Imran K. is a battle-tested Information Security Officer with over 15 years in cybersecurity, specializing in governance, risk, compliance (GRC), and defending against evolving threats like AI-driven supply chain attacks and regulatory disclosures. Drawing from hands-on experience in financial services and global consulting, he has authored publications on SEC cyber disclosure rules, SOX compliance in a post-COVID world, and software supply chain security, with works featured in ISC² Insights, Capgemini white papers, and the CTRL+ALT+COMPLY podcast.
A dynamic speaker and Toastmasters International Speech Contest winner, Imran has keynoted at ISC² Congress and ABM Alliance x Dynatrace events, delivering actionable insights on materiality in multi-regulation compliance and combating disinformation through cybersecurity. Certified in CISSP, CRISC, and IBM Security Guardium, he bridges technical depth with executive storytelling to empower CISOs and boards. Fluent in English, Urdu, French, and Arabic, Imran is based in the New York City area and travels globally for high-impact engagements.