Kashif Salam

Cybersecurity and Risk Management leader

Dear Sir / Madam

As a seasoned leader with expertise in architecture, strategy, development, and governance of cybersecurity and Risk Management, and track record of revitalizing security portfolios with my relentless leadership at Manulife, ORION and Rogers, it is with great enthusiasm and confidence that I apply for this position.

My greatest strengths to match the consistent growth and success include

Intrapreneurship: Innovative thought leader, expertise in strategy, planning, development and delivery of business outcomes, accomplished over 50% cost efficiencies in delivery, 70% improvement in maturity, revenue growth of 150% and 50% YoY savings in OPEX.

Governance, Risk and Compliance:  Expertise in developing, implementing and monitoring Cybersecurity, Risk, Governance and Compliance strategies and programs in complex and regulated environments. Developed and enhanced security frameworks for Information Security Risk Assessment, Threat Modelling, Risk Management. Proficient in Security Assessments, Managed Pre/ Post Audit plans for internal and external audits with in-depth understanding of control maturity metrics.

Security Architecture and Solutions: Led the development of Enterprise Cybersecurity Architecture Framework and Security Patterns. Expertise in defining and developing Target State security architectures, assessing the current state and identifying gaps. Highly competent in Technology Lifecyle Management, making innovative ideas, services and offerings a reality. Designed and developed MSSP practice for security services with over $25 million budget.

Leadership: Excellence in analytical and people skills with strong business acumen, solid organizational and staff development skills. A dynamic career as an individual contributor and leading teams of highly skilled professionals and OEM vendors. Managed C – level relationship internally and externally. Spearheaded teams and portfolios with annual revenue of over $350M and operating budget of $60M.

I am confident that my in-depth technical expertise and keen business insights in Information Security and Risk Management with extensive experience in leading and developing teams of subject matter experts will enable me to have a strong impact in your organization and provide you with an invaluable resource.

Sincerely,           
Kashif Salam, CISM
 

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering.