Tahir Khan is an accomplished executive with more than two decades of experience in developing and leading global information security programs in regulated environments. Khan has worked with large-scale financial services organizations, government agencies, and startups in various high-level positions to deploy secure enterprise infrastructures. He has a distinguished career as a cyber defence expert, with specialties in strategy, policy development, advisory services, and engagement leadership. He is also a frequent presenter and speaker on IoT security, fintech, academic, and law enforcement communities.

Khan studied Cyber Analysis/Digital Forensics at George Mason University, earning a Master's degree with a 4.0 GPA. He has held various positions in academia, industry, and government, including Chief Information Security Officer at Verizon, Global Chief Information Security Officer at Sensity Systems, and Vice President Information Security at ETS: Electronic Transaction Systems.

Khan is a strategic and global business leader, excelling in strategy, business development, and security. He has extensive cyber defence expertise, with an advanced understanding of defensive and offensive systems, advanced threat detection capabilities, and zero trust architectures. He has consulting and business development skills, and he is adept at increasing revenue by strengthening and forging new relationships, increasing client retention, and representing organizational interests to external strategic partners.

Khan has broad technical acumen and collaborates with stakeholders to bridge the gaps between business requirements, technology capabilities, and ROI. He has a proven ability to guide direct reports and matrixed, cross-functional teams to exceed goals, leading by example and fostering a spirit of teamwork and idea-sharing while maximizing individual contributions.