Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) has a strong impact on the security ecosystem, being one of its fastest growing security areas today. With a CAGR of 29%, the total addressable market (TAM) is predicted to reach $25 billion by 2027.

In this panel, we will discuss the roles of service providers and security suppliers, and how to ensure that we are evolving the security ecosystem towards the best interest of our customers.


SASE and the Evolution of the Security Ecosystem

Ahmed is currently VP Group Technology Strategy, Deutsche Telekom, with responsibility for end-to-end network strategy across the Deutsche Telekom Group, as well as leading special projects on products and service production based on converged "network and security”. 
Ahmed has >23 years of experience in the telecommunication industry, at local network operator level and in global group functions at leading global operators, in activities spanning mobile and fixed network domains. He has held multiple positions, focused mostly on strategy, network architecture, solution design, technology Investments prioritization and creation of network related security products.
He has also extensive experience in investments management & control, supporting different operating companies to maximize return on technology investments. 
Ahmed is obsessed with customer value and prioritizes working closely with business units to create new services and products.  He believes that having a good strategy and outstanding execution is key for successful companies.
Ahmed received a Bachelor of Communications and Electronics from Cairo University in 2000 and obtained an MBA from Heinrich-Heine university in Germany, completing his thesis in 2011 on mobile network spectrum choice and economics.

VP Technology Strategy and Executive Tribe Lead Converged Network and Security,  Deutsche Telekom AG, Board Area Technology & Innovation

Ahmed Hafez 2024

Ahmed Hafez

VP Technology Strategy and Executive Tribe Lead Converged Network and Security , Deutsche Telekom AG

Thomas is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Telekom Security and Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Deutsche Telekom AG. In this role, he is responsible for cyber security as well as all other operational security issues at Deutsche Telekom. 
Thomas, who holds a degree in electrical engineering, is also a member of the Board of Management of Deutschland sicher im Netz and holds numerous consulting positions.

Chief Security Officer, Deutsche Telekom AG and Chief Executive Officer, Deutsche Telekom Security GmbH

Thomas Tschersich 

Filippo Cassini joined Fortinet in 2003 and has more than 25 years of experience in the telecommunications, IT and security industries. He leads one of Fortinet’s most senior and skilled engineering team which engages with Fortinet's top Customers around the world. Before becoming Fortinet’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Consulting Systems Engineering, Filippo held positions as Security Products System Engineer and also worked as a security consultant for various companies.

Global Technical Officer, SVP of Engineering, Head of Pre-sales

SASE and the Evolution of the Security Ecosystem

Speakersin Session: SASE and the Evolution of the Security Ecosystem

Ahmed Hafez

Filippo Cassini

Thomas Tschersich