Awwab Arif
MD/SVP - CISO
Bank of Hope
More than 20 years of experience in Information Technology, Information Security, IT risk, compliance and a proven track record in establishing and managing of an Information Security program aligned to overall organizational strategic goals and risk appetite. Expertise in establishing Information Security policies, procedures, management reporting, and an array of Internal Controls with a demonstrable efficacy towards managing risks and meeting audit, third party risk and regulatory obligations. Effective in understanding the business need and enabling the business to operate with minimal to no impact while reducing risk and implementing security controls.
Participate in security product advisory boards. Active in the Security community giving lectures, speaking at conferences, leading round table discussions, and participating in local meetups.