Revolutionizing Cybersecurity and Virtualization based Security via the invention of DeepSAFE Below-OS Security

Mr. Sallam's pivotal role in the conception and creation of McAfee / Intel DeepSAFE technology marks a milestone in the evolution of cybersecurity. As the visionary architect and inventor behind DeepSAFE, Mr. Sallam not only formulated the initial concept but also led the team from both Intel and McAfee responsible for its development and implementation. This groundbreaking technology, which integrates security at the hardware, firmware, and hypervisor levels, has significantly shaped the future of virtualization-based security. DeepSAFE's innovative approach of embedding security below the operating system revolutionized how protection is integrated into technology, laying the technical groundwork for scalable virtualized secure and isolated desktop apps, services and cloud infrastructure workloads. The importance of DeepSAFE in enhancing the security and safety of desktop and cloud environments cannot be overstated. It was a key factor in Intel’s $7.7 billion acquisition of McAfee, highlighting its immense value and impact. DeepSAFE has since been implemented into the microcode of every Intel processor and the firmware of solid-state drives, solidifying its position as a foundational technology that propelled the secure and safe cloud revolution. Mr. Sallam's contribution to DeepSAFE has not only advanced the field of cybersecurity, below-OS security, firmware and virtualization based security but has also redefined the way security is fundamentally perceived and integrated in the digital world.