Shaikh Muhammad Adeel
Photo Gallery
 |
 |
Shaikh Muhammad Adeel
Additional Info
| Job title of nominated professional (or team name) | Cybersecurity Consultant |
| Company (where nominated professional or team is working) | Keystrike Inc. |
| Website | keystrike.com |
| Company size (employees) | 50 to 99 |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Headquarters Region | North America |
Overview
A highly adaptable and innovation-driven Senior Cybersecurity Consultant with 15+ years of expertise in Information Security, Networks, and Systems, holding a comprehensive list of certifications including CISSP, PMP, CCISO, CHFI, CISA, CISM, CEH, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Implementer, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor, CCIE RS Wr, CCDP, CCNP, ITIL (Intermediate & Foundation), CCNA, MCSE: Server Infrastructure, MCSA: Server 2012, MCSA: Office 365, PTE, WatchGuard Essentials, Six Sigma Yellow Belt Professional (CSSYB), SCRUM Fundamentals Certified (SFC), Barracuda Certified Engineer, PRINCE2, Fortinet NSE 1, NSE 2, NSE 3, NSE 4 Professional, Carbon Black Essentials, Carbon Black Predictive Security Cloud, Cisco SSF AMP, Cisco Meraki Networking Associate (CMNA). An author of two books—“AI- Driven Transformation of Security Operations Centers (SOCs)” and “AI and Us: The Ethical Choices” —and an engaging public speaker, contributing to conferences, blogs, and magazines. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) with research focusing on the “impact of AI on SOCs in the Gulf region” , I am passionate about delivering innovative solutions, enhancing cybersecurity postures, and driving organizational growth through cutting-edge technology.
Accomplishments
1. Expert Cybersecurity Architect with Extensive Experience
I have 15+ years of experience in designing and implementing secure architectures, focusing on Zero Trust, SOC, SIEM, IAM, EDR, NGFW, and cloud security. Holding top industry certifications like CISSP, CCISO, CISA, CISM, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor & Implementer, I specialize in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), disaster recovery, cyber vault automation, and security operations design.
2. Proven Track Record in Large-Scale Cybersecurity Architecture
I have architected and led GRC, security framework implementations, and SOC deployments for government, fintech, and enterprise clients across the Gulf region (UAE, KSA). My expertise in NCA ECC, SAMA CSF, ISO 27001, and compliance-driven security architecture has helped organizations strengthen their cyber resilience, threat detection, and response capabilities at scale.
3. Thought Leadership in AI and Cybersecurity
As an author of two books, AI-Driven Transformation of Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and AI and Us: The Ethical Choices, I actively contribute to the cybersecurity field through publications, speaking engagements, and industry panels. Additionally, I am pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), with my research focused on AI’s impact on SOC mechanisms in the Gulf region.