Dr. Syed Ali

Director - Cybersecurity & IT Governance

With over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT governance, and digital transformation, Dr. Syed Mahsud Ali is a seasoned expert dedicated to securing enterprises and optimizing IT operations. Holding prestigious certifications including CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CIPP, CCSP, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, he brings a deep understanding of risk management, compliance, and cutting-edge security frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, and ISO 27001.

Dr. Ali has successfully led 65+ cybersecurity and cloud transformation projects, delivering measurable results such as 120% ROI, 63% IT cost savings, and 68% reduction in data center expenses through strategic cloud migrations (AWS, Azure). His expertise extends to privacy management, enterprise security strategy, and governance frameworks, ensuring organizations are resilient against evolving threats.

As the creator of the proprietary Excellence of Things (EoT) framework, a copyrighted model for digital transformation, Dr. Ali has been recognized as a thought leader, including being named a "Distinguished Speaker" at the PropTech Middle East Summit. His advisory roles as CISO and IT Governance leader have helped global clients across government, military, and private sectors strengthen their cybersecurity posture while aligning IT investments with business objectives.

His Key Focus Areas are:

• Cybersecurity Strategy & Risk Management

• IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

• Cloud Security & Architecture (AWS, Azure)

• Privacy & Data Protection Frameworks

• Digital Transformation & Enterprise Security