
Sarfaraz Muneer
Vice President Cyber Security Assurance, Mubadala
Sarfaraz Muneer is a knowledgeable leader in the field of information security and a seasoned cybersecurity evangelist with 18 years of experience. He has received accolades for his superior leadership & technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and capacity to motivate and lead teams throughout his career. Sarfaraz has held a range of positions during his professional life, including those of technical leadership, management, and cyber security architect. He has created strategies to reduce risks for large enterprises and has a thorough awareness of the changing threat landscape. He has also played a key role in developing and putting in place strong security measures that are in line with corporate goals and legal requirements.
In addition to his technical knowledge, Sarfaraz is an excellent communicator with experience working with stakeholders at all organizational levels. He is dedicated to spreading awareness of the value of cybersecurity and has acted as a mentor for many aspiring security specialists.
Sarfaraz currently holds the position of Vice President of Cyber Security at a prestigious sovereign wealth fund and investment company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, where he oversees a group of security experts leading the Cyber security assurance function. He is also eager to give back to the larger cybersecurity community through volunteer work, speaking engagements, and publications. Sarfaraz is a respected thought leader in the business, holding a Bachelor of Engineering in computer science as well as numerous certifications from reputable organizations
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