Farwa Hassan
@farwahassan
Cyber Security Professional with expertise in compliance and training.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Cyber Security Professional with extensive experience in compliance and security awareness training. My journey in the cybersecurity field has been marked by significant achievements, including designing and delivering training programs that have increased employee compliance by 25% at Habib Metropolitan Bank. I have a strong track record of developing targeted security campaigns that effectively reduce vulnerabilities, such as achieving a 50% reduction in phishing click-through rates within a year.
Throughout my career, I have collaborated with cross-functional teams to align security objectives with organizational goals, ensuring compliance with standards like ISO 27001 and SOC 2. My role as an Assistant Manager at Bank Alfalah Limited allowed me to enhance security posture by 40% through the implementation of robust training processes. I am passionate about educating employees and stakeholders on regulatory requirements, having conducted numerous sessions that emphasize the importance of compliance.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication Engineering and various certifications, including Certified Cyber Security Professional and Certified IBM Security Qradar Analyst, I am committed to continuous learning and professional development. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my skills in incident response, risk management, and security operations to protect organizational assets and data.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager Cybersecurity Compliance
Habib Metropolitan Bank
Jul 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Designed and delivered security awareness training programs resulting in a 25% increase in employee compliance with security policies and procedures. Developed and implemented targeted security awareness campaigns leveraging phishing simulations and training initiatives to reduce click-through rates by 50% within 12 months.
Assistant Manager Information Security
Bank Alfalah Limited
Jul 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year)
Developed and implemented technical processes and procedures for security awareness training, enhancing security posture by 40% and ensuring ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance. Created detailed SOPs for managing security awareness training programs, reducing incident response time by 30% and aligning with ISO 27001 requirements.
Team Lead Information Security
Bank Al-Habib Limited
Feb 2018 - Jul 2021 (3 years 5 months)
Worked with the Security Operation Center (SOC) team to monitor and respond to security incidents, ensuring timely incident response and remediation, resulting in a 30% reduction in mean time to detect (MTTD) and a 25% reduction in mean time to respond (MTTR). Participated in SOC operations, including incident detection, response, and remediation, to ensure the security and integrity of organizati
Education
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Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Science, Telecommunication Engineering
Activities and societies: Scholarship Awardee, Recognition for Research Paper 'Diver less Car'
Studied Telecommunication Engineering, focusing on the principles and applications of telecommunication systems. Recognized as a scholarship awardee and for a research paper on 'Diver less Car'.
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