
Salwa Alessa
Chief Information Security Officer, DETASAD
Salwa Alessa is the Chief Information Security Officer at DETASAD, where she leads cybersecurity strategy, governance, and compliance across critical business lines. Recognized among the 15 Women Leaders in the Middle East 2025 and the 100 Women in Cybersecurity, she specializes in cloud and data centre security, risk management, and resilience. Salwa drives DETASAD’s alignment with national and international standards, ensuring secure, compliant, and sustainable digital transformation in line with Saudi Vision 2030.