Taher Amine
ELHOUARI
Independent vCISO · Senior Advisor · Accredited Auditor · Certified Trainer
15+ years across four continents — auditing hundreds of security programs, training thousands of professionals, and helping boards and CISOs build security that goes beyond compliance.
Governance that
actually
works.
Cybersecurity executive with 15+ years of experience across four continents, leading security governance, auditing hundreds of security programs, and training thousands of professionals. Taher works with boards, CISOs, regulators, and security teams to build security programs that go beyond compliance and deliver real governance, resilience, assurance, and business value.
His expertise covers cybersecurity governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, ISMS/BCMS/PIMS implementation, certification audits, SOC/CSIRT structuring, cyber advisory, and executive-level security reporting — translating international standards and regulatory requirements into practical, measurable, and sustainable security capabilities.
Independent vCISO and senior advisor with executive experience spanning CISO, advisory, CSIRT, and managed security leadership. Founder of the OWASP, CSA, and CAS Algeria Chapters. EC-Council C|CISO and C|PENT Advisory Boards Member; AfricaCERT SME; former ISC2 and Hack The Box SME; PECB Certified GOLD Trainer with 70+ programs delivered worldwide. 300+ certifications across GRC, audit, privacy, continuity, cloud security, and cyber resilience.
What I deliver
GRC, SecOps, advisory, and training — tailored to your context, regulatory landscape, and maturity level.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Cybersecurity governance, risk management, ISMS/BCMS/PIMS, audits, maturity assessments, executive reporting — aligned with ISO, NIST, PCI DSS, SWIFT CSP, CSA STAR, SOC 2, RNSI.
SOC, CSIRT & Resilience
SOC/CSIRT strategy, managed SOC governance, incident response, crisis management, threat intelligence, SIEM/SOAR, VAPT, DFIR, red/purple teaming.
vCISO & Strategy
vCISO services, cybersecurity strategy, security program design, audit readiness, framework mapping, governance models, board-level reporting.
Certification & Capacity Building
PECB, ISC2, ISACA, CSA, EC-Council, INE Security, OffSec, SANS, TRECCERT, PMI — executive awareness, workshops, tabletop exercises.
Global speaker.
Recognized voice.
International conferences, national television appearances, government forums, and academic events — across Africa, MENA, Europe, and Asia.
Key Speaking Engagements
Media Appearances
Featured across 500+ media outlets worldwide (Jan 2026):
Talks, panels &
media on video
Live interventions, national TV appearances, conference panels, and cybersecurity masterclasses — all on the YouTube channel.
The InfoSec
Control Room
A solo podcast by Taher Amine ELHOUARI on cybersecurity, governance, risk, compliance, resilience, and CISO-level decision-making — built for professionals who want security that goes beyond checklists.
Trusted by leaders
across every sector
What clients, partners, and peers say about advisory engagements, audits, training programs, and community work.
"Working with Taher as our strategic cybersecurity advisor transformed the way we look at risk. He helped us align our security roadmap with the business strategy, simplify complex standards into concrete decisions, and prioritize the initiatives that truly matter. His ability to move between board-level discussions and very technical topics made him a bridge between IT, security, and executive leadership."
"Taher's unique ability to simplify complex cybersecurity concepts made his training sessions deeply engaging. His calm demeanor and unwavering focus unify teams, allowing him to inspire confidence even in the most challenging situations — including a major cyber incident that lasted over 20 intense days. His leadership was remarkable."
"Taher has a real gift for taking complex security concepts and making them simple, clear, and practical. He doesn't just teach theory — he connects it to real-world situations. What I appreciated most is how approachable and supportive he is. He creates an environment where you actually enjoy learning, even with such a challenging subject."
Insights & thought
leadership
Articles on cybersecurity governance, GRC, ISO standards, and the professional journey behind the credentials — published on Medium.
Why SecOps and GRC can no longer operate in silos — a strategic framework for CISOs who want security operations that are both effective and auditable.
How information security evolved from a technical discipline into a strategic business enabler and the language of organizational trust.
A candid reflection on what real leadership costs — and demands — when systems and structures resist integrity-driven decisions.
A sharp analysis of why the PPT model breaks down in Algeria — and what it means for building real cybersecurity maturity.
Downloads &
useful links
Ready to secure, strengthen,
and scale your organization?
Whether you need a trusted CISO/vCISO, a rigorous ISO audit, expert training for your team, or advisory on a complex GRC challenge — let's define the right engagement together.