Hussain Al-Dawood: Cybersecurity Innovation Director at NEOM

 

Hussain Al-Dawood: Cybersecurity Innovation Director at NEOM

Hussain Al-Dawood has held the position of Cybersecurity Innovation Director at NEOM since December 2022. In this role, he leads a unit within the Chief Information Security Office, collaborating across various sectors and departments to implement cutting-edge processes and spearhead initiatives related to cyber experimentation, resiliency, and cognitive analytics. Al-Dawood plays a crucial role in shaping NEOM's global standing in the field of cybersecurity.

In 2021, Al-Dawood served as the Chief Information Security Officer at Arabian Drilling, where he established the cybersecurity department and pioneered a best-in-class strategy, setting industry benchmarks with innovative practices.

 

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From 2019 to 2021, he served as the Director of Cybersecurity at GulfNet Solutions Co. Ltd., offering consulting and advisory services. His adeptness in aligning security management strategy with business goals supported high-profile clients in meeting operational requirements. During this period, he also served as a lecturer at the University of Newcastle, Australia.

Al-Dawood's professional journey began in 2010 at Saudi Aramco, where he ascended the ranks as a cybersecurity professional. He managed substantial cybersecurity budgets and led the implementation of the corporate data protection program.

 

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Representing the Global Centre for Cybersecurity at the World Economic Forum, Al-Dawood chairs the Global Cybersecurity Forum Institute's Knowledge Community on Cognitive and Smart Cities. His involvement with the International Telecommunication Union in developing security standards showcases his global influence.

Educationally, Al-Dawood holds a bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Arizona, an MBA from Florida Atlantic University, and a doctorate in Cybersecurity and Information Systems from the University of Newcastle. He pursued executive education at Harvard University, focusing on cybersecurity leadership and risk management.

Professionally certified by leading organizations including the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, the Project Management Institute, the Professional Evaluation and Certification Board, the Computing Technology Industry Association, and the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants, Al-Dawood brings a wealth of expertise to the cybersecurity domain.

Source: https://www.arabnews.com/