In this exclusive interview, we speak with Ahmed Nabil Mahmoud, Head of Information Security Engineering at a leading UAE bank, to explore how cybersecurity strategy is being reshaped by emerging threats, evolving regulations, and rapid digital transformation across financial services. Key topics covered:
- How modern CISOs build true cyber resilience—not just regulatory compliance.
- The dashboards, KPIs, and resilience metrics that matter beyond checklist security.
- Preparing security teams and partners for AI-driven exploits, ransomware evolution, and the unknowns of 2026 and beyond.
- The leadership mindset required to protect banks in an era of real-time financial services.
With cyberattacks on the rise and AI amplifying both risks and defensive capabilities, Ahmed shares practical insights from inside one of the region’s most forward-thinking banking environments. If you’re a CISO, cybersecurity professional, or part of the BFSI technology ecosystem, this conversation is packed with strategic guidance and real-world learnings.
