CISO / DSSI · Head of Advisory & CSIRT @ UNIDEES · Senior Principal Advisor · Multi-Accredited Lead Auditor
15+ years across four continents — auditing hundreds of security programs, training thousands of professionals, and helping boards and CISOs build security that goes beyond compliance.
Cybersecurity executive with 15+ years of experience across four continents, leading security governance, auditing hundreds of security programs, and training thousands of professionals. Taher works with boards, CISOs, regulators, and security teams to build security programs that go beyond compliance and deliver real governance, resilience, assurance, and business value.
His expertise covers cybersecurity governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, ISMS/BCMS/PIMS implementation, certification audits, SOC/CSIRT structuring, cyber advisory, and executive-level security reporting — translating international standards and regulatory requirements into practical, measurable, and sustainable security capabilities.
Currently CISO and Head of Advisory & CSIRT at UNIDEES, a multi-accredited consulting firm and certified MSSP. Former CISO at GIE Monétique, Algeria's national eBanking regulator. Founder of the OWASP, CSA, and CAS Algeria Chapters. Global Advisory Board Member at EC-Council; SME at ISC2 and Hack The Box; PECB Certified GOLD Trainer with 50+ programs delivered worldwide. 300+ certifications across GRC, audit, privacy, continuity, cloud security, and cyber resilience.
GRC, SecOps, advisory, and training — tailored to your context, regulatory landscape, and maturity level.
Cybersecurity governance, risk management, ISMS/BCMS/PIMS, audits, maturity assessments, executive reporting — aligned with ISO, NIST, PCI DSS, SWIFT CSP, CSA STAR, SOC 2, RNSI.
SOC/CSIRT strategy, managed SOC governance, incident response, crisis management, threat intelligence, SIEM/SOAR, VAPT, DFIR, red/purple teaming.
vCISO services, cybersecurity strategy, security program design, audit readiness, framework mapping, governance models, board-level reporting.
PECB, ISC2, ISACA, CSA, EC-Council, INE Security, OffSec, SANS, TRECCERT, PMI — executive awareness, workshops, tabletop exercises.
International conferences, national television appearances, government forums, and academic events — across Africa, MENA, Europe, and Asia.
Featured across 500+ media outlets worldwide (Jan 2026):
Live interventions, national TV appearances, conference panels, and cybersecurity masterclasses — all on the YouTube channel.
What clients, partners, and peers say about advisory engagements, audits, training programs, and community work.
"Working with Taher as our strategic cybersecurity advisor transformed the way we look at risk. He helped us align our security roadmap with the business strategy, simplify complex standards into concrete decisions, and prioritize the initiatives that truly matter. His ability to move between board-level discussions and very technical topics made him a bridge between IT, security, and executive leadership."
"Taher's unique ability to simplify complex cybersecurity concepts made his training sessions deeply engaging. His calm demeanor and unwavering focus unify teams, allowing him to inspire confidence even in the most challenging situations — including a major cyber incident that lasted over 20 intense days. His leadership was remarkable."
"Taher has a real gift for taking complex security concepts and making them simple, clear, and practical. He doesn't just teach theory — he connects it to real-world situations. What I appreciated most is how approachable and supportive he is. He creates an environment where you actually enjoy learning, even with such a challenging subject."
Articles on cybersecurity governance, GRC, ISO standards, and the professional journey behind the credentials — published on Medium.
Why SecOps and GRC can no longer operate in silos — a strategic framework for CISOs who want security operations that are both effective and auditable.
How information security evolved from a technical discipline into a strategic business enabler and the language of organizational trust.
A candid reflection on what real leadership costs — and demands — when systems and structures resist integrity-driven decisions.
A sharp analysis of why the PPT model breaks down in Algeria — and what it means for building real cybersecurity maturity.
Whether you need a trusted CISO/vCISO, a rigorous ISO audit, expert training for your team, or advisory on a complex GRC challenge — let's define the right engagement together.