Assma Alyemni

Chief Information Security Officer

TVTC

Biography

As a Cybersecurity and Network Engineer with over 13 years of experience managing information technology and networks in the educational sector, I am proud to be a board member of trustees in NITA (National IT Academy). Since 2022, I have been serving as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) in Saudi Arabia, where I manage several enterprise information security divisions, including governance, risk management and compliance (GRC), cyber resilience, security architecture, security strategy, security technologies, incidents response, and data protection. 

I have held diverse leadership roles in the past, such as Deputy of CISO, head of purchasing department, and Director of Public Relations & Media. Prior to my current position at TVTC, I worked as a Project Manager for King Saud University to launch the Smart University Project in 2010. I also served as the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Saudi Association in the UK, and have been actively involved in developing the national cybersecurity strategy of Saudi with NCA (National Cybersecurity Authority).

Topic Name & Synopsis

Transform Human resistance into resilience

Goal of the Talk: The primary goal of this talk is to explore the significant impact of human resistance on cybersecurity efforts within organizations. By understanding the root causes of resistance, we can identify strategies to transform this resistance into resilience, ultimately enhancing the overall security posture of the organization. The discussion will highlight the key performance indicators (KPIs) and statistics that demonstrate how resistance can lead to vulnerabilities and costly breaches. Finally, we will outline actionable steps that organizations can take to reduce resistance and build a culture of cybersecurity resilience.