Cathal Mc Daid
Head of Data Intelligence & Analytics, Adaptive Mobile Security
Head of Data Intelligence & Analytics, Adaptive Mobile Security
Cathal Mc Daid is Head of Data Intelligence and Analytics in Adaptivemobile. He is responsible for a team dedicated to analyzing and uncovering new threats to mobile operators and subscribers, using advanced ‘big data’ techniques. He has 14 years experience in telecoms, messaging and security. His work has featured on USA Today, BBC, Forbes, Bloomberg and the Register, amongst others. Currently, he is also Chairman of the GSMA’s Mobile Malware Group, who coordinate the world's response to mobile malware. His academic background includes a BEng in Computer Engineering from UL, Ireland and an Executive MBA from INSEAD, France/Singapore.