100 Executive Women in Tech
to Watch in 2023

Alissa Abdullah

Deputy Chief Security Officer & SVP at Mastercard

Alissa Abdullah, PhD, is a highly accomplished information security professional. She has held leadership positions at some of the world's most prestigious companies, including Xerox and Stryker. She has also been appointed as Executive Office of the President at The White House for 3 years’ period.

Dr. Abdullah is highly sought after for her expertise in information risk management. She is the host of the Mastering Cyber podcast, and is a regular contributor to various online publications.

Dr. Abdullah holds a PhD in Information Technology Management from Capella University, as well as a Master's Degree in Telecommunications and Computer Networks from The George Washington University.