecurity, IT governance, and regulatory compliance using Scalepad ControlMap.

✅ Providing risk assessment and compliance management services, ensuring organizations align with frameworks such as CIS v8.1, NIST CSF, and regulatory requirements.

✅ Managing cybersecurity for MSP clients, ensuring their IT and security infrastructures meet best practices and regulatory expectations.

✅ Conducting security audits and business impact analyses (BIA) using CIS RAM, CIS BIA, and FAIR risk methodologies to help organizations quantify cyber risk and implement strategic security measures.

✅ Deploying and managing security technologies, including SentinelOne, Cisco Umbrella, ConnectSecure, Liongard, PRTG, AutoElevate, Barracuda Email Security, and more.

✅ Leading continuous vulnerability management (CVM) using Nessus, Nodeware, and ConnectSecure to proactively identify and mitigate threats.

✅ Developing governance and compliance policies, security frameworks, and procedural guidelines to ensure robust cybersecurity risk management.

Through these initiatives, Louis has successfully enhanced cybersecurity resilience for various businesses, reducing risk exposure and strengthening their overall security postures.

Founder & MSP Consultant | Technology Solutions Management (TSM)

Louis also founded Technology Solutions Management (TSM), a Managed Service Provider (MSP), to help businesses enhance IT operations and cybersecurity strategies. His work with TSM has included:

✅ Establishing partnerships with leading technology vendors such as Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix, HP, Intel, Symantec, and McAfee, providing clients with enterprise-grade solutions.

✅ Managing IT infrastructure and cybersecurity for 10+ MSP clients, ensuring their networks, endpoints, and cloud environments remain secure and operational.

✅ Deploying and managing large-scale enterprise networks, including Microsoft Exchange, Citrix server farms, SQL databases, Hyper-V clusters, and VMware environments.

✅ Implementing cybersecurity solutions, including firewall configurations, multi-layered network security, endpoint protection, and disaster recovery solutions.

✅ Leading IT projects for mid-sized to enterprise-level businesses, including the deployment of multi-campus WiFi networks, Windows Active Directory migrations, and data center infrastructure modernization.

✅ Developing IT service management (ITSM) strategies based on ITIL 4 best practices, improving operational efficiency for clients.

Project Manager / System Administrator | Erapmus

Before founding his own businesses, Louis worked as a Project Manager and System Administrator at Erapmus, where he:

✅ Led enterprise IT migration projects for large organizations, including WorldCom and PCS Primeco, successfully integrating disparate IT infrastructures.

✅ Designed and managed large-scale network integration projects, migrating 3,000+ users from Banyan Vines and Novell to Microsoft Windows environments.

✅ Planned and executed a large-scale office relocation for WorldCom, ensuring 1,500+ users and IT infrastructure were seamlessly migrated.

✅ Designed and deployed enterprise networking and security solutions, including LAN/WAN connectivity, Cisco switching, firewalls, and remote access configurations.

Senior Network Technician | South African Pulp and Paper Industries

Louis began his career as a help desk technician and quickly advanced to Senior Network Technician, where he:

✅ Managed IT operations for a 1,000+ user network across seven nationwide locations.

✅ Maintained IBM mainframe front-end processors, network controllers, and user terminals, ensuring seamless business operations.

✅ Deployed WAN network infrastructure across South Africa, utilizing point-to-point Frame Relay circuits to connect multiple corporate offices.

✅ Led IT modernization efforts, deploying Banyan Vines network servers and transitioning the company to PC-based computing environments.

Certifications & Education

✅ Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) – EC-Council (2023)

✅ Business Management Program – Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business (1996)

✅ Diploma in Datametrics in Computer Science – University of South Africa (1990)

Core Skills & Expertise

✅ vCISO & Fractional CISO Services
✅ Cybersecurity Strategy & Risk Management
✅ Compliance & Regulatory Frameworks (CIS, NIST, ITIL 4)
✅ Incident Response & Vulnerability Assessment
✅ Enterprise Network & Infrastructure Security
✅ IT Operations & Managed Services (MSP)
✅ Cloud Security, Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server
✅ Governance, Policies & Information Security Programs