Earlier in her career, Rufyda played a pivotal role in large-scale engineering and digital transformation projects, including agreement systems, operational excellence initiatives, and enterprise application development. Her expertise spans information security operations, cybersecurity governance, project leadership, documentation, and compliance monitoring. Known for her analytical mindset and attention to detail, she excels in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
Rufyda holds a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity from the University of Bahrain and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University. Her credentials include CompTIA Security+ and PenTest+, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, ISO Risk Manager, and Certified Information Security Analyst Professional (ISAP). She has received multiple national and organizational honors, including the Saudi SEC National Excellence Award in 2023 for Best Data Protection Program Implementation and the TOC Excellence Award in 2021 for outstanding cybersecurity leadership.
Biography
Rufyda H. Alyami is a Senior Information Security Analyst at Saudi Aramco with over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, data protection, and enterprise risk management. Since 2018, she has been a key member of the Technology Oversight & Coordination group under the Vice President’s office, where she has led high-impact data protection initiatives and compliance programs that significantly strengthened organizational security posture. She is widely recognized for her leadership in implementing Saudi Aramco’s Data Protection Program, achieving top performance ratings across the organization.
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