Adeel Shaikh Muhammad

Adeel Shaikh Muhammad is a globally recognized cybersecurity strategist, AI researcher, and international keynote speaker, with two published books on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. With 15+ years of experience across information security, enterprise infrastructure, and governance risk and compliance (GRC), he is a trusted advisor to high-profile organizations across the GCC region, including in government, financial services, and healthcare.

Adeel holds more than 40 professional certifications, including CISSP, PMP, CISA, CISM, CCISO, CHFI, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer. His approach combines deep technical knowledge with strategic business acumen—driving success in areas like SOC modernization, zero-trust architecture, AI-powered threat detection, and secure digital transformation.

As a thought leader, Adeel has delivered sessions at top global events such as RSA Conference 2025 (San Francisco) and various MENA cybersecurity summits. He is regularly featured in expert panels, cybersecurity publications, and technical journals, where he shares insights on AI in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, and the future of Security Operations Centers (SOCs).

Currently serving as Cybersecurity Consultant and Sales Director for the MEA region at Saxon Software (Keystrike Middle East), Adeel is pioneering identity-aware, zero-trust-ready solutions to meet the evolving demands of modern enterprises.

He is the author of:

“AI-Driven Transformation of SOCs”

“AI and Us: The Ethical Choices”

Adeel continues to contribute cutting-edge thought leadership to the cybersecurity field, bridging technical expertise with ethical foresight. His doctoral research focuses on using AI to enhance SOC efficiency and reduce operational complexity—a mission he believes is essential to shaping the next generation of cyber defense and leadership.