Waqas Khan

Information Security leader with a proven ability to build and manage comprehensive security programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving innovation through strategic technology integration. Expertise encompasses secure network architecture design, advanced security solution implementation, data privacy framework development, and incident response. Adept at leveraging AI and machine learning to optimize security operations, streamline threat analysis, and proactively mitigate risks. Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring high-performing teams, fostering a culture of security awareness, and collaboratin effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Security Strategy & Program Development: Expertise in defining and implementing enterprise-wide

security strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory mandates.

Global Privacy & Regulatory Compliance: Deep understanding of international privacy regulations

(GDPR, HIPAA, PIPEDA, FERPA) and proven experience building robust data governance frameworks.

Advanced Security Operations: Proficient in deploying and managing security technologies (IDS/IPS,

SIEM, SOAR, EDR) to enable proactive threat detection, rapid incident response, and vulnerability

management.

Risk Management & Control Implementation: Adept at conducting risk assessments, developing

mitigation strategies, and implementing security controls.

Security Leadership & Team Development: Proven ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing

security teams, fostering a culture of security awareness and accountability.

The Osgoode Certificate in Privacy

and Cybersecurity Law

Osgoode Professional Development

The Practice of Coaching: An

Introduction to Positioning Others

Roy Group Leadership

Critical Friends Group Coaches

National School Reform Faculty