In the world of cybersecurity, keeping up with the latest trends and challenges can feel like trying to find your footing on constantly shifting ground. With its booming digital economy and rising cyber threats, The Middle East has become a hotspot for cybersecurity innovation with the region’s cybersecurity market expected to grow significantly, from USD 14.8 billion in 2023 to USD 24.1 billion by 2028. Amidst this growth, it’s crucial to follow the right cybersecurity leaders who can provide invaluable insights and the expertise needed to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of the industry.
Top Cybersecurity Leaders bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and fresh perspectives to the table. To help professionals and enthusiasts stay connected with key figures in the cybersecurity field, The Cyber Express has curated a list of the Top 100 Cybersecurity Leaders to Follow in the Middle East.
This list aims to spotlight the most influential voices in the region, making it easier for you to stay informed about the latest developments in cybersecurity. By recognizing those who are making significant contributions, we ensure that you have access to the thought leaders driving advancements in this critical field.
Whether you are a cybersecurity professional or simply interested in the field, keeping tabs on Middle East’s Top 100 Cybersecurity Leaders will give you a better understanding of the region’s cybersecurity environment and the innovative approaches these leaders are taking to secure the digital future.
Top 100 Cybersecurity Leaders to Follow in The Middle East
Thomas Heuckeroth
Senior Vice President – IT Infrastructure
Emirates
Mohammed H. AlAbbadi
Group CISO
Fertiglobe
Mohammed Al Muhtadi
CISO
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Kausar Mukeri
CISO
GEMS Education
Adel Alhosani
CISO
Dubai Customs
Hariprasad Chede
CISO
NBF
Tony Sweeney
CISO
Deribit
Dr. Ahmed Alketbi
CISO
DEWA
Hussain AlKhalsan CISO
CISO
Zand
Ahmad M. Darwish Ali Al Emadi
Director of Information Technology
Dubai holdings
Abdulrahman Al Nazari
Director of Information Technology
Dubai Health Authority
Fahad Deshmukh
Group Head-Process & IT
Sobha Realty
Dr. Manoj Ramachandran
Group Chief Information Officer
Al Babtain Group of Companies
Vipin Kumar Bhaskaran
Head of Information Security Risk & Governance and International Security
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
Hussein Shafik Bahgat
Group CISO
ADIB
JAGMOHAN S.
Head of Information Security – CISO
Sukoon Insurance
Richard U.
CISO, UAE, Middle East & Africa
Standard Chartered Bank
Ahmed Al-Bahdoor
Head of Cyber Security
Oman Airports Management Company
Olivier Busolini
Head of information Security
Mashreq
Sarfaraz Ahmed
CIO & CISO
ENGIE AMEA
Madan Mohan
Director – Technology Risk
BDO UAE
Khaldun S.A Al Khaldi
VP- Head Of Enterprise Infrastructure Services
Dubai Islamic Bank
Logan Simpson
Global CISO
HALA
Mohammed Al-Doseri
CISO & CDO
Tasheel Finance
Fahad Albaz
CISO – Head of Information Security
Saudi Credit Bureau – SIMAH
Muath AlHomoud
Director of Cybersecurity
D360 Bank
Aus Alzubaidi
Group CISO
MBC Group
Rejish Krishnan
VP, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Network International
Ayoub Fathi
Group VP and CISO
Noon
Vimal Mani
Head of Infosec
Bank of Sharjah
Khalil Fawaz
Head of Information Security
Commercial Bank
Husam Aldhuhoori
Head of Technology Risk
Commercial Bank of Dubai
Mohan Kumar D
Head of Information Security
United Bank
Neil Haskins
Head of Group IT Security
Seera Group
Hadi Anwar
Head of CPX
CPX
Parthasarathy Muthukrishnan
CISO
Deem Finance
Abdulla Alsuwaidi
Director of Cybersecurity
DESC
Ali Jumaily
Group CIO
Sharaf Group
Dhiraj Sasidharan
Vice President Threat and Compliance Management
Emirates NBD
Veneeth Purushotaman
Group CIO
Aster DM Healthcare
Saqib Chaudhry
CIO
Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
Abhishek Pratap Singh
CISO
National Bank of Oman
Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem Al Zaabi,
Cybersecurity and Artificial intelligence Director
Abu Dhabi Government
Dr. Tariq Al Hawi
Program Director – UAE Smart Government
UAE Government
Faisal AlBousi
Information & Cyber Security Director
Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation
Awadh Almur
Director, Human Resources Chief Information Security Officer
Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation
Galal Ibrahim
Head Of Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure
Bayanat
Shamma Al Mazrui
Minister of Community Development
Ministry of Community Development
Ahmed Obaid
Cybersecurity Specialist (CISO)
Roads and Transport Authority
Dr. Mohammed Al Shamsi
Director of IT Operations
Ministry of Health and Prevention
Meshal Abdulla BinHussain
Director of Information Technology
Ministry of Finance
Abdulrahman Alblooshi
Head of Cyber Security
Ministry of Energy and Industry
Eng. Isha Aljasmi
IT Director
Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure – UAE
Rashid Hassan Rashid Al Saadi
Deputy Director of IT
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
Ibrahim Albloushi
CIO
Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development
Suaad Al Marzooqi
Head of IT
Abu Dhabi Government Media Office
Mariam Al Braiki
Director of Information Technology
General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments
Mohammed Beshwari
Head of IT
UAE Space Agency
Munther Bin Amr
CISO
Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC)
Rami Al-Ramahi
IT Director
Securities and Commodities Authority
Thabet Bakheet
Chief Risk Officer
Central Bank of The UAE
Luai Adel Muheisen
Director of Technology
Emirates Post Group
Bernard Assaf
CISO
Airbus
Jonas Vakili
CISO
Shell
Anumod Xavier
CISO
L’Oreal
Sameer Ahmed Sayed
Senior Manager
Majid Al Futtaim
Vineeth Babu P
Group Netowrk & Security Manager
Fakih IVF Fertility Centre
Faisal Khan
Senior Manager – IT Security & Compliance
Dubai World Trade Centre
Prabhat Pathak
Director of Information Technology
Gulf Marketing Group
Vikalp Shrivastava
Vice President Information Security & Technology
Kerzner International
Moussa Arab
Senior Solutions Architect and vCISO
Dubai Media Incorporated
Eilif Hansen
Head of Technology
Landmark Group
Robbie Naden
Head of Group – IT Infrastructure, Operations and Security
GAC Group
Shashank Sinha
Lead – IT Security
Avrioc Technologies
Mohamed Al Zarooni
Head of IT
ADNOC Group
Eng. Ahmad Hassan
Senior Director – IT & Cybersecuirty Audit
DEWA (Dubai Electricity & Water Authority)
Tejeswar Rao YamarpuÂ
IT Manager – Systems, Security, Infra & Network
NSHAMA Real Estate
Shyjesh Arayulla Parambath
Assistant Director IT Infrastructure and Security
DAMAC Properties
Mohammed Majid Hussain
IT Security Manager
Ali & Sons Holding LLC
Mohamed Al Hammadi
IT Security Manager
DP World
Santosh Pathak
IT Infrastructure and Security Manager
King’s College Hospital London
Shamma Bin Hammad
Senior Cybersecurity Assurance Analyst
Emirates
Marta de Zavala
CEO & Managing Partner
Cysuite
Eng. Dina AlSalamen
VP, Head of Cyber and Information Security
Bank ABC
Irene Corpuz
Co-Founder
Women in CyberSecurity Middle East
Talal AlBalas
CISO
ADQCC
Saeed M. AlShebli
Deputy Director of Digital Security
Ministry of Interior, UAE
Dr. Mohammad Khaled
VP Growth and Business Transformation
Reach Digital
Abhilash Radhadevi
CISO
OQ Trading
Eman Al Awadhi
CISO
Vice President – Network and Cyber Security
George Eapen
Group CIO
Petrofac
Zaheer Shaikh
CISO
Al Maryah Community Bank ·
Georges De Moura
VP & Group CISO
Edge
Mario Foster
Group CIO
Al Ghurair Group
Ankit Satsangi
Director
Beeah
May (Maytal) Brooks-Kempler
Founder
Helena
Dr. Bushra AlBlooshi
Founder
Dubai Cyber Innovation Park
Amina Abdulrahim
Executive Director of ICT and IT Security
American University of Sharjah
Dr.Hoda A.Alkhzaimi
Cochair of global future council for Cyber Security
World Economic forum
Rudy Shoushany
Founder
DxTalks
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