Asif Kaba

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About Asif Kaba

Executive leader with information technology, cyber security, risk, and compliance experience. Managed programs for Fortune 100 firms involving large, complex, and highly regulated environments, across multiple industries throughout the globe. I've helped numerous organizations establish, enhance and revamp their environments to strengthen cyber-security maturity. I provide advisory guidance to and mentor multiple CISOs. With my proven expertise in cybersecurity, risk and governance, I am passionate about helping organizations mature their enterprise-wide capability to effectively manage cybersecurity risk. I understand the nuances of balancing operational needs with strategic direction in managing cybersecurity so that it remains cost effective yet robust enough to address the threat landscape. I have demonstrated experience in effectively developing and implementing numerous highly effective security programs engaging with all levels of management/executives including the C-suite. I am continually helping organizations successfully meet their tactical and strategic business goals while remaining secure for their employees, business partners, clients, and customers. Industries: Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Health Care, Biotech, Financial Services, Consumer Packaged Goods, Retail, Technology Media & Telecom My expertise includes: • Integrated Control Frameworks Using Leading Practices /Standards Such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/2, ISO 20017, ISO 22301, CIS, CSA CCM, ITIL, and COBIT • Data Protection and Controls • Key Performance and Key Risk Indicator Development • C-Level Strategy and Roadmap for Cybersecurity • Business Process (Re-) Engineering and Hardening • Cybersecurity Capability and Maturity Assessments • Threat and Vulnerability Management • Cyber Resiliency, Business / Workforce Continuity, and Technology Disaster Recovery • Cybersecurity Event and Incident Management • Third Party Risk Management • Data Privacy and Regulations • Identity Lifecycle Management • Facilitation of CISO innovation and teaming events for organizational change and development • Operating Model Development for Small, Medium and Large Businesses I am frequently involved with community service and contributing by giving time and knowledge to the profession as well as its constituents. I have moderated and been a speaker at community and professional cybersecurity events.