Wadi Mseddi Partner, Global Cybersecurity Consulting Lead

Partner, Global Cybersecurity Consulting Lead Wadi Mseddi

Wadi Mseddi is a Cybersecurity Partner and the Global Cybersecurity Consulting Lead at Forvis Mazars. With more than 20 years of experience, he advises organizations on navigating cybersecurity, digital risk, and regulatory compliance challenges in an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Combining deep technical expertise with senior executive advisory experience, Wadi has led numerous strategic initiatives across cybersecurity governance, cyber risk management, regulatory compliance, security assessments, business continuity, cyber transformation, and resilience programs. He supports organizations in strengthening their security posture while aligning cybersecurity objectives with broader business and regulatory requirements.

Prior to joining Forvis Mazars, Wadi founded ATHENA, a cybersecurity consulting firm operating across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. In 2023, he and his team joined Forvis Mazars to establish the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, significantly enhancing the firm's cybersecurity capabilities, international delivery model, and ability to support complex cross-border engagements.

As Global Cybersecurity Consulting Lead, Wadi drives the development and expansion of cybersecurity consulting services across the Forvis Mazars network. He fosters collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing among member firms while supporting major engagements for financial institutions, multinational corporations, government agencies, and international organizations. His expertise is particularly recognized in the areas of cyber governance, resilience, regulatory compliance, payment security, and large-scale cybersecurity transformation programs.

Wadi is a PECB Certified Trainer and holds numerous internationally recognized certifications, including PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), CISSP, CISA, PRINCE2, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer, ISO 27005 and ISO 31000 Risk Manager, MEHARI Risk Manager, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, and ITIL.

Areas of Expertise

  • Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance
  • Cyber Risk Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • PCI DSS and Payment Security
  • Information Security Management Systems
  • Business Continuity & Operational Resilience
  • Cybersecurity Transformation Programs
  • Security Assessments & Audits
  • Third-Party Risk Management
  • Digital Trust & Cyber Resilience

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