Andres Desa
The move
Career arc
- Senior Vice President - Head of Cybersecurity AuditFeb 2016 — Present
Mubadala· Full-time
- ManagerMay 2011 — Feb 2016
KPMG· UAE
- Senior Security SpecialistJan 2010 — Mar 2011
National Bank of Kuwait
- Assistant Manager - IT AdvisoryJun 2006 — Nov 2009
- Associate Security ConsultantFeb 2004 — May 2006
Paladion Networks
Education
- MIT Professional Education· Tackling the Challenges of Big Data2015 — 2015
- Goa UniversityB.E. · Computer Science1999 — 2003
Top skills
About
With over 20 years of experience in the Information Security and Cybersecurity field, I lead Cybersecurity audits as Senior Vice President and Head of Cybersecurity Audit at Mubadala. My work includes presenting key cybersecurity risks and controls to senior leadership, conducting risk assessments, and delivering tailored recommendations to enhance security frameworks across our group companies. I specialize in Cybersecurity Strategy, Incident Response, IT Risk Management, and Data Privacy Risk Management, leveraging certifications such as GIAC and BS7799 Lead Auditor. My commitment lies in fostering resilient cybersecurity environments by aligning tailored strategies with organizational goals and driving robust security governance within the Financial Services and other sectors.