Syed Muhammad Azhar, Head of IT Security Risk Management

Syed Muhammad Azhar

Head of IT Security Risk Management

Faysal Bank Ltd

Location
Pakistan - Karachi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Post Graduation Computer Science( PGD )
Experience
31 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :31 years, 4 Months

Head of IT Security Risk Management at Faysal Bank Ltd
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • My current job since October 2013

Governance of Databases, DBA activity monitoring/analysis
Control and monitor DB admin passwords
Network admin activity monitoring
Strategy defining/verification of backups
Applications access control/review management (for entire running applications - \{8000+Users\})
Perform surprise review for IT staff and critical users
Impalement Change Control Process
Highlight KRIs to IT Steering Committee/Top management
Manage critical application’s log monitoring process
Responsible to manage IT Security Risk functions
Manage BCP framework and perform drills with coordination of IT and Business (Mock testing)
Manage IT Risk Assessment as per regulatory Compliance
Supervise penetration testing process and coordinate with IT for fixes
Update and Implement IT Security Policy & SOPs as per regulatory guidelines
Coordinate with vendors regarding Information Systems acquisition, development & maintenance
Responsible for Internal/External and regulatory audit
Responsible to execute Security awareness programs

BISO - Head of Information Security at Burj Bank Ltd
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • My current job since September 2006

19+ year multi-functional experience. I’m CISSO (Certified Information Security System Officer)my work experience includes Information Security, I T Operations, Implementation of core banking application, Project Management, SWIFT administration, End-Users training, Preparation and Implementation of Information Security Policies, Business Continuity Policy framework as per British standards BS25999, Identification of KRIs (Key Risk Indicators) for Systems & Applications, Coordination with Audit.
Currently working under Compliance & Risk Group.

IT Project Coordinator at Faysal Bank Limited
  • Pakistan
  • October 2000 to September 2006

From 2000-Present with Faysal Bank Limited, AVP and IT Project Coordinator, involved in IT project with "System Access Ltd Singapore" (International banking solution provider). Involved in all the project areas. Worked as Data Centre In-charge in 4 different branches.

Data Centre Incharge(Sub-Manager) at ANZ Grindlays Bank
  • Pakistan
  • April 1992 to November 1999

Network administration, end users support, communication monitoring including hardware/software management.
Users profile management with security access as per audit requirement
Inventory management
Administration Novell NetWare
Additional task as Output control checking officer (Internal Audit Coordinator)
Preparation and testing of BCP/DRP activities
Involved in BPR (Business Process Re-engineering) activities
Y2K Compliance (Testing & Implementation)
Worked as Data Centre Controller/ In-charge at 6 different locations including head office

Education

Bachelor's degree, Post Graduation Computer Science( PGD )
  • at University Of Balochistan
  • December 1991
Master's degree, Statictics
  • at University Of Balochistan
  • December 1990

Specialties & Skills

Information Security Management
Team Management
Access Management
System Administration
I T Security/ Operations/Administration/Security,Experience in 3 different banking softwares.
IT Project Coordinatior/Neywork Administrator/Operations/Helpdesk/Support.

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Persian
Intermediate
Arabic
Beginner

Training and Certifications

CISSO (Certified Information Security System Officer) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2012
Valid Until:
January 9999
(Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2009
(Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2007
(Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 1996
(Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2010
(Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2011
(Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2012
(Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2005
(Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2006
(Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2010
(Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2012
(Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2007
(Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2007
COBIT (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2011
Valid Until:
October 2011
(Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2012
Valid Until:
June 2012
CCNA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2001
Valid Until:
June 2001
MCP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2001
Valid Until:
May 2001