Speakers

With over 25 years of experience in entire IT Domains and specialized in Information security, Cybersecurity, Governance, Risk , Compliance, Project / Change Management and Business Continuity, I have developed strong capabilities in designing and executing advanced cybersecurity strategies. As a Cybersecurity Leader, I have provided strategic leadership to organizations in UAE and Qatar, helping them enhance their security postures, reduce risks, reduce cost, improve performance and ensure regulatory compliance.

As Head of Information Security and GRC at GulfNews, a leading English daily in the gulf, I have established and led the Cybersecurity Department, creating comprehensive programs and standards, instrumental in developing a Cybersecurity Strategy following a major cyber incident and managed Incident Response teams to address and mitigate threats. My expertise in managing security compliance and due diligence during mergers and acquisitions, Business and digital Transformations, and Strategic Programs has been key in achieving organizational objectives Some of my key achievements include:

• implementing robust security frameworks to protect company assets
• conducting thorough risk assessments to enhance overall security
• Strengthening cloud security to ensure a secure and scalable infrastructure
• leading cybersecurity awareness programs that significantly reduced phishing incidents
• Ensuring business resilience by design, develop, deploy and deliver business continuity program
• Design, develop, deploy deliver GRC by design model pipeline to ensure cyber governance is incorporated in corporate governance to achieve adequate compliance