Alaa AlFaadhel

Alaa AlFaadhel is the General Manager for Initiatives and Partnerships at the NCA, over 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity. Alaa's expertise spans the socio-economic and global dimensions of cybersecurity, where she has played a role in forging international partnerships. She has led international initiatives, including the Child Protection in Cyberspace and Women Empowerment in Cybersecurity. She has been instrumental in the establishment of the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) Institute, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing global cyberspace safety and resilience. She has a Bachelor in IT from KSU and a Master in Cybersecurity from PSU. She also completed Stanford Business School's prestigious Executive Program for Leadership (LEAD).