Who runs it

Michael Alkalay

Director · Cybersecurity Architect

Thirty years of hands-on work in data centre architecture, cloud security and cybersecurity operations, delivering mission-critical systems for government agencies, multinational corporations and managed security service providers across Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

Currently leading the design and build of a full managed security service capability — SOC infrastructure, cloud security frameworks and government-level data centre deployments — alongside low-level design engagements for central and commercial banking clients in East Africa.

Certifications

• CISSP
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect
• Azure AZ-500 (Security) · Azure MS-500
• Google Cloud Architect
• Microsoft MCSE · Novell MCNE
• Veritas NetBackup · Legato Networker

Education

• Doctorate (PhD), Computer Science — artificial intelligence, in progress
• MSc, Information Technology Management
• BSc Computer Science — Tel Aviv University