Yassine Zakaria
About Yassine Zakaria
Yassine Zakaria is the Directeur Cybersécurité & Cyberdéfense at Dedalus, bringing over 12 years of experience in information systems security management. His expertise includes information security governance, risk analysis, and project management, supported by a strong educational background in computer science and business administration.
Current Role at Dedalus
Yassine Zakaria currently serves as Directeur Cybersécurité & Cyberdéfense at Dedalus, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on overseeing cybersecurity strategies and defense mechanisms within the organization. His responsibilities include managing cybersecurity projects and ensuring compliance with security policies and standards.
Previous Experience at UNIDEES
Yassine Zakaria worked at UNIDEES from 2006 to 2014, where he held multiple roles including Directeur associé, Cybersecurity Projet Director, and Cybersecurity Manager. During his tenure, he managed various cybersecurity initiatives and contributed to the development of security policies and governance frameworks. His experience at UNIDEES spanned across several locations including Nîmes, Montpellier, and Paris.
Expertise in Information Security Governance
Yassine Zakaria possesses key expertise in Information Security governance, particularly in ISO2700X standards, security policy formulation, and roadmap development. His extensive knowledge in these areas allows him to effectively manage and implement security measures that align with organizational goals. He specializes in conducting risk analysis and audit missions in information systems security.
Educational Background
Yassine Zakaria has a strong educational background in business and computer sciences. He studied at Ecole des Mines d'Alès, earning a Master’s in Computer Sciences. He also completed a Master of Business Administration at IAE Montpellier and an Executive MBA at ESSEC Business School. Additionally, he attended the Académie militaire de Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan, where he studied leadership and collective performance.
Experience in Cybersecurity Consulting
Yassine Zakaria has over 12 years of experience in managing large functional and technical projects in information systems security. He previously worked as a Cybersecurity Senior Consultant and Project Manager at Klanik from 2018 to 2021, and as a Cybersecurity Consultant Senior Manager at PwC France from 2014 to 2017. His roles involved consulting on IT security projects and auditing security across various domains.