Muhammad Yahya Patel
About
Muhammad Yahya Patel is a globally recognised cybersecurity strategist and media commentator dedicated to securing the digital frontier. Currently serving as vCISO & Cybersecurity Advisor at Huntress, he bridges the gap between technical grassroots and executive-level risk management. His career is defined by a steadfast commitment to innovation and community engagement, establishing him as a trusted advisor to partners and clients worldwide.
In his current capacity, Muhammad supports organisations across the EMEA region with executive-level security strategy, incident leadership, and long-term risk reduction. His work sits at the intersection of technical depth and business alignment, helping enterprises translate complex security challenges into actionable outcome driven strategies.
Previously, Muhammad served as a member of the Check Point Office of the CTO and as a Presales Leader, where he was instrumental in driving technical sales strategy, partner engagement, and enterprise solution architecture. As a Global Cybersecurity Evangelist, he has championed robust security practices through global conferences, panels, and educational initiatives. His contributions to the field were recognised in 2023 with the prestigious Distinguished Evangelist Award.
A prominent industry voice, Muhammad is frequently featured in esteemed media outlets, including BBC News, Forbes, Sky News, The Telegraph, The Independent, and Computer Weekly. He is widely cited as an expert on high-profile topics involving digital security for businesses and society. Known for combining deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder influence, Muhammad remains passionate about academic collaboration and building secure digital futures.
Outside of work Muhammad is self-proclaimed foodie! His phone gallery is proof of all the different cuisines he likes to try out with a soft spot for sweet desserts. He is also a keen traveller whether it's his favourite scenic route in Oman, or the roadtrip to Monaco he likes to talk about his travels across the globe.
