Easypaisa Digital Bank has appointed Iftekhar Khan as its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), bringing over 20 years of experience in information security, cybersecurity operations and risk management to the role.
Khan is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with expertise in security operations centres (SOCs), threat intelligence, and security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) implementation. His experience also spans risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, security awareness campaigns, and red and blue team operations.
His professional background includes incident management, tabletop exercises, compromised security assessments, and the development and management of information security policies and procedures. He also brings hands-on experience in IT and system administration, project management and technical support.
Before joining Easypaisa Digital Bank, Khan served as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at JS Bank. He previously held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at HBL Microfinance Bank Limited.
In his new role, Khan brings extensive experience in strengthening cybersecurity frameworks, managing security risks and supporting information security operations.
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