LogRhythm | Exabeam Appoints Yasser Ali as Regional Director for Gulf

LogRhythm | Exabeam, a global leader in AI-driven security operations, has appointed Yasser Ali as the new Regional Director for Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Region. This strategic appointment aims to bolster cybersecurity efforts and support the company’s growing customer base across the region, which includes Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Iraq, and Jordan.

Ali brings over 24 years of experience in the IT and cybersecurity sectors, with previous leadership roles at AmiViz, Intel Security, and 3Com. His extensive background spans across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and North Africa, positioning him to address the region’s unique cybersecurity challenges. As Regional Director, Ali will oversee regional operations, develop strategic initiatives, and deliver tailored security solutions to help organizations strengthen their cybersecurity defenses.

“We are excited to welcome Yasser to our team,” said Mazen Adnan Dohaji, Vice President and General Manager, IMETA at LogRhythm | Exabeam. “His deep understanding of the Middle East’s cybersecurity landscape and proven leadership will be pivotal as we continue to expand our presence and cater to the region’s evolving needs.”

Ali’s expertise in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) will play a key role in enabling Gulf organizations to benefit from LogRhythm’s advanced security solutions, including its self-hosted SIEM, cloud-native New-Scale Security Operations Platform, and cutting-edge behavioral analytics tools.

“This is an exciting time for cybersecurity in the Gulf as digital transformation accelerates,” said Yasser Ali. “LogRhythm | Exabeam is committed to bringing innovative, AI-driven solutions to the region, and I look forward to driving the momentum forward, helping local businesses enhance their threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities.”

The appointment comes shortly after the launch of the cloud-native New-Scale Platform in Saudi Arabia, hosted on Google Cloud. The platform, built in the Dammam Google Cloud region (me-central2), is designed to meet the growing demand for advanced cloud-native security solutions in the region.

With this strategic hire, LogRhythm | Exabeam continues to strengthen its cybersecurity presence in the Gulf, providing cutting-edge solutions to help organizations stay ahead of emerging cyber threats.