Shafiq Ahmed

With 18 years of experience in Cybersecurity Governance, Compliance, Risk Management, and Cloud Security. I have led enterprise-wide security transformations, cloud security strategies, threat detection, and governance frameworks and standard (PCI DSS, ISO 27001:2022, NESA, Swift CSP, etc.) for multinational organizations. My expertise lies in aligning cybersecurity with business objectives, ensuring compliance with global standards, and driving digital resilience in an evolving threat landscape. I oversee security governance, cloud security, incident response, and digital risk management, ensuring proactive protection against cyber threats while fostering a strong security culture.

Core Expertise:

✅ Cybersecurity Governance & Compliance – Developing enterprise-wide security strategies, policies, and risk management frameworks.

✅ Cloud & AI Security – Architecting secure multi-cloud (AWS, Azure) infrastructures and leveraging AI & automation for advanced threat detection. ✅ Incident Response & Red Teaming – Leading SOC transformation, Breach & Attack Simulations, and proactive risk mitigation.

✅ Digital Transformation & Security Innovation – Integrating DevSecOps, CI/CD, and digital banking security.

✅ Leadership & Risk Culture – Building high-performing teams and embedding cybersecurity awareness across organizations.