Syed M. Belal

Global Director, OT Cybersecurity Consulting, Hexagon AB

Syed M. Belal is the Director of OT Cybersecurity Consulting Services based in Manama, Bahrain. Syed has more than 14 years of experience in industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) applications with a focus on networking and cybersecurity. He joined PAS, part of Hexagon PPM, in 2017, after a nine-year tenure as Schneider Electrics' Lead Cybersecurity Consultant in Dubai, UAE. He has specific expertise in industrial automation, SCADA, control, and safety systems often used in critical infrastructure. Today, as the Director of OT Cybersecurity Consulting Services, he is responsible for the strategy, growth, and support of PAS’ OT cybersecurity business globally.

Syed has a B.S. (summa cum laude) in Electrical Engineering (Control and Communication Systems) with a minor in Computer Engineering (Computer Communications and Networks) from the American University of Sharjah in UAE and an M.B.A. (with distinction) in Business Strategy from the University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom.

Syed has presented at numerous industry programs and conferences around the world. He Completed the ICS Cybersecurity programs offered by the United States Department of Homeland Security ICS-CERT (Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team). He holds a multitude of industry certifications including CISSP®, CISA®, CISM®, and ISA/IEC-62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist.