Tariq Bader

With more than 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, primarily with Cisco, Tariq began his career with the Cisco TAC security team, where he advanced to the position of technical team leader. He then moved to one of the largest ICT companies in Saudi Arabia, leading their pre-sales and post-sales cybersecurity practice, before returning to Cisco as part of the Global Security Sales Organization (GSSO) team in the MEA region. Currently, he serves as a Cybersecurity Solutions Architect based in Saudi Arabia, where he advises and assists customers of all sizes and sectors in securing their users, devices, networks, and applications, primarily in Saudi Arabia but also throughout the MEA region. Tariq is recognized as a trusted security advisor by his customers, partners, and colleagues, thanks to his extensive expertise and comprehensive knowledge across various cybersecurity domains and architectures. He is a frequent speaker at Cisco Live, internal Cisco events, customer and partner e