SPEAKERS

Mike is an award-winning Global CISO. He is a seasoned company Executive with over 30 years’ of experience in cyber, information, data and operational technology security leadership across a number of sectors.

Tariq has more than 17 years of experience gained from reputable Banks including 6 years in IT, 5 years in Information Security and over 5 years’ experience in IT Audit.

Darweesh has more than 17 years of experience in IT/OT and information security. He has developed IT Security Governance structures and methodologies to perform risk assessment, business impact analysis, and security assurance to improve systems and operational security.

With over 12 years’ of experience in IT and Information Security, Muath Al Homoud aims to develop security control systems that can meet regulatory requirements such as SAMA Cyber Security framework and NCA essential Cyber Security controls.

An experienced Director in Network operations and Cyber Security, Mohsen has a demonstrated history of working in the telecommunications industry. Mohsen is a seasoned consulting professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) focused in Computer Science from King Saud University.

Sultan is qualified in articulating the impact of Cyber Security on business functions. His core responsibility involves establishing governance, setting the cyber security strategy and developing the Cyber Security and risk management frameworks for organizations.

Ahmed is an experienced digital transformation professional skilled in business strategy and Information Security Standards (ISO 27001). He has mentored graduate and undergraduate levels on Cyber Security, Project Management and ERP.

Having over 25 years of experience in SABIC and affiliates including 4 years of experience in the Government, Emad Al-Muaybid has served in more than 10 different managements, IT and Cyber Security related positions.

He is an IT Security expert with strong knowledge in establishing and managing information security programs, threats and vulnerabilities in management to protect the availability, integrity and confidentiality of critical business information and information systems.

With over 15 years of experience working with the government and private sector, Mohamed is also adept in implementing and auditing different Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Cyber Security frameworks.

With 13 years of experience in Health Information Technology (HIT), the latest challenges Abdulaziz took over were implementing ERP and HIS System for hospitals in various stages of operations.

With 16+ years of experience in the Information Technology, Ali’s background includes areas such as Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Cloud Transformation, and IT Service Management frameworks .

Viktor has more than two decades of professional experience in information management and governance, with particular focus on information security, risk management and assurance for large multilateral public sector organizations with a global presence.

At Arcapita Group, Mishal is responsible for the firm’s digital transformation of technology systems and infrastructure globally. Mishal also served as a Senior Network Specialist at the Ministry of Finance & National Economy up to 2005.

Ben has 25 years’ experience in both academia and industry. His previous roles included leading the IT research centre and head of business intelligence & customer analytics research at BT Group.

Ron is responsible for the build-out and expansion of Silicon Valley-based Synack into the EMEA market place including the direct sales team, channel development, business development, strategic partnerships and building an EMEA organization..