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GISEC CYBER EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2024

This year, GISEC GLOBAL is partnering with United Cybersecurity Alliance to highlight the brightest stars in cybersecurity in the Middle East. This program aims to bring attention to the exceptional talent in the Middle East. It is designed to inspire, encourage, and highlight the hard work that cybersecurity professionals are doing every day to keep us safe and secure in our digital landscape.

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GISEC Special Awards Personality of the Year 2024

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti
Head of Cyber Security,
United Arab Emirates Government

GISEC Hacker of the Year 2024

Alina T., Ethical
Hacker,
Singapore

GISEC Entrepreneur of the Year 2024

Muhammad Shahmeer
Founder CEO,
Younite, Veiliux, Authiun,
Pakistan

GISEC Cybersecurity Woman of the Arab World 2024

Dr. Reem AlShammari
Cyber Security and Technology Thought Leader
Energy Sector
Kuwait

GISEC Jury Choice Award 2024

Abeer Khedr
Group Head - Cybersecurity,
National Bank of Egypt

GISEC CISO of the Year 2024

Basim AlRuwaii
CISO
Saudi Aramco

GISEC Educator of the Year 2024

Dr. Eman El-Sheikh
Associate Vice President UWF Center for Cybersecurity
USA

PANEL OF JUDGES

Ahmed Al Zarouni

A seasoned industry veteran at the helm of the cybersecurity division within the UAE's fastest-growing and forward-thinking investment firm

Ahmed Al Zarouni

Head of IT,
Investment Corporation of Dubai

UAE

Basma Ahmadush

Top 20 in the “Cybersecurity Women of the World Edition” for the year 2023.

Basma Ahmadush

Co-founder,
Women in Cyber Security Middle East

Chuck Brooks

Multi-award winning, cybersecurity influencer, globally recognized thought leader & cybersecurity evangelist

Chuck Brooks

Globally recognized thought leader and evangelist for Cybersecurity,

United States of America

Col Francel P Taborlupa

Spokesperson

Col Francel P Taborlupa

Spokesperson,
Armed Forces of the Philippines

Philippines

Celia Mantshiyane

Top 50 Cybersecurity Women in Africa at the helm of security for the largest mobile network operator in Africa

Celia Mantshiyane

Chief Information Security Officer,
MTN South Africa

South Africa

Shannon Noonan

Known for her leadership in implementing control frameworks such as SOC 1 & 2, IRAP, FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001 & 270018, ensuring organizations meet regulatory compliance standards.

Shannon Noonan

CEO and Founder,
HiNoon Consulting

Sophie de Ferranti

Advises C-suite executives and board members on their organization’s cyber risk strategy and builds world-class security teams for her clients.

Sophie de Ferranti

Partner,
Firm’s Data, Digital and Technology Leaders Practice

Khalid Baker

Khalid Baker

Hardware Security Section Head,
Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC)

Kimberly Owen

Kimberly Owen

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO),
California Earthquake Authority

Stéphane Nappo

Global CISO of the world's largest manufacturer of kitchenware

Stéphane Nappo

VP Cybersecurity Director & Global CISO,
Groupe SEB

France

The GISEC Cybersecurity Excellence Awards 2024 is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of the tireless efforts of cybersecurity professionals. It’s a platform to recognize their contributions and a stepping stone to inspire future generations to join this crucial field. As we navigate through an increasingly digital world, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated, and the professionals working in this field are our first line of defense.

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