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Rashid Hussain, Information Security Assessor

Rashid Hussain

Information Security Assessor·Sharjah Electricity Water and Gas Authority

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems (Security and Forensics)

Work experience

Total years of experience: 5 years, 4 months

Information Security Assessor

February 2021 - Present

Sharjah Electricity Water and Gas Authority

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

February 2021 - Present

Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (2021)
• Closing Compliance Gaps: Addressed identified gaps from compliance assessments and
worked with IT teams to ensure we adhered to cybersecurity standards.
• Cybersecurity Training: Delivered security training to SEWA employees, ensuring that
the entire team was aware of best practices and security protocols.
• IT Compliance Monitoring: Helped set up systems to monitor and report on IT
compliance across SEWA, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
• ISO/IEC 27001 Certification: Played a key role in helping SEWA achieve ISO/IEC 27001
certification, enhancing our overall cybersecurity posture.

IT Infrastructure - IT Security Team (02/2022 - 06/2024)
• Audit & Compliance Support: I worked closely with the GRC team, ensuring compliance
through internal and external audits, addressing findings promptly and effectively.
• Incident Response & Cybercrime Investigations: Managed technical security incidents
and led cybercrime investigations, keeping our systems protected from evolving threats.
• Stakeholder Reporting: Regularly provided security updates to management and
stakeholders, offering clear insights into security challenges and proposed actions.
• Security Projects & Vendor Management: I reviewed and selected IT security solutions,
ensuring vendors delivered on expectations and met our security standards.
• Vulnerability Management: I worked with IT teams to identify and close gaps found in
VAPT reports, ensuring our systems were safe from potential attacks.
• Privileged Access & Network Monitoring: I monitored and maintained privileged access
controls and network performance to ensure the integrity and security of our systems.
• Active Directory Management: Oversaw the creation and management of use

SCADA - OT Security (06/2024 - ongoing)
• IEC 62443 Compliance: I ensure that all substations under my supervision comply with
IEC 62443 standards, creating a more secure OT environment.
• Strengthening System Resilience: I proactively identify system vulnerabilities and lead
efforts to fortify our systems, ensuring stable and secure operations across our network.
• Developing Procedures & Registers: I design and implement procedures, risk registers,
and asset registers for the Engineering section, helping streamline operations and
reduce risks.
• Cybersecurity Solutions: I tailor cybersecurity frameworks that align with SCADAspecific needs, making sure our solutions meet industry best practices and safeguard
critical infrastructure.

Company industry:
Utilities

Education

Higher Colleges of Technology, Sharjah Men's College

August 2017

August 2017

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems (Security and Forensics)

United Arab Emirates

Skills

CYBER SECURITY
Intermediate
CYBER SECURITY
Intermediate
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Intermediate
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Intermediate
COMPUTER SECURITY
Intermediate
COMPUTER SECURITY
Intermediate
FORENSIC SCIENCES
Intermediate
FORENSIC SCIENCES
Intermediate
RESILIENCE
Intermediate
RESILIENCE
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
AUDITING
Intermediate
AUDITING
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
INCIDENT RESPONSE
Intermediate
INCIDENT RESPONSE
Intermediate
INVESTIGATION
Intermediate
INVESTIGATION
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Hobbies and interests

Programming:
Reading:
on cars,
Cars: