Alex Umeh

Chief Information Security Officer

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Alex Umeh is an accomplished Chief Information Security Officer with extensive experience driving cybersecurity strategy and governance across financial services, fintech, energy, and telecommunications sectors. He specializes in building and leading high-performance security programs that align with business goals, safeguard digital assets, and ensure regulatory compliance across global standards including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HITRUST, and NIST. A trusted security advisor, Alex has successfully led enterprise-wide transformations - establishing and maturing security frameworks, enhancing incident response capabilities, and reducing compliance costs through strategic automation and process optimization. His leadership has guided multiple organizations through major security audits, global certifications, and cloud-security modernization initiatives. Certified as a CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialist, and ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, Alex combines deep technical expertise with strategic business insight. He is also a mentor and industry speaker, passionate about advancing cybersecurity awareness and developing the next generation of information security leaders.

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