BATOOL AKBAR
Founder & CEO, Obelisk Consulting

Batool Akbar is a cybersecurity executive and transformation architect who brings Fortune 500 precision to organizations at every stage of growth. As Founder and CEO of Obelisk Consulting, she delivers enterprise-grade security, AI transformation, and strategic risk management—proving that world-class protection doesn’t require enterprise-scale budgets.

With 15+ years driving security innovation at Salesforce, Costco Wholesale, and leading technology firms, Batool has delivered transformational outcomes at scale. At Salesforce, she architected enterprise-wide Zero Trust Security Programs across 100+ environments, deployed AI-powered threat detection systems that reduced vulnerability identification time by 70%, and led product development for security platforms that accelerated compliance workflows by 60% while achieving 95% global MFA adoption. She has successfully directed multi-million-dollar cloud transformation initiatives, managed cross-functional teams spanning engineering, compliance, and operations, and translated complex technical requirements into measurable business value.

Her expertise encompasses the full spectrum of modern security: Zero Trust architecture, AI-driven threat intelligence, regulatory compliance (PCI DSS, NIST, CISA frameworks), identity and access management, and business continuity planning. She combines deep technical acumen with strategic product leadership, having delivered high-stakes programs ranging from $2M–$5M while maintaining focus on organizational resilience and operational excellence. Beyond consulting, Batool is advancing the future of cybersecurity through community leadership. As Speaker Director and Board Member of ISSA Puget Sound and Partnership & Program Advancement Director for ThinkCyber Foundation, she mentors emerging security professionals, champions diversity in technology, and elevates industry dialogue on AI safety and digital ethics.

Batool earned her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Central lorida, with concentrations in Computer Science and Business Administration. She holds certifications as a Product Owner, Scrum Master, and SAFe 5.0 practitioner, and is a CISSP candidate.

Through Obelisk Consulting, Batool is redefining what accessible excellence means in cybersecurity—delivering Fortune 500 caliber solutions with agility, transparency, and an unwavering commitment to building trust that scales.