Amir A. Kolahzadeh portrait — Global Icon of Cybersecurity & AI Leadership 2026 award in Dubai
January 15, 2026

Amir Kolahzadeh Recognized as Global Icon of Cybersecurity & AI Leadership 2026

ITSEC Founder and CEO Amir A. Kolahzadeh was recognized as the Global Icon of Cybersecurity & AI Leadership 2026 at the Global Excellence & Leadership Awards held in Dubai.

This prestigious recognition honors Amir's 30+ years of pioneering work in cybersecurity, compliance, and AI innovation across the UAE and the wider Middle East region. The award acknowledges his leadership in building ITSEC into a regional cybersecurity authority and his contributions to securing the UAE's most regulated sectors including virtual assets, banking, healthcare, and gaming.

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