General Manager, Northeast CSU (Customer Success Unit) Security Leader, Microsoft

As the General Manager for Security and the regional CISO at Microsoft, Omar leads a diverse team of experts who deliver innovative and effective solutions for enterprise-wide information security systems. With over 25 years of experience in the cybersecurity field, he has developed a strong reputation as a strategic executive, a technical SME, and a trusted partner for CISOs and other security executives across various industries. His core competencies include cloud security, network security, information security, threat intelligence and data protection and privacy. He has successfully created and managed cybersecurity programs from concept to completion, leveraging industry best practices, frameworks, and standards, such as NIST, ISO, and CCPA. He has also spearheaded security transition services, risk assessments, and strategic presentations for utility, financial, media, and pharmaceutical clients. Omar’s mission is to continuously enhance our customers security posture, while empowering and enabling his organization to excel in their roles. https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/dTYxCv2LPrIZ14Jjc5lh3x?domain=linkedin.com