Ahmad Tanweer, ICT Security Manager

Ahmad Tanweer

ICT Security Manager

FLOW

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Higher diploma, Cyber Security
Experience
10 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 3 Months

ICT Security Manager at FLOW
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since June 2022

• Spearheaded the integration of contractual obligations & cybersecurity requirements, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and the effectiveness of cyber risk management protocols.
• Strategically contributed to the formulation and execution of IT strategic plans, policies, and programs, aligning them with corporate objectives and driving organizational growth.
• Architected and sustained cybersecurity policies, procedures, and guidelines grounded in ISO 27001 standards, addressing dynamic organizational needs, and ensuring compliance.
• Championed the establishment and maintenance of FLOW's security vision, strategy, and program, collaborating with senior management to secure critical information assets.
• Pioneered the development and implementation of comprehensive IT Security Policies and Procedures, leading to a substantial reduction in organizational information asset risks.
• Directed the deployment, delivery, and support of technical security policies and procedures through a strategic partnership with FLOW's technical managed services provider.
• Enforced rigorous compliance with IT Security Policies and Procedures, ensuring consistent organizational adherence and mitigating security risks.
• Conducted in-depth risk assessments and vulnerability scans for IT systems and services, proactively identifying and mitigating potential threats.
• Executed robust IT security controls derived from IT Security and Risk Treatment Plans, safeguarding the integrity and security of systems and services.
• Devised and implemented comprehensive Security Testing and Evaluation (ST&E) plans for high and moderate category services/systems, validating the efficacy of security controls.
• Provided authoritative certification of results for high and moderate category systems/services, offering accreditation recommendations to authorize operations.
• Delivered specialized, targeted technical training on information security, and spearheaded IT security communications tailored to FLOW's organizational requirements.
• Instituted rigorous measures to assess and enhance operational capabilities, ensuring compliance with IT Security Policy and Standards.
• Conducted thorough evaluations of emerging threats and vulnerabilities, analyzing their impact on the company's infrastructure and systems to inform strategic responses.
• Compiled and delivered detailed reports to the Head of IT, highlighting the progress and effectiveness of FLOW's IT Security Program and demonstrating its strategic impact and value

Cybersecurity Consultant at Channels by STC - Flint Consulting
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • June 2021 to June 2022

• Implemented NCA compliance and GUARD strategy organization-wide, developing and enforcing standards, processes, and guidelines to meet regulatory requirements.
• Designed and maintained a Cybersecurity Governance framework, leveraging Channels standards and best practices to ensure robust cybersecurity protocols.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and execute a Cybersecurity Strategy, addressing governance risk, regulatory requirements, and compliance through strategic planning and implementation.
• Prepared comprehensive evidence for NCA & GUARD Assessments, ensuring readiness and compliance for regulatory evaluations.
• Validated and assisted in implementing recommended cybersecurity controls, addressing, and mitigating open cybersecurity risks for the Channels team.
• Enhanced daily operations and knowledge sharing by contributing to routine activities and building team capabilities through knowledge transfer and expertise.
• Managed continuous compliance and the Security Compliance Framework, developing, and maintaining control frameworks for cybersecurity health checks, ensuring adherence to security policies and directives.

Cybersecurity Consultant at Moh - Solution by STC
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • June 2020 to June 2021

• Led efforts to implement a Cyber Security Management System (CSMS), enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of cyber risk, governance, processes, and operations.
• Assisted in establishing a Cyber Security Compliance strategy and supported team members during compliance assessment initiatives, including KPI development and measurement.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams and business leaders to provide a Cybersecurity vision and define the Cybersecurity Strategy, planning and implementing solutions to address governance risk, regulatory requirements, and compliance.
• Supported the implementation of NCA Compliance across the organization, developing standards, processes, and guidelines as required.
• Oversaw and assisted the team in preparing for the NCA ECC Assessment.

Senior Information Security Consultant at SABIC - COMM IT
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • January 2017 to May 2020

• Spearheaded activities related to RCA Management, steering actions until closure.
• Directed Information Security Audits and supervised service delivery teams.
• Evaluated new information feeds and threat actor activities, developing executive reports
• Reported high-severity incidents to management with progress updates, followed up on actionable items with different teams until closure, and managed dashboard preparation, enhancing existing reporting structures (daily, weekly, and monthly).
• Maintained the Security Compliance Framework according to policy and directives and developed a control framework for health checks monitoring.

Information Security Advisor at IBM INDIA PVT LTD
  • India - Bengaluru
  • March 2014 to December 2016

Extended security advisory services with a focus on the regional management through effective strategic planning and project management

Collaborated with Customer Security Officers and communicated security knowledge and security activities

Recognized for leading global teams and reported KPIs to Security and Compliance Executive; proactively contributed to the IBM Regional Security Plan; directed information security audits and supervised the service delivery teams

Education

Higher diploma, Cyber Security
  • at MIT
  • November 2021
Master's degree, MBA Information Technology
  • at Kalinga University, Raipur Chhattisgarh, India
  • June 2015
Master's degree, CYBER LAW, IT ACT
  • at ASIAN SCHOOL OF CYBER LAW
  • April 2012

cyber law , It act

Diploma, Advance Computer Diploma
  • at National Institute of Information and Technology
  • August 2001

software development, database, front end backend connectivity

Bachelor's degree, Accounts
  • at Vanijaya Maha Vidalya
  • June 1999

accountancy honors

Specialties & Skills

Auditing
Governance
Information Assurance
Enterprise Risk Management
Information Security Management
Information Security
Vulnerability & GAP Assessment
IT Governance / IT Audit
Risk & Compliance Management
Cross-functional Coordination
Consultation/ Advisory Services
Threat Management
DLP Management
Security Policy Implementation

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Hindi
Native Speaker

Memberships

ISACA
  • Member
  • October 2018

Training and Certifications

Certified in Risk & Information System Controls (CRISC) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2022
Valid Until:
March 2025
ISO/IEC 27001:27005 Lead Auditor (LA) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2010
ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Lead Implementer (LI) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2014
Certified Data Privacy Solution Engineer (CDPSE) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2020
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2018
Valid Until:
October 2023
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL Foundation@ V3) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2009
Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator NG (CCSA) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2003
Certified of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2015
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2008
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2002
Certified Sarbanes-Oxley Expert (CSOE) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2010

Hobbies

  • Playing Cricket
  • Listening Music