
Hussain Al Khalsan
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Zand Bank
Hussain Al Khalsan joined Zand as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in June 2019. In his role, he oversees and manages the Cyber Security Programme of Zand. He is a seasoned professional with 18 years of experience in IT Security, Information Security and Cyber Security within the banking and financial services industry. Prior to joining Zand in 2019, Hussain held several leadership roles, including serving as the Head of Technology Risk at the Commercial Bank of Dubai.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
1 UAE Agenda 2025
Expert Panel: The evolving threat landscape
Discussion Points:
- Emerging cybersecurity threats in 2025
- The role of AI & automation in cyber defense
- Future trends & regulatory shifts
Kawther Haciane | Partner/Principal | Risk Consulting - Digital Risk | EY
Panelist:
Nisha Rani | CISO | MMI ELR
Sarfaraz Muneer | Vice President Cyber Security Assurance | Mubadala
Hussain AlKhalsan | CISO | Zand
Vijay Velayutham | Principal Information Security Officer | Ministry of Energy
Dr. Jassim Al Awadhi | Senior Director | Digital Transformation | Du