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Sumera Riaz

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Security Solutions Architect - West at Telarus
📍 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Sumera Riaz is a cybersecurity leader and Security Solutions Architect at Telarus who focuses on harmonizing business strategy with security to foster digital trust. Her extensive experience includes serving as a CISO for global enterprises and leading large-scale security initiatives. People often describe her as professional, collaborative, passionate, and an influential leader.

Originally training to be a counselor, Sumera pivoted to technology, finding her passion in cybersecuritys disciplined nature. She previously spent a decade working in Europe and is a former musician who sang and played bass in a band during college. Her interests include NASA and Harvard Business Publishing.

Unique fact: Sumera is a thought leader on the imminent disruption of quantum computing, warning leaders that modern encryption has an expiration date.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Security Solutions Architect - West
Job Level
Junior
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States
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Quantum Computing
She is a vocal advocate for preparing for post-quantum security, has attended the Quantum World Congress, and authored Forbes articles on the topic, urging immediate strategic planning.
Cybersecurity Strategy
As a former CISO and current security architect, she focuses on building adaptive, risk-driven security programs that also function as revenue drivers rather than cost centers.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Security Solutions Architect - West
Telarus
3-2025
Member
Forbes Technology Council
12-2023 - 4-2025
Sr. Director Cyber Security | Solutions Advisor
Bluewave Technology Group
8-2022 - 11-2023
CISO Vice President of Information Security
Rush Street Interactive
9-2022
CISO Enterprise Security
Kapitus
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Media appearances

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Ep. 181 – When Quantum Meets Cyber: A Field Report with Sumera Riaz (Security Solutions Architect – West, Telarus). Featured in Telarus
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Education
Master of Science - MS
National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) Global
Bachelor's degree
Calvary Chapel Bible College
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