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 Security | 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 Infrastructure |
| 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 Yamarpu | 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 |
