SPEAKER 2025
STAY TUNENED FOR 2025 SPEAKER UPDATED
Abdullah S Marghalany
CCISO, Ministry Health Cluster
Abdullah S Marghalany
CCISO, Ministry Health ClusterCurrently, I am the leader of the 2030 vision transformation for Cybersecurity in Medina Health Cluster. My goal is to ensure the highest level of protection across different platforms and elements in health organizations including spreading awareness of cyber. For the past 2 years, I’ve been cybersecurity chief officers, being Security+, PMP, CEH and MCITP certified & having a master's degree in cybersecurity helped me implement Strategies, GRC & set policies in useful ways. My ability to do anything to achieve my aim helped me be the project manager of many projects across different areas such as implementing HIS in Medina region, setting up network for 50+ health sites, implementing tele-medicines, and many other successful projects’. I have a long professional history in network administration with 10+ years of technical experience.
Abdulatif Alrushaid
Cybersecurity General Manager, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources
Abdulatif Alrushaid
Cybersecurity General Manager, Ministry of Industry and Mineral ResourcesAbdulatif Alrushaid is the Cybersecurity General Manager at the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. Abdulatif held several leading positions in multiple sectors, such as in the Oil&Gas, Aviation, and Renewable energy, and currently a member of the risk committee in Riyad Bank. He holds a master degree in Information Security from Georgia Tech.
Mohammed Ahmed Al Doseri
CISO and CDO, Tasheel Finance
Mohammed Ahmed Al Doseri
CISO and CDO, Tasheel FinanceMohammed Al Doseri is the CISO and CDO at Tasheel Finance, where he leads efforts to secure critical information assets and align cybersecurity strategies with business objectives. With extensive experience in regulatory compliance frameworks such as SAMA CSF, NIST, PCI DSS, and PDPL, Mohammed ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational data. He specializes in developing comprehensive security roadmaps, managing risk, and implementing advanced technologies like EDR, NDR, DLP, and threat intelligence. A recognized thought leader, Mohammed actively participates in industry forums, sharing insights on data protection and governance. His forward-thinking approach integrates innovation and trust, ensuring Tasheel Finance stays resilient in a dynamic digital landscape.
Saad Alqarni
CISO, Malaa
Saad Alqarni
CISO, MalaaCurrently CISO with 10+ years of experience in cyber security and IT, worked in several areas such as GRC, security operations management and IT services management. Established cyber security departments in more than one organization and built a cyber team. I believe that the successful employee stands behind him a distinct and possible management. There is always an opportunity for development and improvement.
Mohamad Abdul Wajid Tanveer
Group CIO, Balubaid Group of Companies
Mohamad Abdul Wajid Tanveer
Group CIO, Balubaid Group of CompaniesWith over 25 years of experience as a senior IT leader, I am committed to digital transforming IT and business processes to drive innovation and growth. As Group CIO of BGC HOLDING LTD, I oversee IT and Digital strategy, operations, and governance for a global company with diverse interests, ensuring alignment with business goals. I manage IT budgeting, risk, security, and infrastructure performance, collaborating with executives to deliver value-added solutions. Previously, as Senior IT Manager at BMA INTERNATIONAL FZE, I led IT Digital Transformation across the Middle East and Africa, managing a team of 30+ professionals to deliver large-scale ERP, CRM, BI, and e-commerce systems. I hold an MBA in IT from Amity Business School, a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering from Osmania University, and certifications in cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity. My focus is on leveraging IT as a strategic advantage, fostering innovation, and driving business success at BGC HOLDING LTD.
AusAlzubaidi
Grouo CISO, Director of IT, MBC Group
AusAlzubaidi
Grouo CISO, Director of IT, MBC GroupAs an accomplished Chief Information Security Officer and Director of IT & Media Management with over 18 years of industry experience, I have carved a niche in seamlessly integrating cybersecurity, IT operations, and media management. My career is marked by a strategic and innovative approach to leading large-scale digital and cloud transformations, ensuring robust IT and cybersecurity governance across global operations. In addition to pioneering comprehensive IT and OT security strategies, operations, and policies, I spearheaded the operationalization of GenerativeAI LLM use cases, including onboarding AI-powered copilots and chatbots, to augment human input and significantly increase efficiency, resulting in a significant boost in productivity. My expertise extends to driving forward IT and media technologies, merging these domains to foster business growth and enhance operational efficiency. This involves managing cross-functional teams, leading change initiatives, and implementing advanced technology solutions across the organization. I am adept at articulating complex technical strategies to executive leadership, aligning IT and media initiatives with business objectives, and overseeing projects in network security, data classification, cloud computing, and multiplatform media delivery. I have also established a strong presence in the international arena, frequently speaking at major events, moderating panels, delivering keynotes, and sharing insights on industry trends. My contributions have been recognized with several top global CIO/CISO awards, underscoring my commitment to excellence and innovation in the field. Balancing the demands of cybersecurity, IT excellence, and media management, my career reflects a unique blend of operational acumen, technical proficiency, and strategic foresight. This positions me as a key player in navigating the evolving landscapes of IT, cybersecurity, and media, while fostering an environment of continuous improvement and operational agility.
Maaz Khan
Head of Information/Cyber Security, Lendo For Finance
Maaz Khan
Head of Information/Cyber Security, Lendo For FinanceCybersecurity leader with 12+ years of impact across financial and government sectors. Renowned for building security departments from the ground up—hiring, mentoring, and leading top cybersecurity talent to deliver smooth, advanced, and compliant operations. Expert in implementing PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, NIST, GDPR, and PDPL, with full alignment to SAMA and NCA regulations. Specialized in endpoint and enterprise-wide security, network and wireless security, cloud security, AI-driven defense, DFIR, threat modeling, and risk management. Strategic leader in cybersecurity governance, strategy, programs, and roadmaps, with deep expertise in developing security architectures, driving committees, and embedding the CIA triad across the enterprise. Known for aligning the People–Process–Technology model to boost security maturity and resilience. Leads SOC, GRC, and DevSecOps initiatives with a scalable, risk-based approach. Trusted industry voice and frequent speaker on cybersecurity leadership, innovation, and regulatory transformation. Recent achievement: Successfully led Lendo to attain SAMA Cybersecurity Framework Maturity Level 3, demonstrating operational excellence and full regulatory alignment.
SPEAKERS 2024
Eng. Mohammed Mahnashi
Information Technology Advisor, Government
Mr. Tarek Kuzbari
Regional Director, Picus Security
Mr. Tarek Kuzbari
Regional Director, Picus Security
Mr. Tarek KUZBARI is distinguished, bringing a prolific history of boosting revenues, breaking into new international markets, and amplifying market share. Tarek's career, spanning over 18 years in the Technology Media and Telecommunications (TMT) industry, has seen him excel in various roles, from marketing and sales to channel management and business development.
Tarek, an acknowledged industry influencer, has been listed among the top "30 under 30" by Gulf businesses and ACN's "Top 25 Most Powerful Executives in the Middle East". He also earned a spot in Network Middle East's "Top Executives in the Security Industry in the Middle East".
Tarek's diverse leadership experience with vendors such as HUMAN (USA), Cybereason (USA), Bitdefender (Romania), Group-IB (Russia/Singapore), SABA Software (USA), and Kaspersky (Russia) speaks volumes of his capacity to drive international expansion, turnaround operations, and lead companies to market dominance. He has expertly managed businesses across territories encompassing the Middle East, Africa, East Europe, and APAC (excluding China and Japan), handling full P&L responsibilities and achieving a record $58m ARR.
As a team leader, Tarek's dynamic leadership style has seen him effectively direct teams of up to 28 members across diverse functions, including sales, channel, marketing, and finance.
Tarek has consistently been a sought-after speaker at industry conferences such as Gartner, IDC, and CISO Summits, and his insights have been featured in high-profile security, technology, and business media outlets. He has also made his presence felt on the broadcast scene with appearances on Al Arabiya, Al Jazeera, and Dubai TV to name a few.
In addition to his remarkable professional accomplishments, Tarek actively supports various global NGOs, including the Agastya International Foundation and the Grow Movement.
Tarek holds an MBA from the London Business School, UK, focusing on Business Strategy and PE & VC, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Jordan.
Auoob Aldakael
Director of Risk Management, Government
Auoob Aldakael
Director of Risk Management, Government
Mr. Ayub Abdulrahman Al-Dakael Holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Also, Leadership Development Program from Harvard Business School. Mr. Aldakael is Member of Board’s Risk Committee. He is Director of Risk & Compliance Management at Government Sector, with over 18 years of experience in various sectors. He previously worked in various sectors (Government & Private), and also worked in the Central Bank of Saudi Arabia in several departments, starting with Anti Money laundering,Anti Fraud, Risk, Compliance and others.
Al-Dakael contributed in establishing departments in the Central Bank that include risk and compliance management. Also, he established Risk and Business Continuity departments semi-government sector. He has provide consultations for many public and private sectors. He holds many specialized certificates in several different fields, specially in risk, compliance and business continuity. Al-Dakael participated in a number of international seminars on Risk and business continuity management. Al-Dakael has also trained other government sectors on risk management. The Council of Ministers in Saudi Arabia noted that Al-Dakael had made a significant contribution to Saudi Central Bank winning the Best Risk Manager award for central banks in 2019. He specializes in developing risk frameworks and operating models.
Dr. Raed Abdullah AlShaikh
Upstream Computer Operations Director, Saudi Aramco
Dr. Raed Abdullah AlShaikh
Upstream Computer Operations Director, Saudi Aramco
Dr. Raed Al-Shaikh is the Upstream Computer Operations Department Director at Saudi Aramco, and has more than 20 years of experience in Large-Scale High Performance Computing and Data Storage technologies, visualization and Cloud systems. His areas of interest lie in the Peer-to-Peer Computing, HPC, and Cloud-based environments. Prior to his position, he served as the Upstream Information Security Manager in the same organization. Dr. Al-Shaikh has been serving as a member in the Industrial Advisory Board of the Computer Science and Engineering Departments at both KFUPM and PMU universities. Dr. Al-Shaikh has co-authored over 35 IEEE and ACM publications in the fields of HPC, Grid Computing and Distributed File Systems, and co-designed 12 U.S. registered patents in similar domains. He received his PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), and an Executive MBA degree from the University of Bahrain
Moayad Al Ghanmi
Head of Information & Cyber Security, Emaar, The Economic City
Moayad Al Ghanmi
Head of Information & Cyber Security, Emaar, The Economic City
My experience spans over years and includes the management and mentorship of high performing teams. I stay abreast of technological developments, cultivate trusted relationships with key decision makers and provide effective leadership in the implementation of enterprise-wide cyber security initiatives.
I am currently Manager of Information Security & Privacy with Panda Retail Company, where I have held positions of increasing responsibility.
Some of my qualities and achievements include:
- Contributed to the strategy, operations and budget for the protection of enterprise information assets.
- Designed security systems and solutions and ensured that business continuity plans were in place.
- Stayed abreast of the cyber security threat landscape, conducted IT security audits and updated the cyber security strategy to leverage new technology and threat information.
- Presented cyber security awareness training and communicated best practices and risks control to all parts of the business.
I hold a Masters of Cybersecurity, am a Certified Information Security Manager by ISACA (CISM) and an accredited Informational technology freelancer consultant by Ministry of Labor
Hattan Kutbi
Head of Information Security (CISO),
Hattan Kutbi
Head of Information Security (CISO),
Experienced Head Of Information Security with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. Skilled in Management, Risk Management, Information Security, IT Operations, and IT Risk Management. Strong information technology professional with a Cyber Security - Master focused in Cyber Security from University of Jeddah.
EMBA, ISO27K LI, C|CISO, CISM, CDPSE and Cyber Security Master
Aatif Khan
Advisor CISO., Government Entity
Aatif Khan
Advisor CISO., Government Entity
James Sherlow
Director Solution Engineering, EMEA, Cequence Security
Ahmed Adlan
Cyber Security Portfolio Manager , Capgemini
Fahad Alyami
Director Cybersecurity, SADAFCO
Fahad Alyami
Director Cybersecurity, SADAFCO
As an Information Security Manager at SADAFCO, I lead the development and implementation of cybersecurity policies and procedures based on the organization's culture and risk profile. I also conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, establish standard methodologies for security testing, and evaluate the effectiveness of the incident response plan against industry best practices.
With a Bachelor's degree in Digital Forensics from Tiffin University and multiple certifications, including CISM, AccessData Certified Examiner, and Data Analyst, I have a strong technical background and analytical skills that enable me to perform various cybersecurity tasks and tools, such as SIEM, FW, EDR, VA, WAF, PAM, Threat Hunting, and phishing. I am always eager to learn and explore new aspects of the info/cybersecurity world, and to contribute to the security and resilience of the organization and its stakeholders.
Abdelmajed Saeed
CISO/vCISO/Chief Cyber Security Advisor, CyberTech, and business partner with couple of companies
Abdelmajed Saeed
CISO/vCISO/Chief Cyber Security Advisor, CyberTech, and business partner with couple of companies
Abdulrahman Khalid Almazroa
Manager of Cybersecurity, JHAH
Abdulrahman Khalid Almazroa
Manager of Cybersecurity, JHAH
“Abdulrahman K. Almazroua is a Manager of Cybersecurity GRC at Jones Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH). Previously, he served as the Manager of Cybersecurity Operations at JHAH for three years. He holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Computer Information Systems, as well as two additional Master's degrees in Science of Cybersecurity and MBA. Currently, he is pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration.
With over 15 years of experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Management, Almazroua has held various roles, including IT Manager at Eastern Cement Company and IT Director at King Fahad Specialist Hospital. He is currently working as a CISO at Eastern Health Cluster. He played a pivotal role in establishing the first Cybersecurity office at both King Fahad Specialist Hospital and the First Eastern Health Cluster.
In addition to his professional achievements, Almazroua is an active Member of the National Healthcare Sectoral committee on Cybersecurity. He also serves as an External Advisory Board Member of the College of Computer Science and Information Technology at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU)."
Mohsen AlShammari
Director of Business Continuity Management, Disaster & Crisis Center, government entity
Mohsen AlShammari
Director of Business Continuity Management, Disaster & Crisis Center, government entity