In the first edition of our new series of virtual discussions called DigiTalks, we spoke to Dr. Erdal Ozkaya, Head of Information & Cybersecurity at Standard Chartered Bank and Tatiana Labaki, Senior Manager – Revenue & Analytics at Emaar, to explore the challenges facing enterprises as they move their operations to a virtual #workplace. In the second part of our discussion on the UAE’s readiness for #remoteworking, we examine how #coronavirus has affected Dr Erdal’s and Tatiana’s day-to-day operations as they continue to adapt to #workingfromhome.
Named among Top 50 Technology Leaders 2021 by CIO Online & IDC, working with an ardent passion for raising cyber awareness and leveraging new & innovative approaches.
He is committed to the delivery of accurate, accessible resources to inform individuals and organizations of cybersecurity and privacy matters in the internet age.
Dr Erdal is a collaborative team leader with the key areas of his expertise spanning end-to-end IT solutions, management, communications, and innovation.
In addition, he is a well-known public speaker, an award-winning technical expert, a book author, and writer of certifications (courseware and exams) for prestigious organizations such as Microsoft, EC Council, and other expert-level vendors. Some of his recent awards are:
2021: Best CISO for Banking and Financial Sector
CIO Online & IDC : Top 50 Technology Leaders, Security Magazine Top CISO,
Tycoon Success Magazine, Most Powerful 10 Middle East Businessman
EC Council CEH Hall of Fame
2020: Khaleej Times "CISO Power List" ,
Cybersecurity Legend by GEC Media Group,
"Super Hero CISO", by Enterprise IT
Top CISO by Security ME Magazine
2019: CISO Mag " Hall of Fame" and Cybersecurity Influencer of the year , Microsoft Regional Director
2018 : NATO Center of Excellence Award
2017: Microsoft Platinum Club (employee of the year ), Security Professional of the year
and more...
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