Naeem Babri is a cyber risk and governance professional with extensive experience supporting organizations in risk assessment, compliance, and executive-level decision support. Known for his ability to translate complex risk information into clear, actionable insight, Naeem works closely with leadership teams to strengthen data protection, operational resilience, and business continuity in evolving threat environments.

He holds a Master of Science in Computer Resource Management and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science, grounding his advisory work in both technical rigor and analytical problem-solving. Naeem’s professional background includes information risk management, risk scoring and reporting, audit and compliance support, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning, with a strong emphasis on communication and stakeholder trust.

Beyond his advisory work, Naeem is a long-standing leader in the cybersecurity community. He has served as President of the Information Systems Security Association – Greater Kansas City Chapter (ISSA-KC) since 2014, where he provides strategic and operational leadership, guides chapter programming, and collaborates with industry partners, sponsors, and media to advance cybersecurity education and engagement. He also serves as Vice President of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Kansas City, part of a global organization with a presence across Asia, Australia, Africa, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

Naeem brings a human-centered perspective to cybersecurity, focusing on how communication, trust, and decision-making shape real-world outcomes. Outside of his professional work, he is an avid marathon runner and a patron of the arts, interests that reflect the discipline, endurance, and creativity he brings to leadership and risk governance.