Farrukh Haroon -

Farrukh Haroon is a seasoned cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of experience in technology consulting. Currently serving as the Director and MENA Cyber Managed Services Lead at EY, they leverage advanced AI capabilities to enhance cybersecurity offerings. Previously, as an Associate Partner at IBM, Farrukh led the KSA Security Services Practice and established a Security Operations Center in Riyadh, significantly contributing to over $100 million in security services revenue. Their past roles include managerial positions in IT security and infrastructure at Atheeb Telecom and senior engineering roles focused on network and security solutions. Farrukh holds notable certifications including CISSP and CISA, and has authored a book on CCIE Security.