Dr. Sarwat Nafei
Senior Advisor, Cybersecurity and Enterprise AI Privacy/Security
Cybersecurity Expert Ensuring Secure AI Implementation for Enterprises
About Dr. Sarwat
Dr. Sarwat Nafei advises WorkOptional.ai on Cybersecurity and Enterprise AI Privacy/Security. With over fifteen years at Big4 firms, corporate leadership, and academia, he brings expertise in digital security. He currently serves as Regional Director for Governance & Cybersecurity at Berkshire Hathaway in Canada and is a University Professor with a PhD in Cybersecurity & Strategic Management. His experience includes advising Fortune 500 companies like AT&T, Citibank, and Sunlife on IT and security strategies.
Dr. Nafei previously served as Vice President for National Cybersecurity at a major Canadian multinational and represented Canada at the International Telecommunication Union. He has implemented IT and security strategies, assessed complex IT/security products, and ensured compliance with standards including ISO 17799, CoBIT, and Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines. His expertise in technical security controls and leadership in IT audit across public sector, financial services, and telecom provides perspective on AI-related enterprise risks.
Beyond his professional roles, Dr. Nafei teaches Cybersecurity at the Toronto School of Management, serves as a visiting professor at York University, and previously taught Information Systems Audit. His past role as a Senator in Parliament on the National Defense and Foreign Affairs committee demonstrates his understanding of security implications at national and international levels.