Mali Yared
About Mali Yared
Mali Yared is a Practice Director in Cyber Risk Advisory with extensive experience in data security, identity management, and risk assessment. Currently at IBM, he offers advisory services on cybersecurity and data protection, leveraging his background from Coalfire Systems, Deloitte, and Booz Allen Hamilton.
Current Role at IBM
Mali Yared serves as an Associate Partner at IBM, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leveraging cloud technologies within the security domain. He manages key and certificate life cycle management, specifically in the area of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). His responsibilities include providing advisory services that align with security best practices and addressing client needs in cybersecurity.
Work at Coalfire Systems, Inc.
Mali Yared has been with Coalfire Systems, Inc. since 2016, where he currently holds the title of Practice Director in Cyber Risk Advisory. His expertise includes data mapping and classification, data leakage prevention, and identity and access management (IAM). He offers virtual Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Data Protection Officer (DPO) services, and he designs and builds security architecture tailored to client requirements.
Experience at Deloitte
Prior to his current roles, Mali Yared worked at Deloitte from 2009 to 2016 as a Senior Advisor, Program Manager, and Business Developer in the Security and Privacy sector. During his seven years at Deloitte, he developed skills in risk assessment and strategy development, utilizing various frameworks including NIST, HITRUST, HIPAA, DFARS, and GDPR. His experience in this role contributed to his extensive knowledge in cybersecurity and privacy governance.
Background in Cybersecurity
Mali Yared began his career at Booz Allen Hamilton, where he worked as an Associate from 2001 to 2009. This eight-year tenure provided him with foundational experience in cybersecurity. He has since specialized in cyber risk policy, governance, and privacy assessments. His skills include threat assessment and analysis, utilizing advanced tools and technologies in the cybersecurity field.
Education and Expertise
Mali Yared holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Fox School of Business at Temple University. His educational background in Computer Science complements his extensive professional experience in cybersecurity. He has also published whitepapers, datasheets, and blogs on security and privacy topics, demonstrating his commitment to sharing knowledge in the field.