Mohammed Elkanouni
About Mohammed Elkanouni
Mohammed Elkanouni is an Enterprise Cyber Security Architect with extensive experience in information security and risk analysis. He has worked in various roles across multiple countries and holds several recognized certifications in the field.
Work at Cofomo
Mohammed Elkanouni has been employed at Cofomo as an Enterprise Cyber Security Architect since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing security strategies to protect enterprise systems and data. His responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, designing security architectures, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Elkanouni's expertise contributes to enhancing the organization's cybersecurity posture.
Education and Expertise
Mohammed Elkanouni holds multiple degrees in the field of engineering and information technology. He earned an Engineer's degree in Power Electronics & Electrotechnics from École Nationale Supérieure d'Électricité et Mécanique (ENSEM) between 1992 and 1995. He furthered his education with a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Computer Software Engineering from École de technologie supérieure from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, he completed a Graduated Program in Governance, Audit, and IT Security at Université de Sherbrooke in 2007.
Professional Background
Mohammed Elkanouni has a diverse professional background in cybersecurity and information technology. He served as a Senior Information Security Consultant at DataProtect from 2018 to 2019 in Casablanca, Morocco. Prior to that, he worked as a Network Architect Specialist at the International Institute of Telecommunications in Montreal from 2007 to 2008. He also held the position of Senior Consultant for Information Security Governance at In Fidem in Quebec from 2019 to 2020, and worked as an Information Technology Lecturer at the University of Quebec - École de Technologie Supérieure from 2002 to 2006.
Certifications and Specializations
Mohammed Elkanouni holds several internationally recognized certifications in cybersecurity. He is certified as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Additionally, he has obtained cloud security certifications from both Azure and AWS. He is also accredited as a PASSI auditor by National Defense, specializing in Information Security audits.
Contributions to Cybersecurity
Throughout his career, Mohammed Elkanouni has led missions related to risk analysis and the audit of Critical National Infrastructure Security. His work spans various sectors, including Chemical, Energy, Communications, and Dams, utilizing SCADA systems. He has also spoken at numerous leading industry conferences and has extensive experience in teaching courses and training in the field of IT security.