Sohaib Syeed Ahmed is a seasoned cybersecurity and IT governance leader with over 15 years of experience driving enterprise-wide security programs. As the AVP of Information Security at First National Financial, he has successfully led the implementation of ISO 27001-aligned security frameworks, risk management strategies, and advanced security operations.
With a strong background in IT governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC), Sohaib has worked with financial institutions, consulting firms, retail and other industries in delivering robust cybersecurity strategies. His expertise spans vendor risk management, cloud security, vulnerability management and incident response, making him a trusted advisor to executive leadership and boards.
An ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISM, CISA, and Certified Risk Manager (ISO 31000), Sohaib brings deep technical knowledge combined with strategic insight. In this masterclass, attendees will gain practical frameworks for cyber resilience, risk-based security decision-making, and leadership strategies for today’s evolving threat landscape.