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Shaikh Ahmed
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| Nominee’s Name | Shaikh Ahmed |
| Nominee’s Job Title or Role | SENIOR SECURITY ENGINEER |
| Company / Organization | Independent (Cybersecurity Professional) |
| Company size | 40-69 employees |
| Country | United States |
| World Region | North America |
| Website | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-shaikh-992b6b22b/ |
NOMINATION HIGHLIGHTS
Ahmed Shaikh is a highly experienced cybersecurity professional with over 14 years of expertise in data security, identity and access management (IAM), data loss prevention (DLP), cloud security, and security operations. He has led large-scale enterprise security initiatives across global organizations, securing environments with over 25,000 endpoints and managing identity systems for more than 10,000 users.
Ahmed has demonstrated exceptional leadership in implementing enterprise-grade DLP and IAM solutions using platforms such as Forcepoint, Microsoft Purview, SailPoint, and Okta. His work has significantly improved organizational security posture, including achieving 100% endpoint compliance across 10,000+ devices and reducing incident response time by 30% through advanced threat detection and automation.
In addition to his technical contributions, Ahmed has actively contributed to the cybersecurity community as a keynote speaker, conference presenter, and published author. His involvement in IEEE and participation in global cybersecurity initiatives highlight his commitment to advancing the field and sharing knowledge with the broader community.
Ahmed’s ability to combine deep technical expertise with strategic security leadership, along with his contributions to research, public speaking, and industry collaboration, make him a strong candidate for recognition in cybersecurity excellence.
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