Alissa Abdullah

SVP, Chief Security Officer, Mastercard

Alissa Abdullah, known as 'Dr. Cash', is the Executive Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Mastercard. She oversees the company's global cybersecurity strategy and leads specialized teams dedicated to protecting digital payment infrastructure worldwide. She holds advisory positions with several U.S. government entities in the field of cybersecurity. Dr. Abdullah holds a PhD and has over two decades of experience in information security, and is recognized as one of the most prominent female leaders in the industry.