Ayman Alissa leads the cybersecurity practice at SBM, bringing over 17 years of extensive experience in the field. Throughout his career, he has successfully delivered more than 100 cybersecurity projects, providing clients with robust and innovative security platforms tailored to complex environments. Ayman possesses strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of security architecture and solution implementation. His expertise enables him to design and deploy effective cybersecurity solutions that align with client requirements and industry best practices.

Tarek Kuzbari is a seasoned leader with 18+ years of experience in the Technology Media and Telecommunications (TMT) sector, specializing in international market expansion, revenue growth, and P&L management. He has held senior roles at HUMAN, Cybereason, Bitdefender, Group-IB, SABA Software, and Kaspersky, managing $58m ARR across regions including MEA, APAC, and Eastern Europe. Tarek, an acknowledged industry influencer, has been listed among the top “30 under 30” by Gulf businesses and ACN’s “Top 25 Most Powerful Executives in the Middle East”. He also earned a spot in Network Middle East’s “Top Executives in the Security Industry in the Middle East”. He holds an MBA from London Business School and actively supports NGOs like Agastya International Foundation and the Grow Movement.

Abdulrahman Safwat serves as a solutions engineer at Cloudflare. He is an experienced IT professional with over eight years of experience in the cybersecurity industry. He started as a pre-sales consultant at a leading cybersecurity distributor, where he specialized in designing and presenting security solutions, providing technical support, and ensuring successful product deployments. In his current role, Abdulrahman architects and delivers advanced web security and performance solutions, in addition to Cloudflare’s zero trust and SASE products. He holds a wide range of specialized certifications and is dedicated to helping organizations navigate digital challenges.

Tariq Bader is a cybersecurity solutions architect at Cisco, with over 15 years of experience supporting organizations across the Middle East and Africa in securing users, applications, and critical infrastructure. He is widely regarded as a trusted advisor to CISOs and senior security leaders across both public and private sectors. Tariq possesses deep expertise in security architecture, network security, zero trust, identity security, security service edge (SSE), and extended detection and response (XDR). In his current role, he enables customers to adopt Cisco’s AI-driven security strategy — anchored in a unified, AI-native platform that leverages end-to-end telemetry to automate policy enforcement and significantly enhance threat detection and response capabilities. Tariq is a regular speaker at Cisco Live and other major cybersecurity events throughout the region.

Tarek Elsabaa serves as a senior systems engineer at Dell Technologies. He is an experienced IT professional and data protection specialist with more than 15 years of comprehensive experience in the field. Tarek covers Saudi Arabia and Egypt as a data protection and cyber-recovery solutions presales engineer. He helps Dell customers in their journey to IT transformation through modern and proven data protection strategies, resilient frameworks, and data protection and cyber-recovery solutions.

Khaled Abi Samra is a solutions engineer at BeyondTrust with over 11 years of experience in the cybersecurity field. He began his career in 2014 as a professional services engineer, helping customers implement a wide range of security solutions such as firewalls, email and web gateways, endpoint protection applications, and data loss prevention systems. In 2022, Khaled transitioned into a pre-sales engineering role, where he supported organizations in selecting cybersecurity solutions tailored to their unique needs. In his current role at BeyondTrust, he focuses on helping customers secure identities and manage privileged access to reduce risk and strengthen their overall security posture.

Shabir Bhat serves as the regional director for the Middle East, India, and Africa at Checkmarx. He boasts 15+ years of expertise as a cybersecurity evangelist. Recognized for his dynamic speaking and thought leadership, he engages with enterprises and government bodies, sharing profound insights on application security trends, best practices, and emerging technologies. His commitment extends beyond his role at Checkmarx as he passionately promotes awareness and education in the ever-evolving field of application security.

Ezzeldin is a technology leader with over 27 years of experience, specializing in Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity. Currently serving as a Solutions Engineering Senior Director at SentinelOne, he has been a driving force in advocating for the adoption of cloud services in the META region. Ezzeldin’s deep industry knowledge and expertise have enabled him to guide numerous customers through successful digital transformation journeys. Ezzeldin holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, an MBA in Management, and executive leadership certifications from Cornell University, Notre Dame University, and INSEAD, highlighting his commitment to excellence in both academia and professional practice.

Gary has over 30 years’ experience in technology delivery, project management and sales and is passionate about delivering real business value through innovative technology. Gary has gained a unique view of the Application development life cycles of major corporations and how data can be both an accelerator and an inhibitor to innovation.

Hani George is a Cybersecurity Expert at Mimecast, where his job is to bridge the gap between customers’ business requirements and the technical capabilities of Mimecast. His extensive technical prowess is one reason he hass prospered in his role, quickly addressing pain points and achieving ROI. His hands-on approach — from the meeting room to onboarding — also helps enable a seamless transition from prior systems to new ones, without compromising security and continuity. Before joining Mimecast, he worked as a computer engineer and, later, as a senior IT consultant specializing in Microsoft products like Exchange. Following that, he served as an IT manager at one of Dubai’s largest security companies, dnata.

Majid Bin Sawad serves as cybersecurity director at MODON. He is a seasoned industry executive with over 20 years of experience in IT and 15+ years in cybersecurity, leading strategic initiatives across sectors. He has a proven track record of applying AI-driven technologies to enhance security, optimize operations, and support digital transformation.

Nasser AlGhamdi serves as chief information security officer at the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. He is an executive expert with over a decade of experience in cybersecurity and digitization. He excels at crafting proactive strategies that mitigate risk, drive sustainable growth, and align cybersecurity imperatives with overarching business objectives and the rollout of advanced cybersecurity measures. Nasser’s leadership has been marked by the successful orchestration of large-scale programs, the seamless integration of cutting-edge security architectures, and the championing of a security-first culture. Renowned for fostering organizational resilience, enhancing governance, and maintaining business continuity, he remains at the forefront of digital innovation — protecting critical assets and shaping a secure future for enterprises and industry.

Salem Alammari currently serves as cybersecurity director at ARDARA, a Public Investment Fund company, where he leads strategic cybersecurity initiatives aligned with national and enterprise priorities. He is a seasoned executive with over 23 years of experience in the field of cybersecurity. Salem specializes in establishing and operating cybersecurity departments and has successfully designed and implemented comprehensive security strategies across major organizations. His leadership experience includes key roles at entities such as SABIC and Aramco, with a strong focus on cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management. With a career dedicated to building secure, resilient digital environments, Salem is known for enabling business continuity and digital trust through effective cybersecurity leadership.

Abdulaziz Alruwieshed is an experienced director of digital transformation and cybersecurity audits. He leads enterprise-wide initiatives focused on strengthening governance, enhancing operational resilience, and enabling secure innovation. With a background in business and computer science, he combines technical expertise with strategic leadership to address today’s complex risk landscape. Abdulaziz has been instrumental in integrating cybersecurity into internal audit functions, emphasizing proactive risk identification, continuous monitoring, and the adoption of emerging technologies such as AI and automation to support informed decision-making. His work bridges the gap between compliance and innovation — ensuring that transformation efforts are not only efficient but secure and sustainable. Recognized for his thought leadership and ability to drive change across complex environments, Abdulaziz continues to contribute to the advancement of cybersecurity and internal audit through strategic advisory, cross-functional collaboration, and professional engagement.