Alice Fakir, senior partner and vice president of federal cybersecurity services at IBM, brings deep technical expertise and leadership in emerging technologies to Executive Mosaic’s 4×24 Leadership Program, where she serves as chair of the Quantum Group. In this role, she helps guide strategic discussions focused on advancing quantum innovation and aligning industry capabilities with federal mission needs.
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Who Is Alice Fakir?
Fakir leads the delivery of advanced cybersecurity solutions designed to help agencies protect critical systems and data from evolving threats. She holds over 20 years of experience spanning program management, policy, engineering, risk and compliance, cloud security, and security operations.
In her role, Fakir has led large-scale integrations that strengthen agency security postures while optimizing cost and performance across complex government environments. She is also focused on advancing the use of generative AI in cybersecurity and preparing agencies for the post-quantum era, with an emphasis on protecting national assets.
Her team works to integrate AI-driven capabilities that support digital transformation, enhance user experience and improve operational efficiency across federal missions.
What Are Some of Alice Fakir’s Career Achievements?
Fakir brings more than two decades of experience across cybersecurity program management, risk and compliance, policy, engineering, security operations and cloud security, spanning both public and private sector environments. She joined IBM in 2022 following prior leadership roles including vice president and cybersecurity government practice lead at Booz Allen Hamilton.
Earlier in her career, Fakir held executive director positions overseeing cybersecurity programs at major financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley, and served as a senior consultant at PEC Solutions. Her experience also includes leading a War Department contractor team during Operation Iraqi Freedom that addressed supply chain vulnerabilities.
At IBM, Fakir has focused on advancing AI-driven cybersecurity capabilities. She led the development of IBM CyberAgent, one of the first agentic AI solutions designed to help security teams proactively identify threats and accelerate response times. She also played a key role in launching IBM’s cyber response training facility in Washington, D.C., where federal teams can simulate real-world cyberattacks to strengthen readiness and agencywide security culture.
Recently promoted to senior partner, Fakir continues to drive innovation in applying AI to federal cybersecurity operations, emphasizing the integration of advanced tools with strong processes to improve resilience, operational efficiency and trust across agencies.
What Is Alice Fakir’s Role as 4×24 Chair?
Alongside her leadership role at IBM, Fakir serves as chair of Executive Mosaic’s 4×24 Quantum Group. In this capacity, she facilitates dialogue between government and industry stakeholders on how quantum computing and related technologies are shaping federal missions.
She brings a strategic, forward-looking lens to these discussions, helping participants navigate both the potential applications and the challenges tied to quantum adoption. Fakir also plays a key role in fostering collaboration within the group, encouraging members to share insights that can help guide future investment decisions and technology strategies.
What Is the 4×24 Leadership Program?
Executive Mosaic’s 4×24 Leadership Program brings together senior executives from the government contracting community to foster meaningful connections and dialogue with top government officials. The program is designed to facilitate the exchange of ideas, insights and best practices around key mission priorities and emerging challenges.
A core component of the program is its exclusive dinner series, where SVP and C-suite members engage directly with federal decision-makers on topics such as policy direction, acquisition strategy and technology adoption. These discussions provide a unique opportunity to gain perspective on government priorities while building lasting professional relationships in a close-door setting.
The program is geared toward senior leaders seeking to deepen their engagement in the GovCon ecosystem, collaborate with peers and play a role in shaping the future of federal missions.
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