Theyab Essa Alowghani
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Results-driven Information Security professional with expertise in governance, compliance, and risk management within government entities. Skilled in aligning IT security strategies with UAE regulations, achieving high compliance scores in Dubai Electronic Security Center KPIs, and leading security initiatives that enhance resilience and innovation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Information Technology Security Officer
Dubai Civil Aviation Authority
Dubai, UAE
02.2025 - Current
- Ensure IT governance and compliance with DESC ISR V3, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and ISO 20000 standards.
- Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, risk management, and business continuity strategies, including data, information, and asset classification in compliance with ISR V3.
- Oversee IT security audits, gap assessments, and regulatory compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with Financial Audit Authority (FAA) and Digital Maturity assessments by Digital Dubai.
- Maintaining & achieving high compliance score with Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) yearly KPIs and ensuring alignment with Dubai Government Excellence Program (DGEP) requirements.
- Contribute to innovation award & AI Awards for Dubai Quality Group.
- Member of Youth Council and Data Team initiatives, actively participating in their work.
- Continuously enhance governance frameworks to mitigate cyber threats and ensure resilience.
- Lead cybersecurity awareness programs to foster security-conscious culture across organization.
- Ensure alignment with Dubai Cyber Index, improving cybersecurity maturity and maintaining and achieving high scores.
Trainee
CyberHero
Dubai
05.2021 - 06.2021
Trainee
Dubai College of Tourism
Dubai
06.2019 - 08.2019
Education
Master's Degree - Information Technology Management
Canadian University in Dubai
Dubai 08.2022 -
Bachelor's Degree - Information Technology - Security & Forensics
Higher Colleges of Technology
Dubai 08.2017 - 08.2021
Skills
- IT Security Audits & Risk Management
- Incident Response & Threat Mitigation
- Data, Information & Asset Classification
- Digital Maturity & Financial Audit Compliance
- Security Awareness & Training Programs
- Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Innovation & AI-driven Security Initiatives
- Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning
- Security Operations & Vulnerability Management
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Native
Affiliations
- Swimming
- Calisthenics
- Reading
Accomplishments
Innovation Award
Artificial Intelligence Award
Distinguished Employee Award
GITEX 2023 & 2024 Awards
Certification
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), DESC Certified.
CyberSec First Responder (CFR-310)
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training
OWASP top 10 Vulnerabilities
Microsoft (AZ-301, AZ-500, MS-101, MS-500 Training)
Blockchain Developers Certificate
Certified associate in project management
Presentation skills (DCT College)
AccessData Certified Examiner
Python Programming Competitions
Timeline
Information Technology Security Officer
Dubai Civil Aviation Authority
02.2025 - Current
Master's Degree - Information Technology Management
Canadian University in Dubai
08.2022 -
Trainee
CyberHero
05.2021 - 06.2021
Trainee
Dubai College of Tourism
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Information Technology - Security & Forensics
Higher Colleges of Technology
08.2017 - 08.2021
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