Sadiq Panjwani is an experienced information security professional and Team Lead with over 12 years of hands-on experience in managing security operations, conducting risk assessments, and mitigating technology risks.

He has a strong background in applying security design principles, identifying security gaps, and implementing compensating controls for applications, cloud-based SaaS, and PaaS systems.

Sadiq is adept at responding to security incidents, ensuring data leak prevention, and assessing the effectiveness of security controls in alignment with regulatory compliance standards like CPS234.

His technology exposure includes a proficiency in various security tools and platforms such as firewalls from Check Point, Cisco, F5, Fortinet, and Palo Alto, as well as management tools like Algosec and Fortigate.

Additionally, he has experience with DLP systems from ForcePoint and Symantec, proxy solutions like BlueCoat and zScaler, and Endpoint Security tools including Crowdstrike, Symantec, and CarbonBlack.

Sadiq is also skilled in using monitoring and event management tools like Splunk and SolarWinds, and is well-versed in SDLC methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall, and compliance frameworks like ISO 27K, NIST, COBIT, PCI, SOX, and PSPF.

His educational background includes studying CISSP at ISC2, PMP at Executrain in Dubai, ISMS-Lead Auditor at ISACA, and a Bachelor's Degree from NED University of Engineering and Technology.

Previously, he has held positions including Information Security Manager and Senior Security Analyst at Aware Super, Information Security Lead and IT Infrastructure & Security Manager at SHUAA Capital psc, as well as Team Leader - International Support Group at Emirates Airlines.