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Adil Karam - Security Leader & AI Governance Expert
Your Security Partner

Your Goals,My Priority

When you work with me, you get 15+ years of hands-on security engineering and boardroom advisory experience—focused entirely on helping you navigate security, governance, and AI challenges.

Washington, D.C. Metro
15+ Years Experience
MBA, CISSP-ISSAP
My Journey

From Engineer to Trusted Advisor

My security journey began in the trenches—configuring firewalls, responding to incidents at 3 AM, and learning the hard way that technology alone never solves security problems.

Over the years, I discovered that the most impactful security work happens not in the SOC, but in the boardroom. The organizations that truly excel at security are those where security leaders can translate technical risks into business decisions, and where security is viewed as a business enabler rather than a cost center.

This realization led me to pursue my MBA while maintaining my technical edge. I earned the CISSP-ISSAP for security architecture, CISM and CISA for governance and audit, and CRISC for risk management. But certifications are just the beginning—what matters is applying that knowledge to solve real business problems.

Today, I focus on two areas where I see the greatest need: helping growing companies build security programs without the overhead of a full-time CISO, and guiding enterprises through the emerging challenges of AI governance. Both require the same core skill: translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for business leaders.

“Security should enable business growth, not inhibit it. The best security programs are invisible to the business—until they prevent a crisis.”

Credentials

Expertise You Can Trust

A rare combination of certifications spanning technical security, governance, audit, and risk management—backed by formal business education.

CISSP-ISSAP

Technical

Information Systems Security Architecture Professional

CISM

Management

Certified Information Security Manager

CISA

Audit

Certified Information Systems Auditor

CRISC

Risk

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

CGEIT

Governance

Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT

GCIH

Technical

GIAC Certified Incident Handler

Education

Master of Business Administration

Top 20 Business School

Strategy & Technology Management

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

University Placeholder

Information Security Concentration

How You'll Work With Me

What You Can Expect

Four principles that guide every engagement—designed to deliver maximum value for your organization.

Your Business Comes First

Security enables your objectives, not obstructs them. You get solutions that balance risk reduction with operational efficiency.

Partnership, Not Dependency

You build internal capabilities while we work together. Your team learns and grows—no vendor lock-in, no dependency on consultants.

Practical Over Perfect

Perfect security is impossible. You get pragmatic, risk-based approaches that deliver measurable improvements within your constraints.

Clarity You Can Act On

Whether it's your board or your engineers, complex security concepts become clear language that drives action.

Let's Discuss Your Security Needs

Whether you're looking for fractional CISO services, AI governance guidance, or strategic security advice, I'd love to learn about your challenges and explore how I can help.