Youssef is a distinguished cybersecurity expert with over 15 years of experience in the field, currently serving as Director at Aqua Security where he spearheads public sector security initiatives. With a robust foundation in government service, Youssef has transitioned seamlessly into leadership roles within the private sector, where his expertise continues to safeguard and enhance the security posture of critical infrastructures. A learned scholar, Youssef holds a master’s degree in information assurance and is advancing the frontiers of cybersecurity as a doctoral candidate specializing in Artificial Intelligence. He possesses a number of certifications, including Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), and he is also a CMMC Registered Practitioner. Youssef's expertise is particularly pronounced in his work with Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Impact Levels, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) as well as other cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
Aqua Security stops cloud native attacks across the application lifecycle and is the only company with a $1M Cloud Native Protection Warranty to guarantee it. As the pioneer in cloud native security, Aqua helps customers reduce risk while building the future of their businesses. The Aqua Platform is the industry's most integrated Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), protecting the application lifecycle from code to cloud and back. Founded in 2015, Aqua is headquartered in Boston, MA and Ramat Gan, IL with Fortune 1000 customers in over 40 countries.
