Naif AlAskari CISO

I am a cybersecurity executive with 15+ years of experience leading security transformations in regulated environments. I focus on turning regulatory pressure into structured, measurable outcomes for the business, balancing protection, compliance, and growth.My work spans national and sectoral frameworks such as ECC, CCC, PDPL, SAMA, and HIPAA, treated as tools to prioritize risk rather than simple checklists. I build and execute cybersecurity roadmaps that align budgets with risk appetite, business strategy, and operational reality. This includes establishing and uplifting SOC capabilities to Tier 3 maturity, achieving Class C certification, and integrating security into enterprise cloud, OT and ICS, and SaaS environments.I work closely with executive leadership to translate complex security topics into clear decisions. I quantify exposure, define realistic target states, and sequence initiatives that reduce risk while supporting digital transformation. Colleagues rely on me to bridge technical teams, regulators, and the board.Whether the challenge involves data privacy, critical infrastructure resilience, or cloud expansion, my focus is consistent: protect what matters most, maintain trust with stakeholders, and keep the organization ready for the next wave of threats and opportunities.