About Mubashar
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- BTSenior Specialist, Cybersecurity & Lead Information AssuranceDIGITAL AND ITNovember 2004 - Today (21 years and 7 months)In today’s digital battleground, cybersecurity isn’t just about defence - it’s about enabling business resilience. As a Lead Cybersecurity Manager & Information Assurance specialist, I provide expertise in risk-driven security strategies, ensuring businesses can anticipate, withstand, and recover from evolving cyber threats without disrupting operations.Expertise in ISO 27001, Risk Governance & Cyber Resilience.Have led & delivered dozens of successful ISMS implementations and audits, guiding businesses to achieve and maintain ISO 27001 certification. My approach blends technical expertise with business-focused solutions that deliver measurable value.Core Expertise:- ISO 27001/27002: Design, implementation, and audit of ISMS for certification and compliance.- GRC Frameworks: Align security with business goals using ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls.- Risk Assessment & Management: Identify, evaluate, and mitigate cyber threats.- Incident Response: Build and execute effective plans to minimise impact and downtime.- Development of clear, actionable security policies and standards to enhance resilience.- Risk advisory & consultancy: Gap analysis, remediation planning, and certification audit readiness support.- Cybersecurity awareness and compliance training: Excel at making complex topics practical and engaging, with proven success in mentoring professionals and guiding organisations through cyber security awareness training and security programmes.From securing global telecom infrastructures to building and transitioning ISMS frameworks, I translate complex security challenges into actionable business insights.Accredited ISO 27001 Internal Auditor & Lead Auditor and member of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISEC).
- Thomson NETgPartner Alliances ManagerEDUCATION AND E-LEARNINGApril 2004 - November 2004 (7 months)London, United KingdomI built and developed strong strategic partnerships with Value-Added Resellers (VARs) and corporate resellers to expand market reach and strengthen revenue growth. By building trust-based relationships and delivering consistent support, I enabled partners to maximize revenue opportunities while aligning with organisational objectives. I collaborated with reseller leadership teams to create joint go-to-market strategies, identify new opportunities, and deliver tailored solutions to customer challenges. These efforts enhanced profitability, improved partner engagement, and reinforced our reputation as a trusted, innovative provider, driving sustainable business growth and establishing long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with key reseller partners across multiple market segments.
- Insight DirectBusiness Development ManagerDIGITAL AND ITMay 2003 - November 2003 (6 months)London, United KingdomI concentrated on gaining market share within the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) market by developing targeted strategies that addressed the unique needs and challenges of this customer segment. This involved conducting detailed market analysis to identify growth opportunities, tailoring solutions to meet specific business requirements, and aligning sales approaches to improve relevance and value. By building strong relationships, offering competitive pricing models, and delivering consistent support, I successfully increased brand visibility, strengthened customer loyalty, and captured new accounts. These focused efforts directly contributed to measurable growth in revenue, pipeline expansion, and overall market presence within the SME sector.
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Education
- Accredited ISO 27001 Internal Auditor & Lead AuditorAccredited ISO 27001 Internal Auditor & Lead Auditor
- BscLondon Metropolitan University1997Bsc