Ernest Hawi is the Head of ICT System Audit at Zade Associates LLP and a highly skilled cybersecurity and information systems assurance professional with extensive experience in ICT governance, cybersecurity risk management, ethical hacking, and information systems auditing. Leveraging his technical expertise and industry-recognized certifications, he supports organizations in identifying technology risks, strengthening security controls, and ensuring information systems effectively support business objectives. He has successfully led numerous ICT and systems audit engagements across SACCOs and other organizations, specializing in cybersecurity audits, network security assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, access control reviews, business continuity audits, data protection compliance reviews, and ICT governance assessments. As Head of ICT System Audit, he oversees the planning and execution of technology assurance engagements, providing strategic guidance that helps clients enhance cyber resilience, strengthen ICT governance frameworks, safeguard critical information assets, and maintain compliance with evolving regulatory and security requirements. Ernest also works alongside the firm top management in promoting and championing it`s quality management systems and processes.