Dr. Sakaio Manoa is an accomplished Information Communication Technology (ICT) Specialist with a proven track record in the computer and network security industry. He brings deep technical expertise and leadership to complex ICT environments, particularly in infrastructure security, virtualization, and secure systems design.

Sakaio’s technical skill set spans Cybersecurity, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Domain Name System (DNS), Linux administration, VMware infrastructure, and network architecture. His hands-on engineering experience is backed by strong academic credentials, including:

• Doctor of Information Technology (Cybersecurity Zero-Trust) – Capella University, Minneapolis
• Master of Cybersecurity (focused on ISMS policies) – Charles Sturt University
• Master of Science in Network Systems (specializing in Network Security) – Swinburne University of Technology
• Bachelor of Information Technology – Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) – ISACA
A key achievement in Sakaio’s career was his leadership in implementing the Information Security Management System (ISMS) for the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), culminating in the agency earning ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification in 2024. His policy expertise and technical execution were critical to aligning FFA with international security standards.

Sakaio is also a passionate cybersecurity advocate and trainer. He has conducted cybersecurity awareness training for national fisheries administrations across the Pacific region, equipping organizations with the tools and knowledge to build a culture of security resilience.