Tahira B.

Tahira B. has a strong background in information security and cybersecurity. Tahira is currently working as the Information Security GRC Lead at Fidelity Life Assurance Company Limited, where they are responsible for executing the security strategy, integrating governance principles, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Previously, they held the role of Senior Design Consultant - Network and Security at Spark New Zealand, where they provided expertise in network and security design. Prior to that, Tahira worked as a Cybersecurity Consultant and Cybersecurity Analyst at Datacom, where they led customer conversations, proposed technical controls and security solutions, and managed and monitored SIEM instances. Tahira also has experience as an IT Security Specialist at Telenor Pakistan and as a Project Manager - IT Security Services at CCURE IT Pvt. Ltd. In addition, Tahira has a research background, having worked as a Research Officer in the Department of Communication Security at ICT and as a Team Lead at NUST-SEECS. Throughout their career, Tahira has demonstrated strong technical skills, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to work with teams and across disciplines.

Tahira B. completed their education at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in 2008, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Information and Communication Systems with a focus on Communication Technology. In addition to their degree, they have obtained various certifications throughout their career, including Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) from ISACA in 2022, Understanding GDPR and Data Privacy Expert from LinkedIn in 2021, Creating a Culture of Privacy from LinkedIn in 2020, Understand and Prioritizing Data Privacy from LinkedIn in 2020, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals from Microsoft in 2020, Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate from Microsoft in 2020, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt from Kinverj in 2013, and ITIL Foundation - IT Service Management from CSME, Inc in 2013.