Kashif Riaz is an IT and cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) professional with over 27 years of experience in IT audit, cybersecurity governance, technology risk management, regulatory compliance, privacy, business continuity, and ISO management systems. He specializes in AI governance, information security, cyber resilience, and regulatory compliance, helping organizations strengthen governance through internationally recognized standards and risk-based approaches to enable secure digital transformation and responsible AI adoption.
He holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science and internationally recognized certifications including CISA, CISM, CRISC, ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer, ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer, ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager, and Certified Artificial Intelligence Professional (CAIP). Throughout his career, he has supported major public and private sector organizations in strengthening cybersecurity governance, regulatory readiness, operational resilience, and secure digital transformation.
