Mohammad Flaifel

Regional Sales Director

Group-IB

Biography

Mohammad Flaifel joined Group-IB in 2022 as Business Development and Sales Manager for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Mohammad is a versatile sales leader and product developer with more than 20 years of combined experience fueling sustained revenue growth at top-tier organizations such as Mandiant, FireEye, Zservices and Blue Coat.

Mohammad has been in the cybersecurity industry for more than 15 years, starting his career as a Senior System Engineer to master his technical skills and he later rose to the position of Regional Technical Manager, which grounded his expertise in the Middle East region. With a wealth of industry experience, he subsequently pivoted to strategic management, taking up the role of Global Solutions Sales Specialist before moving to Group-IB.

As Regional Sales Manager (KSA) for Group-IB, Mohammad has built a thriving team and significantly expanded the company’s operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Mohammad’s team includes a significant number of Saudi nationals who have recently graduated from university, and he is responsible for empowering them with the skills and expertise they require to help fight digital crime in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region. Mohammad represents Group-IB at major international industry events, workshops, and law enforcement trainings, speaking on online threat hunting, fraud prevention, cybersecurity education, and the wider cyber landscape.

Mohammad has a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineer from Princess Sumaya University for Technology in Jordan.

Topic Name & Synopsis

Disrupting Cybercrime in MENA: The Power of Intelligence Sharing and Collaboration

Disrupting Cybercrime in MENA: The Power of Intelligence Sharing and Collaboration” explores the critical role of regional cooperation in combating the growing threat of cybercrime. This session delves into the importance of intelligence sharing among governments, financial organizations, and cybersecurity professionals in the MENA region, highlighting how collaborative efforts can effectively disrupt cybercriminal activities. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for building resilient threat intelligence networks, the latest tools and technologies for data sharing, and real-world examples of successful cybercrime disruption through joint initiatives. The session aims to underscore the necessity of a unified approach to safeguard the region’s digital infrastructure.