
Dr. Hussain Aldawood
Cybersecurity Innovation Director, NEOM, Member of the Global Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum
Dr. Hussain Aldawood is a distinguished cybersecurity subject matter expert with over 15 years of experience in technology. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Arizona, an MBA from Florida Atlantic University, and a PhD in Cybersecurity from the University of Newcastle. His career spans leading organizations such as Saudi Aramco, the University of Newcastle, GulfNet Solutions Company, Arabian Drilling Co., and NEOM. Dr. Aldawood has received numerous prestigious international honors and awards, published multiple research articles, and is an active member of several global cybersecurity committees and institutions, including the World Economic Forum and the United Nations. He also holds a range of professional certifications, including CISM, CISA, PMP, DRP, Security+, ISO 27001, ISO 27005, and ECIH.