Illyas Kooliyankal Idc,Cnme, Isaca, Ec Council, Mesa Ciso Awards Email and Phone Number
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Illyas Kooliyankal Idc,Cnme, Isaca, Ec Council, Mesa Ciso Awards's Location
Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
About Illyas Kooliyankal Idc,Cnme, Isaca, Ec Council, Mesa Ciso Awards
Leader, Innovator, Founder and Chief Executive who successfully established and operated one of the fastest growing Cybersecurity company in the region. The executor of many successful and effective Information & Cyber Security Transformation Programs for banks and other institutions.28+ years of Experience in Banking and Telecom sectors.A mentor who groomed professionals from various backgrounds to cyber security with innovative approaches. A career guide for many professionals in the region. Advisor - Gartner Security & Risk SummitAdvisor - Kerala Police CyberSecurity Conference c0c0nESafe Child Protection Award 2023CNME Middle East CISO of the Year 2021 ❤️IDC Middle East CISO Of the Year Award Winner 2020Global CISO Award Runner-Up (EC Council, USA) ISACA - CISO of the Year (Middle East) Award CIO of the Year Runner-Up -CIO ConnectComputer News Middle East (CNME) - CISO Award 2018MESA CISO 2016, 2017 & 2018, 2019 AwardChairman - Bank’s Information Security Steering CommitteeMember - UAE Bank Federation Information Security CommitteeAdvisory Board Member - Emirates Safer Internet Society (E-Safe)Member - Core Advisory Committee - Kerala Police Cyber Security Conference (c0c0n)Jury Member & Keynote Speaker - EC Council/CISO Mag Middle East CISO Award Jury Member - Forrester Award for Cyber Security & TechnologyBoard Member of EC-Council's CISO ProgramMember/Coordinator of Business Strategy CommitteesSet up and Manage Information Security Executive Committees for the banks. Outstanding communicator to the Board of Directors and Executive Management, conveying complex security topics in simple business & risk centric languageEffective and innovative approaches to identify, classify, label, and protect business-sensitive information from potential leakages.Proven ability to lead complex projects and programs to adhere to regulatory requirements like ADSIC, NESA, PCI DSS, SWIFT CSP, etc, for Banks and Stock Exchanges.Well-received speaker with innovative thoughts delivered keynote speeches at various International Conferences -GITEX Dubai, GISEC 2021, Swift Forum, Secure Dubai by ISC2, CISO Summit USA, CIO Event UK, CIO Show Singapore, Secure Asia-Malaysia, E-Crime Congress, IT GRC, CISO Summit, c0c0n, CISO Summit by EC Council, etc.Thought-provoking writer on cyber security with many articles published in various magazines.Crystal Award from Emirates Airlines and ISACA, World Malayalee Excellence Award, Kerala Engineers Outstanding Achiever Award, and Outstanding Employee of the organization for most of my career.
Illyas Kooliyankal Idc,Cnme, Isaca, Ec Council, Mesa Ciso Awards's Current Company Details
Cybershelter
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Founder, Chief Security Advisor and Group CEO
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Website:
- cybershelter.com
- Employees:
- 33
Illyas Kooliyankal Idc,Cnme, Isaca, Ec Council, Mesa Ciso Awards Work Experience Details
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Founder, Chief Security Advisor And Group CeoCybershelterAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Board Member - Industrial AdvisoryAmerican International University, Kuwait Aug 2022 - PresentEast Of Naseem, KwCybersecurity Industrial Advisory Board Member -
FounderThe Ciso Factory Jun 2021 - PresentFREE CISO Mentorship Program for First Time CISOs, and those who are in the path to become a CISO with the right guidance!Handhold Guidance and a focused sessions, content and dedicated training for those who dream to be a successful CISO and protect organizations!Those CISO who still misses the edge or tricks in the job, our group will fill the gap and refine your skills in the right places and in the right practical ways through a well planned holistic approach! We help to produce some of the best future CISOs with the help of most influential and practical, hands on CISOs and security leaders! The products come out of “The CISO Factory” will be of top quality! All of this as a community service and as part of CyberShelter CSR Activities! -
Founder, Chief Security Advisor & Group CeoCybershelter Feb 2023 - PresentDubai, AeCybershelter was founded by Illyas Kooliyankal, the Former Group CISO of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, who has been working in the Cybersecurity field for the past 28+ years, with solid experience in setting up the full Cybersecurity capability for Etisalat, ADX and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank. In his last stint, He successfully managed US$ 40 Million, 35+ initiatives Cybersecurity Transformation Program as the first CISO of the bank to improve the maturity from 1 to 3.5 (On a scale of 5) within three years. Some of the major initiatives in the transformation program covered the building of a Cutting Edge Cyber Defense Center (SOC), Executive Dash Board, Data Security enhancement with Data classification and Data Leakage prevention, Access security revamping, Continuous penetration testing, vulnerability lifecycle, and a threat intelligence program. 🌟 Establishing and Operating Next Generation Cybersecurity group of companies🌟 Ensure the best customer experience at all stages of cybersecurity service and solution delivery and support🌟 Developing Business Strategy, covering Marketing, HR, Financial and Risk Management Plans🌟 Build a resilient and scalable operating model for the group🌟 Support the team of experts in designing and developing effective and customized solutions and services to the targeted industry and customers🌟 Engage with Partners, Customers and other stakeholders for the successful growth of the business🌟 Bring Innovative and creative solutions and services to the industry to address customer pain points🌟 Ensure professional and customer friendly approaches and services 🌟 Expand the company at a global level through merger, acquisition and joint ventures on top of the solo presence establishment 🌟 Build subsidiaries and group companies to focus on various cybersecurity stream of business including in-house development of innovative, pathbreaking products and solutions for the industry
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Writer/PoetAkakkazcha Sep 2015 - PresentWriter in English and MalayalamPublished many cybersecurity Articles in magazinesPublished Malayalam Book - Poem - Akakazcha
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FounderGlobal Cybersecurity Career Platform (Gcscp) Sep 2017 - PresentNon-Profit Group for career development, Guidance, mentoring and Job opportunities in Information Security, Cybersecurity and related domains! We exchange knowledge, information, support, guidance, encouragement, mentorship, training and workshops! Bi Weekly, Practical oriented workshops and training son very relevant topics is one of the great attractions!No politics, no posts about sensitive subjects including anything related to any organizations or countries. No religious posts, no good morning/goodnight messages, no birthday wishes, avoid festival wishes, no marketing/ads, no posting of organization internal/confidential/secret information, no misuse of contacts, no direct messaging to members if you don’t know them before. No product/vendor comparison, promotion or degrading in the group. Queries about solutions or vendors can be posted for one-to-one discussions outside the group, if both parties are agreeing. You can share your or other members achievements, awards, special talents related to infosec, books, articles written, and any other credentials (reasonable and sensible occasions - can’t be a continuous self promotion platform also) . You can post job opportunities, job enquiries, mentorship enquiries, trainee opportunities requests etc.###Any Cybersecurity professional wants to be a member of the group, please message me or send email to info@cybershelter.com####
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Member Of Bci (Mbci)Business Continuity Institute Jun 2011 - PresentReading, England, GbElected Membership to the World leader in Business Continuity, based on experience and academic success. BS 25999/ISO 22301 Standard is mostly based on Good Practice Guidelines from BCI.Non Profitable Organization. -
Well Reputed Public SpeakerCyber Security & National Security, Information Security, It Governance & Business Continuity Jan 2005 - PresentWell received and communicative professional speaker on a wide variety of subjects, including Information Security, National Security, and IT Governance etc.✨ 4th Annual SecureAsia Conference -Marcus Evans, Malaysia "Data Leakage Prevention"✨ E- Crime Congress 2009, - AKJ Associates, London "Data Leakage Prevention"✨ E-Crime Congress 2010, - AKJ Associates, London "E- Crime Prevention and Preparedness"✨ IT GRC Forum 2010, - Liquid Nexus, London "Information Classification and Protection"✨ 3rd Annual Development & Infrastructure summit, organized by IQPC "Security of National Critical Infrastructure and SCADA Systems"✨ Data Management Conference 2010 -Marcus Evans Topic: Data Leakage Prevention✨ 4th Annual National Security Summit, - IQPC at Abu Dhabi Topic: Cyber Security for National Security✨ IT for Government -Fleming Gulf Topic: Information Security for Government✨ Counter Terror Arabia -Clarion Event"Cyber Security for National Security"✨ Best Practice Sessions for Abu Dhabi Government entities 1. Data Leakage Prevention 2.ADSIC Information Security Standard(Abu Dhabi Government) & ISO 27001✨ Cloud Confex - GITEX, Dubai ✨ CIO Event, Celtic Manor, NSW, UK✨ CIO Show, Singapore✨ Co Chair and speaker at EC COUNCIL's CISO EXECUTIVE SUMMIT 2011 Las Vegas, USA✨ CISO Summit, Abu Dhabi✨ SecureDubai, by ISC2 Topic: Digital Forensics✨ Digital Security Summit, RiyadhChairman - Cloud Security✨ Gulf International Cyber Security Symposium , by Dubai E- Government, Abu Dhabi Chamber etc.✨ GITEX 2014✨ Global CISO Forum, USA 2014✨ Demystifying Cyber Warfare - c0c0n, Kerala Police, India - August 2016✨ Threat Intelligence & Threat Hunting - c0c0n, Kerala Police, India - August 2017
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Cybersecurity AdvisorObsidian Security Apr 2023 - Dec 2023Newport Beach, California, UsCybersecurity Advisor to the SaaS security company -
Board Advisor - CybersecurityData Template Jan 2023 - Dec 2023Bangalore, Karnataka, InStrategic Advisor - Cybersecurity -
Guest Lecturer On CybersecurityIndian Institute Of Technology (Iit), Madras (Through Intellipaat) Jan 2023 - Nov 2023Cybersecurity Lectures
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Executive Committee Member - Ubf Information Security CommitteeUae Banks Federation Dec 2016 - Jan 2023Abu Dhabi, AeKey Executive Member of UAE Bank Federation’s (UBF) Cyber & Information Security Committee. Spearheading the Information Security transformation in UAE Financial Sector in alignment with the able leadership of the UBF and UAE Central Bank -
Board Risk Committee MemberSaudi Finance | السعودية للتمويل Jan 2021 - Dec 2022Riyadh, Central, SaCybersecurity Advisory Strategic RoadmapOversight and Review of Cybersecurity posture -
Group Chief Information Security Officer (Global Head Of Cybersecurity & Privacy)Adib - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Oct 2016 - Dec 2022Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Ae🌟 Successfully Defended targeted cyber-attacks and many other attempts through proactive controls, effective threat intelligence, monitoring & response. 🌟 From a position of no visibility or controls, eliminated the business impacting data leakage incidents and associated frauds in the bank.🌟 Rolled out a five year, dynamic cybersecurity strategy with people, process and technology, aligned with the business objectives and information security risks. 🌟 Successfully executed a robust 3 year cybersecurity transformation program with 35 key initiatives🌟 Established the Group Information Security Department with 45+ resources in alignment with strategic objectives and industry benchmarks.🌟 Formulated a business-friendly, security assuring, risk appetite for the bank, to support the digital transformation in the bank🌟 Established new Information security key functions for the bank - Strategy & Risk Management, Information Security Engineering, Information Security Services & assurance, Cyber Defense Center and IS Program Management.🌟 Established 4 High-Level Key Risk Indicators with tactical and operational indicators to measure, monitor and communicate the information security risks and posture to various stakeholders including the Board of Directors.🌟 Created a very popular and effective cybersecurity awareness brand by the name “HIMAYA” (Protection)🌟 Successfully complied with PCI DSS, Central Bank-NESA (27% in 2017 to 97% in 2019), SWIFT CSP, ATM Security, Digital Channel security, and GDPR.🌟 Established DevSecOps with the related process, technology to ensure dynamic and agile security controls as part of the digital transformation initiatives. 🌟 Regularly and effectively engaged with the Board of Directors on Cyber Security strategy, policies, budget approvals, headcount, risks, incidents and updates. -
Founder Board MemberMiddle East Ciso Council -Istaari Global Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
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Advisory Board Member - Security & Risk SummitGartner Jun 2020 - Aug 2022Stamford, Ct, UsAdvisor to Gartner on the Security & Risk Summit Agenda, topics, theme, tracks, key messages and trends -
Advisory Board MemberEmirates Safer Internet (Esafe) Society Sep 2018 - Aug 2022 -
Board Member & Vice President(Isc)² Uae Chapter May 2017 - Jan 2018Dubai, Dubai, Ae -
Role - Acting Chief Information Officer (Cio)Adss May 2013 - Oct 2016Abu Dhabi, AeIn addition to CISO role, On an interim basis, globally heading the IT Infrastructure, Network, Systems, Support functions of the firm. The role helped me to ensure that the right security are built-into the IT infrastructure and team, by enforcing security policies as part of the processes and systems.Some of the key achievements in this role areCompletely revamped the IT Department and services, with IT Governance and Service Management, by designing, adopting, and implementing ITIL framework & COBITSpearhead the design and successful implementation of more than 10 global sites/data centers to support the aggressive global expansion of the investment bankDesigned and implemented web presence for the firm, that facilitates online trading, funding, and marketing activities. More than 10 web portals has been supported with highly reliable, fast, secure infrastructure and servicesLead the team to plan, design, and implement web scalar solution with software data centre technologies for server and desktop infrastructureSpearhead the desktop virtualisation project, with thin clients and thin PCs, on Nutanix web scalar architectureLead the team to design and implement high speed, low latency, highly secure online financial trading platforms for the global brokerage and trading activities. Locations of the platforms include, London, New York and Tokyo.Lead the automation of ITIL processes, and IT service provisioning through centralized service desk function.Managing a team compromises of more than 12 talented IT professionals, on a global, multinational, multicultural domain. The team size is increasing now to be more than 16 soon.Spearhead the team to build backup, DR, and IT service continuity services/solutions to handle disaster scenarios.Spearhead the planning, selection, designing of global MPLS network between 14 sites of the company which includes, US, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Abu Dhabi etc. The implementation is now ongoing. -
Director - Head Of Information Security (Global Chief Information Security Officer)Adss Jun 2012 - Oct 2016Abu Dhabi, AeSuccessfully designed and executed Information Security Transformation Program for the Global Financial entity, its parent holding company and other associated critical initiatives.• Spearhead the Global Initiatives in Information Security, Infrastructure and IT Governance for the fastest growing financial entity in the world to move to “Operational Excellence” Phase in record time from a “Blissful Ignorance” Stage.• Develop and Implement Information Security Strategy in alignment with business vision and goals and advise the executive management accordingly.• Demonstrated and reinvented security to be a business enabler instead of a road blocker. Delivered operational and business friendly solutions for the company and its employees by ensuring security of systems and information• ISO 27001 & PCI DSS in the shortest possible time frame (<1 year) with out any external assistance • Produced Highly effective and practically successful data classification and data leakage prevention processes and technology• Designed and implemented well received and successful information security awareness consists of technology, process, and people• Revamped the IT Service/Governance to bring it up to be at the best maturity level (CMMI 4-5)• Successfully enhanced the information security posture of the organization to top tier financial organization in the world in record time.• Revamped and Standardized the IT services across d(New York, Paris, London, Singapore and Hong Kong) based on best practices, including ITIL, COBIT etc.• Ensuring Security of Online based trading, other business activities, Cloud-based Services.• Responsible for timely identification, collection, correlation, and dissemination of Cyber Threat Intelligence • Designed and Developed Information Security Policy Framework, information security risk management• Oversee the investigation of security breaches and assist with follow-up requirements where necessary.
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Ciso (Chief Information Security Officer) Summit Board MemberEc Council, Usa Feb 2012 - Sep 2016Albuquerque, New Mexico, UsThe board is formed by EC Council to drive Information Assurance function across the worldEC Council carefully selected Industry leaders with indepth knowledge and experience in developing and executing organizational information security management policy and strategy As part of developing the profession and defining the skills and expertise, CISO Summits are being conducted, which will be driven by the inputs/advice of the board members. -
Ciso (Chief Information Security Officer/It Sec Ofcr)Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Apr 2007 - May 2012AeIn the role of Chief Information Security Officer, Managed Information Security and Business Continuity Key Specialities:1. Implemented cutting edge technology for Information Classification and control with Data Leakage Prevention solution2. Built a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan for the organization3. Spearhead the alignment of Information Security with ISO 27001 requirement which helped to meet Government's mandatory requirements 4. Well coordinated Information Security Awraeness Program is rolled out to improve the effectiveness of people element in security5. Able to implement a Successul and Practically efficient ITIL process for IT Service Management.6. Integrated ISO 27001, ITIL , and COBIT to make IT and Information Security a business enablerExperience/Responsbilities:• Develop, Implement & Maintain the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and • Develop, Implement & Maintain the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)• Aligning Information Security activities with Government standard/requirements• Identifies protection goals and objectives in alignment with corporate strategic plan• Develop and maintain information security & IT strategy• Overseas and guide Security Operations.• Risk Management• ITIL and COBIT Implementation• Global security policy and policy framework, guidelines, and procedures • Security Metrics to monitor the effectiveness and to improve productivity• Deals with law enforcement and other government agencies on information security• Investigation of security breaches and assists with disciplinary and legal matters. • Information Security Awareness Program• Reviews, recommends, implements and test security plans, products and practices.• Incident Management • Identifies, tests, and monitors key security controls within business and technical processes • Internal & External Auditing and Penetration tests -
Head - Infrastructure & Information Security/Itoe/Nw OfficerEtisalat May 2000 - Apr 2007Abu Dhabi, AeWorked in different roles including the role of CISO & Head of IT Infrastructure & Governance• Manage Network, Systems & Information Security Team• ISO 27001 project management and Certification• IT & Information Security Risk Management• IT and Security Auditing and Pen Test.• Security strategy, policies and procedures • Planning /Designing Network & Security Infrastructure • Systems Security - Windows & UNIX (Sun Solaris). Manage the design, deployment, maintenance of IT Infrastructure • Investigation, Monitoring, and Review • Security Awareness Program• Security products and solutions - RFP, evaluation• IT & Security Project Management• BCP & DRP• Leadership, direction and support to the team in planning and implementing new devices and systems, upgrades and enhancements to existing hardware devices (Cisco Routers, IDS Sensors, PIX Firewalls, Symantec Firewalls, Net Cache, Nortel VPN Concentrators, Servers (HP, IBM, DELL, SUN) and application systems like Anti Virus (Trend Micro), Mail sweeper, Secure IIS, ISS Security suite, Web Washer, Legato Backup Solution etc.• Technical Documentation -
Internet SupportEtisalat Dec 1996 - May 2000Abu Dhabi, AeSpearheaded the establishment and operation of Internet support activities of the ISP, during the early stage of the Internet revolution.
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Gis TechnicianThe Centre For Gis - State Of Qatar May 1995 - Dec 1996GIS System administration
Illyas Kooliyankal Idc,Cnme, Isaca, Ec Council, Mesa Ciso Awards Skills
Firewalls
Project Management Based On Pmi Framework
Data Leakage Prevention Solution
Information Security
Cisoc Network And Security Equipment
Public Speaking
Leadership And Management
As 400 Etc
Implementation And Maintenance
Windows
Cobit
Itil Framework V2 And V3
Iso 27001 Implementation And Auditing
Symantec Norton
Network And Security Planning
Troubleshooting
Ipsec
Mcafee
Implementation And Maintanance
Penetration Testing
Ips
Ibm Unix
Bs25999 For Business Continuity
Mind Maps
Legal And Regulatory Understanding And Compliance Requirements
Network And System Monitoring Solution
Openings
It And Information Security Strategy
Legato Backup
Monitoring Etc
Technical Documentation
Information Security Awareness Content Creation And Presentation
Kaspersky Anti Virus Solutions
Sophos
It Auditing
Centralized Logging
Risk Management
Trend Micro
Computer Forensic Investigation
Network Security
Single Sign On Solution Using Ca Unicentre
Change Management
Good Out Of The Box Ideas And Initiatives
Cyber Security For National Security
Disaster Recovery
Ssh
Police
Information Security Management
Sun Solaris
Presentation/public Speaking
Abu Dhabi Government Information Security Standard
Business Strategy
Vpn
Design
Proactive And Creative Thinking
Penetration Testing And Vulnerability Assessment
It Governance
It Security
Vulnerability Assessment
Troubleshooting And Problem Solving
Security
Web And Main Content Filtering
Public Key Encryption And Vpn
Backup
Cyber Warfare
Vendor Management And Liasoning
Anti Virus
Business Continuity Management
Dual Factor Authentication
Illyas Kooliyankal Idc,Cnme, Isaca, Ec Council, Mesa Ciso Awards Education Details
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London Business SchoolEntrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies -
UniversityElectronics & Communication Engineering
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Government Engineering CollegeElectronics & Communication Engineering
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Nehru CollegeMaths & Science
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Durga Higher SecondarySslc
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Annamalai UniversityFinancial Management
Frequently Asked Questions about Illyas Kooliyankal Idc,Cnme, Isaca, Ec Council, Mesa Ciso Awards
What company does Illyas Kooliyankal Idc,Cnme, Isaca, Ec Council, Mesa Ciso Awards work for?
Illyas Kooliyankal Idc,Cnme, Isaca, Ec Council, Mesa Ciso Awards works for Cybershelter
What is Illyas Kooliyankal Idc,Cnme, Isaca, Ec Council, Mesa Ciso Awards's role at the current company?
Illyas Kooliyankal Idc,Cnme, Isaca, Ec Council, Mesa Ciso Awards's current role is Founder, Chief Security Advisor and Group CEO.
What schools did Illyas Kooliyankal Idc,Cnme, Isaca, Ec Council, Mesa Ciso Awards attend?
Illyas Kooliyankal Idc,Cnme, Isaca, Ec Council, Mesa Ciso Awards attended London Business School, University, Government Engineering College, Nehru College, Durga Higher Secondary, Annamalai University.
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Illyas Kooliyankal Idc,Cnme, Isaca, Ec Council, Mesa Ciso Awards has interest in Information Leakage Prevention, Strategy And Policy Development, Investigation And Forensic, Security Auditing, Information Security Management System, Business Continuity Management.
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Illyas Kooliyankal Idc,Cnme, Isaca, Ec Council, Mesa Ciso Awards has skills like Firewalls, Project Management Based On Pmi Framework, Data Leakage Prevention Solution, Information Security, Cisoc Network And Security Equipment, Public Speaking, Leadership And Management, As 400 Etc, Implementation And Maintenance, Windows, Cobit, Itil Framework V2 And V3.
Who are Illyas Kooliyankal Idc,Cnme, Isaca, Ec Council, Mesa Ciso Awards's colleagues?
Illyas Kooliyankal Idc,Cnme, Isaca, Ec Council, Mesa Ciso Awards's colleagues are Afeedha Pm, Nadimur Rahman, Cyber Shelter, Mohammed Meeran Shaikh, Sinan Abdulla, Aafreen Felza Faris, Shaziya Mahamood.
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