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Israr Ul Haque, Information Security Manager

Israr Ul Haque

Information Security Manager·Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Electronics & Telecom

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 6 months

Information Security Manager

October 2019 - Present

Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

October 2019 - Present

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Information Technology

Information Security Analyst

June 2018 - September 2019

Habib bank A G Zurich

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 2018 - September 2019

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Information Technology

Information Security Analyst

June 2018 - September 2019

Habib bank A G Zurich

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 2018 - September 2019

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Information Technology

Cyber & Information Security Analyst

June 2016 - June 2018

Riyad Bank

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

June 2016 - June 2018

• Information Security Risk Assessment of different applications and systems in scope of PCIDSS v3.2 and ISO 27001
• Policy reviews and updates
• System Administrative support of Metric Stream GRC product in Riyad Bank
• Establish Risk Register of banking applications through GRC system
• Advise on numerous InfoSec solutions
• Measuring Information Security department KRI’s through SAS KRI system
• Measuring KPI in scope of ISMS by GRC System
• Develop Information Security KRI and KPI framework
• Provide Information security awareness training and developing framework with awareness messages
• Work for continuous improvement in ISMS program.
• Validate information security audit observations
• Implement ISMS program on Riyad Online Corporate channel and primary data center.
• Internal Control testing of Information Security department
• Ensure corrective and preventive measure on timely basis of ISMS program

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Information Technology

IT Auditor

December 2014 - May 2016

TimeXperts

Karachi, Pakistan

December 2014 - May 2016

• Review of Oracle & SQL Database access Control.
• Review of Active Directory of different (SaaS) environment through AD Manager Plus.
• Backups Audit of Oracle & SQL of different (SaaS) environments.
• Review of Windows and Linux Patch Deployment on monthly basis.
• Review of AD Password Policy.
• Supports information security awareness through assisting in development of training materials, facilitating orientations and drafting written communications.
• Annual review of Service Organization Controls (SOC 2 Type 1/2).
• Review SOC2 Report of Service Providers.
• Review the Sales Force Ticket Management System, Open Source Ticket Management system (OTRS) and HCM Ticket system by (Sea pine Test Track).
• Annual Canadian Standard on Assurance Engagements (CSAE 3416) Type 2 review of 3rd party Services
• Annual International Standards for Assurance Engagements (ISAE 3402) Type 2 review of 3rd party Services

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Information Security Officer

July 2011 - December 2014

Dubai Islamic Bank

Karachi, Pakistan

July 2011 - December 2014

• Ensure that monthly, semi-annual and annual application inspections are conducted accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all requests are properly authorized and approved by the application or business owner prior to committing the change.
• Process and manage IDs and access
• Overcome various internal and external Audit Observations of different domains as an Auditee.
• Evaluation and implementation of role matrices.
• Identifying Key Risk Indicators (KRI) of Information System in Risk Management Project.
• Creation of Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) Matrix - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• Creation of IT ICFR (Internal Control of Financial Report) on the requirement of SBP
• Review monthly backup reports of database on DR Site.
• Input into the design and implementation of the risk assessment methodology.
• Manage access control to systems such as file shares or document repositories.
• Identify and improve security processes and controls. Assist in implementing these improvements. Provide remediation support for deficiencies.
• Provide detailed technical information security advice and guidance to the support teams with in the IT units
• Responsible for configuration management involving strict adherence to change management process
• Establish and manage relevant SLAs with IT suppliers and ensure operational contracts are in place.
• Coordinates with SBP Audit/ Internal & External Audits of Information Technology Division.
• Organize, update and perform regular follow-up for compliance of SBP, Internal & external findings of IT Division.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Information Technology

Information Security Administrator

October 2007 - April 2011

Royal Bank of Scotland

Karachi, Pakistan

October 2007 - April 2011

• Access Control Administration (including process doc, resolution of all access requests and periodic reviews of User profiles / access rights).
• Manages user account update requests, including add/remove users and change permissions.
• Provide first level technical security support to business unit employees
• Contributing in DR Drills to ensure critical applications are accessible.
• Review security audit reports and address potential gaps and risks.
• Conduct DR Drill with maximum load on every year and create a report.

Achievements
As an essential part in two big integrations
Integration; of Prime Bank with ABN AMRO Bank.
Integration; of ABN AMRO Bank with RBS Bank.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Information Technology

Education

Sir Syed University Of Engineering & Technology

September 2007

September 2007

Bachelor's degree, Electronics & Telecom

Pakistan

GPA (point): 2.8 out of 4

GPA (point): 2.8 out of 4

Skills

ISO 27001
Expert
ISO 27001
Expert
IT Audit
Expert
IT Audit
Expert
Change Management
Expert
Change Management
Expert
Access Control
Expert
Access Control
Expert
Risk Management
Expert
Risk Management
Expert
IS Audit
Expert
IS Audit
Expert
Information Security
Expert
Information Security
Expert
Information Security Operations
Expert
Information Security Operations
Expert
ISO 27001
Expert
ISO 27001
Expert
IT Audit
Expert
IT Audit
Expert
Change Management
Expert
Change Management
Expert
Access Control
Expert
Access Control
Expert
Risk Management
Expert
Risk Management
Expert

Languages

English

Intermediate

Urdu

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
AWS Security Fundamental
Mar 2020
CRISC
Mar 2020 - Mar 2020
CISA
Jun 2019 - Mar 2020
COBIT5 Foundation 03980428-01-CFN2
Apr 2016
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer ISLI1008651-2015-11
Nov 2015 - Nov 2018

Hobbies and interests

Traveling