Bala A.

Bala A. is an Information Security and Cybersecurity Leader with over 15 years of experience specializing in security operations, governance, and risk management. Currently serving as a Principal Security Analyst at OpenText, they focus on maturing the Security Operations Center (SOC) and implementing AI-driven detection strategies to enhance threat defense. Previously, Bala held leadership roles in various organizations, including Director of Information Security at Buyerlink, where they successfully managed enterprise-wide security programs and compliance initiatives. Their educational background includes studying at the University of Benin.