Shakeel Sagarwala – Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Canadian Tire Bank
With over 25 years of unparalleled experience in Information/Cyber Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Operations & Management, and more, Shakeel Sagarwala stands as a distinguished figure in the cybersecurity domain. Currently serving as the CISO for Canadian Tire Bank, Shakeel has previously spearheaded security initiatives at prominent institutions such as Habib Bank AG Zurich, Equitable Bank, and Manulife.
Shakeel’s career is decorated with numerous accolades, including recognition as one of the “Top 100 Information Security Executives/CISOs” in the Middle East by the Middle East Security Awards, organized by the CISO Council in collaboration with (ISC)². A highly accomplished leader, influencer, mentor, public speaker, and coach, Shakeel excels at transforming team mindsets to better serve internal customers and achieve organizational goals.
Key Achievements and Skills:
- Extensive experience working with executive management and board members.
- Proven ability to establish and lead Information/Cyber Security functions from the ground up.
- Successfully led Azure Cloud migration projects, gaining unique insights into cloud infrastructure challenges and solutions.
- Pioneered the design and implementation of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).
- Developed comprehensive Information/Cyber Security Governance frameworks, aligning with ISO 27001 & 27002, NIST CSF, and integrating other standards such as NIST 800-53, Cloud Security Alliance, and PCI-DSS.
- Spearheaded the integration of security into the DevOps cycle, transitioning teams to a DevSecOps model.
- Implemented Third Party Risk Management and comprehensive Information Security Risk Management lifecycle strategies.
Shakeel holds numerous professional certifications, including CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, CDPSE, and M_o_R Foundation Certification. He also possesses Master’s degrees in Computer Science and Information Technology.