Isabelle has been a corporate lawyer since the age of 22, specializing for decades in the oil & gas industry before co-founding ZENDATA, where she serves as Co-CEO. She pursued her studies at the University of Toronto, the University of Sherbrooke, and Cambridge University. Married with three daughters, she currently resides in Abu Dhabi.



Her primary focus lies in threat intelligence. Isabelle pioneered the first public-private partnership with law enforcement in Switzerland, establishing the country's sole 24/7 incident response hotline and crafting the incident framework for the police. With a track record of responding to major incidents, her paramount concern has been the swift dissemination of threat intelligence across the country upon reaching TLP standards. She developed a platform providing actionable threat intelligence for law enforcement, which has been instrumental in assigning DEF CON levels for critical infrastructures in Switzerland for years. She opened multiple offices across the Middle East, Isabelle now collaborates with various agencies such as the NCA, NCSC and CSC. She also is concentrating on OT/IoT/IOmT environments for critical infrastructures, while also advising Fortune 500 companies.



Among her notable achievements, Isabelle spearheaded innovative projects like the establishment of the first cybersecurity museum in Abu Dhabi, slated to open in 2024. Additionally, she is a globally recognized cybersecurity speaker, frequently appearing at international conferences. Isabelle is a mother of three daughters and part of Women in Cyber Security Middle East.



In addition to its core services, ZENDATA brings a unique civic-focused dimension to its cybersecurity mission: our 24/7 cyber hotline for citizens. This initiative, which has proven successful in Switzerland, provides immediate support for individuals facing cyber incidents, from identity theft to online scams, bridging the gap between technical expertise and public accessibility. Moreover, ZENDATA developed a national DEFCON-style threat level framework for critical infrastructure, allowing real-time adjustment of security postures based on evolving threats. Our ambition is to replicate and localize this model in Singapore, working closely with the government and public agencies to deliver both proactive threat monitoring and a tangible layer of protection for critical national assets.

Steven, a certified expert in cybersecurity and cryptography (CISSP, CPA) with over 15 years of experience, co-founded ZENDATA to meet the rising demand for cyber-protection services. As the leader of the cyber-protection section at Bilan Magazine, he's a driving force in raising awareness and shaping behaviors around cybersecurity in Switzerland. Steven regularly engages with the media to highlight cyber risks and has spearheaded numerous initiatives to promote cybersecurity across the country. In 2023 and 2024, his entrepreneurial achievements earned him a spot in the prestigious 40 under 40.

Filip is a strategic Director with a vast experience of creating and nurturing strong business partnerships with top tier global companies covering worldwide markets.

A polished bilingual (French & English) communicator, he can easily cultivate consensus and influence with professionals of all levels and backgrounds, across developed and developing nations.

Filip has a demonstrated track record in catapulting businesses to sustainable growth
while leveraging expertise to capture opportunities and drive competitive advantages.
A collaborative leader with a highly developed understanding of strategic vertical alignment and horizontal integration, his key strength areas are strategic market planning & execution, project management & development, budgeting and forecasting, as well as new business development through his GCC network of industry leaders.

Filip is leading the Middle East operations of ManpowerGroup and is focused on growing our strategic partnerships in the region, as well as expanding our solutions portfolio, to continue supporting our clients with value added workforce solutions.

Hadi Jaafarawi is a seasoned information security professional with over 25 years of experience spanning IT, security, law, and business development in the Middle East, Gulf & Africa region. He currently serves as the Regional Vice President for the Middle East & Africa at Qualys, where he leads field operations to drive customer growth through a strategic blend of direct and channel sales, as well as dynamic marketing initiatives.

Jaafarawi’s primary focus is on ensuring customer success by deeply understanding client requirements and helping organizations achieve their business objectives and IT security goals. Under his leadership, Qualys has strengthened its presence in the region, delivering innovative cybersecurity solutions tailored to the evolving risk landscape.

Before joining Qualys, Hadi held various leadership roles at I(TS)² and was a certified trainer for respected organizations such as (ISC)², EC-Council, and ArcSight, delivering security courses across the Middle East. His extensive expertise and commitment to cybersecurity have made him a recognized thought leader, regularly contributing insights on industry trends and security best practices.

With a proven track record in both technical and business domains, Hadi Jaafarawi continues to play a pivotal role in advancing cybersecurity maturity for organizations throughout the Gulf and broader Middle East region

Hussain Al Khalsan joined Zand as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in June 2019. In his role, he oversees and manages the Cyber Security Programme of Zand. He is a seasoned professional with 18 years of experience in IT Security, Information Security and Cyber Security purely in the banking and financial services industry.

Since 2018, Mr. Haider Pasha has been the Chief Security Officer (CSO) for EMEA & LATAM at Palo Alto Networks. Prior to this role, Mr. Pasha spent 5 years at Symantec working as CTO and Systems Engineering Director for Emerging Markets. He has been partnering with CxOs across the industry, executing together on a multi-year architecture strategy across the geography including Cloud Transformations, Autonomous SOC, and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). He is a trusted advisor to Palo Alto’s strategic customers and partners, helping them become more competitive and innovative while enhancing their Cyber Resilience Strategy. A key area of specialty for Mr. Pasha is around architecting AI-Enabled Security Operations Centers (SOC), designing Threat Intelligence Platforms, and helping customers adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and local government regulations. Prior to joining Symantec, Mr. Pasha spent 15 years at Cisco covering various senior positions in Silicon Valley and as CTO for Cisco Africa.

Mr. Pasha completed his MBA from Manchester Business School, UK and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Purdue University, USA. Mr. Pasha’s successes come from being able to bind advanced technical concepts to commercial, people and process requirements, while maintaining a balanced perspective with the business objective in mind. He is also Palo Alto Networks go-to public spokesperson.