About

About Our Chapter

Vision:

This charter establishes the foundation for the ISACA Chapter, Islamabad, in alignment with the principles of professionalism, compliance, and regulatory standards. As a professional organization, we are dedicated to serving our members and the community by fostering excellence in information systems, cybersecurity, governance, risk management, and assurance.

The chapter's vision is “To set the standard for excellence and professional development in information systems, cybersecurity, and assurance across Pakistan.”

 

Mission:

At the ISACA Chapter, Pakistan, our mission is to empower professionals and organizations in Islamabad, Pakistan with the knowledge, skills, and ethical principles necessary to excel in the dynamic fields of information systems, cybersecurity, and assurance.

We are dedicated to:

ü  Promoting continuous learning and professional development through high-quality educational events and certifications.

ü  Fostering a vibrant community of networking and collaboration among industry experts, practitioners, and students.

ü  Upholding the highest ethical standards and advocating compliance with regulatory frameworks.

ü  Engaging with and serving our local communities through outreach and pro bono initiatives.

ü  Advancing research and thought leadership in information systems, cybersecurity, and assurance.

ü  Cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes all who share our passion for excellence.

ü  With unwavering commitment, we strive to be the foremost resource for professionals and organizations seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of information security, governance, risk management, and compliance in Pakistan.

Goals:

ü  Knowledge Dissemination and Professional Development

ü  Networking and Collaboration

ü  Ethical Standards and Compliance

ü  Community Engagement and Outreach

ü  Research and Thought Leadership

ü  Membership Growth and Engagement

ü  Financial Stewardship

Chapter Leaders

 

Ammar Hussain Jaffri

President

With decades of experience under his belt, Ammar Jaffri is a forward-thinking leader and mentor specializing in emerging technologies and their application in both public and private sector organizations. He has played a key role in numerous national projects and is actively engaged in various national initiatives, as well as being connected with several international organizations and forums.

 

Abdul Waheed

Sectary

CISM, CRISC, CISSP, ISO 27001 LI

16+ Years of experience in Information Technology and Information Security (Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, IT Operation, IT Infrastructure Management, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Corporate Training on Information Security)

 

Profile photo of Kashan MustansarKashan Mustansar

Vice President of ISACA

PRINCE2 Practitioner, CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 – ISMS, BQF Lean Practitioner

18 years of expertise in Strategy, Program Management, Business/Risk Assurance, and IT, has been instrumental in successful business transformations for various FTSE 100 companies

Saqib Muhammad

Treasurer

CISA, MCT, MCSA, MCSE, Azure Expert, M365 Expert

Over 10 years of experience in IT encompassing System Administration, Network Administration, IT Audit, and IT Security. As an IT Manager and IS Auditor in Information Technology Operations, lead teams responsible for Server and Network management in a prominent chartered accountancy firm worldwide.

 

 

Amadia Zahoor Abbasi

Joint Secretary

CISA, PMP, ITIL, CSM, MS AI, LSS.

Over 10 years of experience in the Telecom sector encompassing Finance, Quality Assurance, Internal Controls, IT Audits, Center of Excellence, and Automation. Led Master Data Team responsible for data privacy, SoX Compliance, and audits.

Khawaja Muhammad Ali

Membership Director & CSX Liaison

CISA, CRISC, CDPSE, CSXP

Over 23 years of multi-sectoral experience and am a seasoned IT Governance & Information Security professional. A Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & Digital Forensics Expert, and high-tech Crimes Investigator. Contributing to several national initiatives to bring Pakistan's Cybersecurity strategy in place, having an unwavering commitment to excellence in fields of technology, security, and leadership.

 

 

 

Muneeb Mushtaq

Chairperson Social Media & Site Administration

CISA, Azure Expert, M365 Expert

With 2 years of experience in IT encompassing System Administration, Network Administration, IT Audit, and IT Security. Serving as IT Administrator and IS Auditor in Information Technology Operations in a prominent chartered accountancy firm worldwide.