Syed Hussain

About Syed Hussain

Cyber risk is no longer an IT issue; it’s a capital allocation decision.I am a CIO-turned-CISO who leads enterprise transformation at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, governance, and growth. For 20+ years, I’ve helped regulated organizations modernize securely. Aligning Enterprise Risk Management with Business Strategy, Board Oversight, and measurable financial outcomes.What I Do• Lead enterprise cybersecurity strategy protecting mission critical public platforms• Drive AI-enabled digital transformation and modernization• Translate NIST and COSO risk frameworks into executive decision dashboards• Align IT investment with enterprise risk reduction and revenue growthEnterprise ImpactAs CIO of Oregon Lottery, I led a $100M+ modernization program that:• Achieved 80%+ IT-business strategic alignment• Launched new digital revenue channels and first mobile platform• Elevated cybersecurity maturity under NIST CSF• Built COSO-aligned Enterprise Risk governance• Improved IT security satisfaction to 90%+Now as CISO, I:• Direct SOC, MSSP, and MXDR operations• Embed security-by-design into enterprise architecture• Develop executive cyber risk dashboards• Strengthen resilience across clouds and critical infrastructureBeyond the EnterpriseBoard Director – International Gaming Standards Association (AI governance & global standards)Venture Advisor/Partner – AI & Cybersecurity investmentsAdjunct Professor – Strategy & Merging tech for executive leadersUCLA Anderson MBA

Experience

1. Adjunct Professor

   Willamette University

   Jan 2022 — Present

   Bridging business strategy and emerging technology for executive leaders.I teach executive education class for senior leaders focused on:• Cybersecurity governance for non-technical executives• AI strategy and business integration• Digital transformation leadership• Technology risk as a board-level issue

Education

• Stanford University Graduate School of Business

  The Innovative Technology Leader

  2022

• UCLA Anderson School of Management

  MBA

  2008 — 2009

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelors, Computer Science