Al Ghous

Al Ghous is a highly experienced cybersecurity executive with over 25 years in the field, encompassing roles as an operator, advisor, and investor. He has held CISO positions at multiple VC-backed and PE-owned companies, demonstrating his ability to build and scale security programs, lead high-performing teams, and drive technology-driven business transformations across diverse industries like Financial Services and Healthcare. notablecap+2

He is deeply involved in the venture capital and startup ecosystem, currently serving as CISO-in-Residence at Notable Capital where he advises cybersecurity portfolio companies on strategy, product-market fit, and go-to-market. Additionally, he co-founded Silicon Valley CISO Investments (SVCI), an angel investment syndicate dedicated to fostering cybersecurity innovation by backing early-stage startups. notablecap+2

Al Ghous is an active thought leader and community builder in the cybersecurity domain. He serves as Governing Body Co-Chair at Evanta, a Gartner Company, and Co-Chair of the CyberEdBoard at Information Security Media Group (ISMG), contributing to agenda shaping and industry discourse. He was also a founding member of the Private Directors Association, further highlighting his commitment to governance and industry development. crunchbase+4