Umair Aziz

Umair Aziz is an experienced information security professional currently serving as the Chief Information Security Officer and Head of Information Security at Mashreq since July 2023. Previously, Umair held key positions at SadaPay, Telenor Microfinance Bank Limited, and MENA Assistance, where responsibilities included leading teams, implementing security controls, and safeguarding sensitive data. Umair's earlier roles featured significant contributions to information security programs and application security, with expertise in DevSecOps, threat modeling, and risk assessments. A notable achievement includes implementing the ISO 27001 standard at NUST School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, making it one of the first universities globally to receive this certification. Umair holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Information and Communication Systems from NUST-SEECS.