Dr. Tahir I.
Details
Harvard Business School
2021 : 2022
DSc
Cybersecurity
Capitol Technology University
2013 : 2021
Master of Information Assurance
Information Technology
Capitol Technology University
2009 : 2013
BSCS
Information Systems
Strayer University
1997 : 2001
★ Policy Management Program Management
★ Security Metrics Program Management
★ Compliance Program Management
★Continuous Monitoring Program Management
★Security Frameworks Program Management
★ Risk Management Program Management
★ Vulnerability Program Management
★ IT Business Continuity Planning Management
★ IT Audit Coordination Management
2018 : Present
KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)
Information Security Lead - Heading GRC & Awareness Programs
★ Cybersecurity Program Management
★ Continuous Program Management
★ Incident Response Management
★ Security Architecture
★ Vulnerability Management
★ Risk Management
★ Security Acquisition Management
★ Security Certification and Authorization Management
★ Management of Security Information and Event Management
★ Awareness and Training Management
2009 : 2018
Noaa Marine Fisheries
Executive Advisor - Cybersecurity
Skills
Analysis, Business Continuity, Business Process Improvement, CISSP, Cloud Computing, Computer Security, Consulting, Cybersecurity, DIACAP, Disaster Recovery, Enterprise Architecture, FISMA, Governance, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Security Management, Information Technology, Infrastructure Management, Integration, IT Audit, IT Management, Leadership, Management, Network Security, NIST, Process Improvement, Program Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Risk Assessment, Security, Security Architecture Design, Security Policy, SharePoint, Strategy, System Administration, Training, Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability Management
About
A strategic leader with a progressive and vibrant ideology of transformative change in delivering business solutions with a proven record of saving millions in information technology and cybersecurity programs by leveraging process reengineering, creativity, automation, and business innovation
An expert with knowledge and people skills starting with information security and technology planning, software development, data management, cloud provisioning and migration, continuous monitoring, security risk management, compliance management, governance, program budgeting, security architecture, ending with excellent customer service, and communications skills
Dynamic cybersecurity visionary with management and extensive hands-on experience in the commercial, government, education, and global sectors
Excellent success record in tailoring and implementing robust Risk Management Frameworks (RMF), Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) programs, cybersecurity strategies, and technical security solutions
More than two decades of experience with policies, procedures, strong people skills, problem-solving, auditing, risk management, and frameworks (NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, FISMA, ISO 27001, SOX/Cobit, PCI DSS, NCA ECC)
Advisor on strategic direction to senior management using the data-driven dashboard, report cards, and performance indicators within IT and cybersecurity
Oversaw information security programs for complex decentralized organizations within more than 36 offices with teams of up to 20 staff members
Established inter-organization and external strategic relationships to promote cybersecurity programs and initiatives
Hired, trained, and mentored women in cybersecurity and promoted strategic initiatives supporting Women in the Cybersecurity field.