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Zaher El Ali

Head of Information Security, Allianz Nextcare
Experienced information security professional with a strong background in cybersecurity, risk management, security operations, and application security. With a degree in Computer Science and a background as a software developer, I have extensive experience in application security, enabling me to bridge the gap between development and security. Throughout my career, I’ve led initiatives to protect digital assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen security strategies across various industries. My expertise includes secure coding practices, risk assessments, incident response, security operations, and implementing robust application security frameworks to safeguard organizations against evolving threats. With a hands-on approach to securing infrastructure and optimizing security processes, I collaborate closely with developers and cross-functional teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle. My focus is always on staying ahead of emerging threats and technologies, ensuring security measures align with business objectives while maintaining resilience and efficiency.
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

1 UAE Agenda 2025

CISO leadership panel: The boardroom conversation – communicating risk to executives

Discussion points:

  • Translating cybersecurity risks into business impact
  • Justifying cybersecurity investments
  • Metrics & KPIs that matter to the board
Moderator:
Jeevan Badigari | Head of Cybersecurity | ARADA Group
Panelist:
Iltenir JUNIOR | Founder & Chairman | CISO Forum Brazil
Zaher Ali | Head of Information Security | Nextcare Claims Management LLC
Ilias Spyridon Efthymiopoulos | Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | Instashop