Security and Risk Management WebSummit
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Regional Chief Information Security Officer, Standard Chartered Bank UAE
Dr. Erdal Ozkaya is a leading Cybersecurity Professional with business development, management, and Academic skills who focuses on securing the Cyber Space & sharing his real-life skills as a Security Advisor, Speaker, Lecturer, and Author.
Erdal is known to be passionate about reaching communities, creating cyber aware campaigns, leveraging new and innovative approaches and technologies to holistically address the information security and privacy needs for every person and organization in the world.
He is an award-winning technical expert & speaker: His recent awards are: Cyber Security Professional of the year MEA , Hall of Fame by CISO Magazine , Cybersecurity Influencer of the year (2019) ,Microsoft Circle of Excellence Platinum Club (2017), NATO Center of Excellence (2016) Security Professional of the year by MEA Channel Magazine (2015), Professional of the year Sydney (2014) and many speaker of the year awards in conferences.
He also holds Global Instructor of the year awards from EC Council & Microsoft. Erdal is also a part-time lecturer at Australian Charles Sturt University. Erdal has co-authored many cybersecurity books as well as security certification courseware and exams for different vendors.
Erdal has the following qualifications: Doctor of Philosophy in Cybersecurity, Master of Computing Research, Master of Information Systems Security, Bachelor of Information Technology, Microsoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft Certified Learning Consultant, ISO27001 Auditor & Implementer, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Ethical Instructor & Licensed Penetration Tester.
Director of Cyber Security , BNET- Bahrain Network
Cyber Security Strategist with 14 years of international experience in Cyber Security strategy development, data privacy, and CERT design and implementation.
As an Advisor to the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority in Bahrain, Abubakar has led the Cyber Security policy and strategy for the Telecom Sector. Abubakar has played a leading role in drafting the Telecom Data Privacy regulations and Telecom Cyber Security Regulation in Bahrain. In his current role, Abubakar is the Director of Cyber Security in a leading Telecom Operator in Bahrain. He is also an international speaker on Cyber Security, digital transformation and Data privacy. Abubakar is a part of board in ISACA Bahrain Chapter. He was also awarded IT person of the year while representing Bahrain in the Future IT summit 2018 held in Dubai.
Head of IT, Risk and Governance - Agoda Thailand
18+ years of leadership experience in Cyber & Information Security Covering Audit Compliance, Privacy Frameworks, Risk Management & establishing Security Operations. Has worked across multiple industries including Ecommerce, Energy Verticals, Software Product Development and Government institutions.
Executive Director Cyber Risk & Information Security, Sysinnova Infotech India
Dr. Lopa Mudraa Basuu has demonstrated her expertise in numerous security disciplines including but not limited to: Enterprise Security & Risk Governance Portfolio Management, Strategic Alignment of Technology with Business & Regulatory requirements, Cyber Defence Program Management, Privacy Program Management, Security Operations, and Third Party Risk Management. She has nearly two decades of reach and versatile experience with a proven performance record of delivering value as business enabler. Dr. Basuu is the Esteemed Member of EC Council Global Advisory Board, Cloud Security Alliance APAC Research Advisory Council, Member of Prestigious International Judging Panel For The IFSEC Global - Top Influencer Of Security 2020, Esteemed Jury Member for Women Leadership Influencer 2020 & Program Director of CISO Platform CISO Fellowship Program. She authors articles and is a regular speaker & panellist in the professional public domain on the same. She also mentors & guides the professionals.
She holds a master degree in Information Technology and Doctor of Excellence in Cyber Risk Management. She is a Certified Global CIO from ISB Hyderabad and holds required industry certifications - C|CISO, CRISC, CISM, CHFI, ECSA, CEH, DCPLA, DPO, LA ISO 27001, Certified SAFe 4 Practitioner & ITIL. She served industry majors in leading positions that include ? Global Head Cyber Security Risk Governance & Compliance, Nissan Motor Corporation; Global Director IT Risk Office, OCWEN Financial; Head & AVP Enterprise Security & Risk Governance, SLK Global; Manager IT Security & Quality, MetLife; Consultant Security Audit & Architecture, Infosys Technologies Ltd. .
Dr. Basuu's contributions to the security industry have resulted in numerous awards & recognition including: Featured on ET CISO Wall; Featured as Epic Women in Cyber; Global Top 20 Security Influencer 2020 on peer voting over CISO Platform; INDIA's Top IT SECURITY INFLUENCERS & COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTORS AWARD 2020, 2019 & 2018; Top Women in Cyber Security in INDIA 2019; CSO 100 AWARD 2019 & 2018; CISO MAG Award - InfoSec Leader Of The Year 2019; CIO Leader of The Year 2019; INFOSEC MAESTROS AWARD 2019, 2018 & 2014; Big CIO 50 Innovators Award 2019; CYBER SENTINEL AWARD 2018; IT WORLD CHANGE AGENT AWARD 2018, TOP 100 CISO AWARD 2015, 2014 & 2012; C|CISO OF THE YEAR 2015; GRC BEST IMPLEMENTATION AWARD 2014.
Head of Information Security King Abdullah University of Science and Technology KSA
I establish an enterprise security stance through policy, architecture, and training processes. Build relationships, actively influence in a diverse environment with conflicting interests, and interface with peers and leaders working within IT and KAUST. This is the highest information security position in my organization and is critical to managing significant and evolving risks to the organization’s operations.
Acting CISO, Medgulf The Mediterranean & Gulf Cooperative Insurance & Reinsurance Co. (S.J.S.C.) KSA
Acting Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in one of HealthCare Group then Moved As Acting CISO in Insurance sector Obtained number of certifications: C|NDA, L|PT, C|EH,E|CSA, CCIA, MCITP, Certified BlockChain Engineer ,ITIL Expert, PMP, Prince II, More than 21 years experiences in IT including 16 years in Information & Cyber Security
Director - Technology Risk and Cybersecurity Assurance A.F.Ferguson & Co. (PwC Pakistan)
Abdul Qadir is an experienced global technology and cybersecurity professional, trainer and keynote speaker and has led several local and international projects over 18 years of experience spanning end-to-end Digital Transformation, IT Operations and Project Management, Cyber security and Enterprise IT Risk assessments, GDPR, overarching IT reviews, IT Due diligence, Data Governance, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning, ERP Solutions Selection and Implementation Supervision, Data Governance and Analytics, IT Governance and IT Strategy development and emerging technologies such as big data analytics, robotics process automation etc. for several clients in the Financial Services, Energy, Manufacturing and Telecommunication arena. He has a proven track record in being able to present and influence at the board and C-suite level. He also have an exposure to work with colleagues in PwC Middle Eastern offices.
Abdul Qadir is Computer Systems Engineer (BE) by profession and also achieved his MBA from IoBM. He also achieved “Global Technology Leader” award and also attained many certifications and training such as CISA, PMP, CRISC, ISO 22301, ISO 27001-2, ISO 20000, COBIT and MCITP etc. Prior to joining PwC, Abdul Qadir was associated with Shell Group Pakistan Refinery heading their IT department having responsibility for ensuring the smooth running of whole IT and Digital Transformation.
His collaborative leadership is evidenced through speaking invitations to local and international IT and security conferences, universities and forums and has been interviewed by the multiple TV channels, blogs and publications. He has also conducted 1000+ hours of workshops and trainings attended by Senior Professionals from IT, Infosec, Internal Audit, Compliance and Risk Management.
Country Director Middle East, Pulse Secure
Passionate about everything sales and channel. Startup expert. 12 years of Quota Breaking sales and channel experience for companies like Cisco, Juniper, Brocade and Pulse Secure.
General Manager for Corporate Security, Omantel
"Abdullah is currently the General Manager for Corporate Security with Omantel, the leading provider of integrated telecommunication solutions in Oman. He is an experienced IT Director General, with strong competence across all aspects of IT including Strategy, Business Planning, Service Management & CyberSecurity.
In his earlier stint with ITA Oman, he was leading all IT Infrastructure initiatives as its Director General where he spent better part of his career.
As an accomplished speaker in Industry forums, he is well known across the Middle East region. He has acquired his Master's in Business Administration from the prestigious Bradford University & a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from California State University"
Global Head - Content and strategic Alliances
Anushree has over a decade's experience in content curation and strategic business relationship. She also has an extensive background in event management and relations. Prior to joining GEC Media Group, Anushree has handled key positions in Datamatix and few other companies in India. Her core strength are business content development, Relationship building, Event management and forging strategic alliances on regional and global level. In her current role, she is responsible for driving the content and group's strategic partnerships and alliances globally, covering key regions - META, SEA and the US.
Editor, GEC Media
Arun Shankar is a well experienced technology journalist and editor in the region. He is the Editor of Enterprise Channels MEA and Business Transformation brands published by GEC Media Group. As part of GEC Media Group, he continues to moderate webinars, round table discussions, and panel discussions.
Overall, Arun has been a high-level content writer and content provider, covering business, technology and financial industries. He has experience of managing online business based on high value content, social media engagement, integrated reader experience through text, images, videos. He is well experienced in content workflow models, online sales strategies, online business development, online pricing, online marketing outreach.
He has a wide base-line of working in the print publishing and print journalism business and has worked in multiple African, GCC countries, and India. He has experience in marketing communication, media relations, public relations, event management, point of sales. He is a graduate in physical sciences with post graduate diploma in advertising, and management of technology.
Arun has over twenty-five years of work experience, across multiple Middle East, Africa, and India in the area of digital content, journalism, business analysis, marketing communication, public relations, sales, account management, supplier management.