Layal Elaraby
About Layal Elaraby
Layal Elaraby is a Business Information Security Officer with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity awareness and training programs. She has a strong background in mobile application security and has worked for notable organizations including TikTok and NCC Group.
Current Role as Business Information Security Officer
Currently, Layal Elaraby holds the position of Business Information Security Officer at a confidential organization, a role she has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, she focuses on enhancing security awareness and developing training programs aimed at educating employees on best practices in cybersecurity. Her work is essential in fostering a culture of security within the organization.
Previous Experience at TikTok
Layal Elaraby previously worked at TikTok as part of the Global Security Communications & Outreach team from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure in the District of Columbia, United States, she contributed to the company's security initiatives, focusing on communication strategies to enhance security awareness among users and stakeholders.
Experience at NCC Group
From 2016 to 2018, Layal Elaraby worked at NCC Group in New York, United States, specializing in Information Security. Her role involved assessing and implementing security measures to protect information assets, contributing to the organization's overall security posture during her two-year tenure.
Background in Information Security Architecture
Layal Elaraby served in a role focused on Information Security Architecture at a confidential organization from 2018 to 2020. This position allowed her to apply her expertise in mobile application security and conduct vendor risk assessments to ensure that third-party vendors adhered to established security standards.
Education in Computer and Information Systems Security
Layal Elaraby earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Computer and Information Systems Security with a focus on Information Assurance and Digital Forensics from St. John's University. She studied from 2012 to 2015, gaining foundational knowledge and skills that support her career in information security.