ALGIERS, Algeria – 19 January 2026
UNIDEES has announced Taher Amine ELHOUARI as Head of Advisory & CSIRT, marking a new chapter in its two-decade journey in cybersecurity leadership. A globally recognized expert with over 20 years of experience, ELHOUARI is redefining how organizations approach digital risk—shifting the industry from reactive protection toward proactive, operational resilience.
Founded in 2006, UNIDEES celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026, evolving from a small solutions firm into a globally respected authority in advisory and digital resilience. The milestone reflects years of innovation, growth, and delivery of future-ready security programs for enterprises across critical sectors.
ELHOUARI has played a central role in this transformation, spearheading strategies that move beyond compliance toward real-world readiness. His work focuses on building organizations that can withstand disruption, respond decisively, and emerge stronger from cyber incidents.
A trusted advisor to global enterprises, ELHOUARI is known for bridging strategy and execution. His decision to join UNIDEES was driven by the company’s end-to-end approach, combining advisory services, technology integration, training, and operational security. This holistic model enables organizations to deploy security programs that are not only effective, but sustainable.
UNIDEES operates across key business units including Advisory & CSIRT, Solutions, Training, and Security Technology Integration. These units collaborate to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity programs tailored to each organization’s risk profile and operational reality.
The firm brings deep sector expertise across finance, telecommunications, energy, government, healthcare, and transport, ensuring security strategies are aligned with industry-specific threats and regulatory demands.
ELHOUARI’s leadership style emphasizes operational impact over theoretical frameworks. An internationally accredited auditor, certified trainer, and subject-matter expert, he integrates governance, risk, and technical execution into cohesive programs that perform under real pressure.
“Cybersecurity is not a one-size-fits-all solution,” ELHOUARI said. “You need a holistic, customized approach that reflects your organization’s context and the global threat landscape.”
His philosophy centers on resilience. Rather than measuring success by audits passed, ELHOUARI defines it by how organizations respond when systems fail and stakes are highest.
“There is no greater measure of success in cybersecurity than the ability to respond when everything is on the line,” he said. “We teach organizations how to build real resilience so that when a breach happens, they don’t just survive—they come out stronger.”
Beyond enterprise leadership, ELHOUARI is committed to advancing cybersecurity capacity in emerging markets, particularly across Africa and the Middle East. His work with international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST has helped elevate security maturity in regions traditionally underserved in cyber capability.
UNIDEES and ELHOUARI were recently awarded Best Cybersecurity Thought Leader in Governance, Risk & Resilience in the United Kingdom for 2026, recognizing their impact in unifying governance, risk management, and operational security into practical, enterprise-grade frameworks.
As Head of Advisory and CSIRT, ELHOUARI continues to shape how organizations design security—from isolated controls to integrated, people-centric resilience programs.
“The future of cybersecurity belongs to leaders who can connect strategy, operations, and people,” ELHOUARI said. “Those who treat them as silos will be left behind.”
Under his guidance, UNIDEES is positioned to lead the next era of cybersecurity—one defined by readiness, trust, and operational strength.
