Our Story – How CyberShelter Was Founded
CyberShelter
Founded by industry stalwarts

Leaders with proven expertise

Illyas Kooliyankal

MR. ILLYAS KOOLIYANKAL

Founder & Group CEO

A distinguished cybersecurity leader with over 30 years of experience, Illyas Kooliyankal is the visionary leader behind our cybersecurity company, dedicated to safeguarding businesses from advanced digital threats. With years of expertise in cybersecurity, Illyas specializes in building innovative solutions for a secure digital ecosystem. His commitment to excellence drives our mission to protect critical data and empower organizations with cutting-edge cybersecurity strategies. Illyas believes in fostering trust through innovative approaches that ensure resilience against evolving cyber risks.

Mohammed Sheefar Kalluveettil

MR. MOHAMMED SHEEFAR KALLUVEETTIL

Co-Founder & CTO

The future of cybersecurity is bright! CyberShelter welcomes MK as Group CTO and Chief of Staff. He brings a staggering 19 years of experience in Information Security, honed at prestigious organizations like Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Mashreq Bank, Emirates NBD, and British Petroleum. Prior to joining CyberShelter, MK served as the Vice President and Head Of Information Security Engineering at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, where he played a pivotal role in fortifying the bank's digital defenses. His distinguished background signifies not only technical prowess but also exceptional leadership acumen. MK's arrival strengthens CyberShelter's cybersecurity landscape. His visionary approach and in-depth understanding of cybersecurity strategies will be instrumental in the industry dominance.

Ashique Sajjad

MR. ASHIQUE SAJJAD

Chief Operating Officer

A key driver behind CyberShelter Group's growth and success since day one, Ashique has been the young, energetic backbone, playing a key role in establishing and scaling both SecureReading and CyberShelter. At such a young age, he has truly earned his place through unwavering loyalty and passion. With his strong leadership and unyielding commitment, we're poised for even greater success as we move into new opportunities.

Mohammed Meeran Shaikh

MR. MOHAMMED MEERAN SHAIKH

Group CISO

Mohammed brings over 15 years of hands-on experience in the cybersecurity domain, ensuring CyberShelter remains at the forefront of security solutions. His impressive background includes leading the Cybersecurity Operations Center at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, showcasing his proven ability to effectively manage complex security operations.Throughout his career at prestigious organizations like STC Saudi Arabia, the Income Tax Department (Govt. of India), Ericsson, and AXA Insurance, Mohammed Meeran has consistently delivered success. His expertise spans across Cybersecurity Architecture, Cyber Defence Centers, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Information Security GRC, and Managed Security Services (MSSP). Mohammed Meeran is the lead charge in Information Security Engineering, Technology, Solutions, Cloud Security, MSSP Services

A journey through CyberShelter story

Founded with a Mission to Secure the Digital World

Founded with a Mission to Secure the Digital World

CyberShelter was founded with a vision to protect businesses from emerging digital threats through proactive, purpose-driven cybersecurity. From day one, our focus was on building secure bydesign environments, safeguarding sensitive data, and delivering agile security solutions tailored to business needs.
 

We combined deep technical expertise with a commitment to reliability and trust helping organizations secure their infrastructures against the evolving complexity of cyber threats. Our early adaptability and focus on risk-driven security practices became the foundation of our long-term value.

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Our expert team

Meet the team behind our success story

Moments from Our Journey

Dubai Office Inaugration
Dubai Office Inaugration
Future proof your Cloud with Wiz, GulfIT and CyberShelter
Future proof your Cloud with Wiz, GulfIT and CyberShelter
A Cequence & CyberShelter Tee Off
A Cequence & CyberShelter Tee Off
Workshops and Sessions
Workshops and Sessions
GISEC 2025
GISEC 2025
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