Alei Salem
Head of Security @gridX
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Security @gridX
Munich, DE
Strategic Governance & Compliance: Building and operationalizing the firm’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) to meet ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards as foundational pillars for NIS-2 readiness- Regulatory Alignment: Collaborating with E.ON’s cybersecurity and legal units to ensure gridX’s flagship product, the gridBox, complies with the upcoming EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)- Audit & Assurance Management: Serving as the primary contact for all external security audits, supplier security assessments, and customer security questionnaires, ensuring consistent and evidence-based responses that reflect the firm’s security maturity- Program Oversight: Reporting key security and compliance milestones to the management board, articulating progress, risk reduction, and investment needs in business terms- Security Operations Enablement: Enhancing monitoring and detection capabilities through deeper SOAR and CTI integrations, improving visibility across cloud and edge environments- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering with engineering, IT, and product units to embed security controls within DevOps and operational processes, ensuring compliance without impeding innovation.
EDUCATION
The American University in Cairo
B.Sc. Magna Cum Laude, Computer Science
Technical University of Munich
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Informatics
UCL
Master of Science, Information Security
Technical University of Munich
Master's Degree, Informatics
ABOUT ALEI SALEM
Security leader with over a decade of experience bridging advanced technical expertise and strategicprogram leadership within critical infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. Currently leading theinformation security program at gridX GmbH, an E.ON subsidiary, driving its compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NIS-2 while aligning with the Cyber Resilience Act. Adept at establishing and scalinggovernance frameworks, coordinating audits, and communicating risk posture and readiness to executiveleadership. Combines deep technical fluency—from malware analysis to cloud architecture and securedevelopment—with the ability to translate complex risks into pragmatic business strategies thatstrengthen resilience, trust, and regulatory confidence.
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