Ala'a Elbeheri
About Ala'a Elbeheri
Ala'a Elbeheri is a Senior Lead Auditor specializing in IT Risk and Compliance at Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited, with over 20 years of experience in Information Technology.
Title
Ala'a Elbeheri holds the title of Senior Lead Auditor - IT Risk and Compliance. In this role, he focuses on adherence to SOC2, PCIDSS, and ISO27001 standards, ensuring comprehensive oversight and compliance within information technology domains.
Company
Currently, Ala'a Elbeheri is employed at Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited, located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. His role commenced in 2022, and he serves as the Senior Lead Auditor - IT Risk and Compliance, bringing his extensive expertise in IT security and compliance to the company.
Education and Expertise
Ala'a Elbeheri has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Sc.) in Telecommunications Engineering from Alexandria University and multiple diplomas from Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology in areas including Project Management, Applied Management, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management, and Emergency Management. Additionally, he has pursued language and cultural studies at various institutions such as École des Adultes Le Carrefour and Geothe Institute Alexandria, achieving proficiency in French and German.
Professional Background
Over his career, Ala'a Elbeheri has held various senior positions, contributing to his thorough understanding of IT security and compliance. His professional experience includes working at Interac Corp. as Senior Manager, Information Security Governance, and 2Keys as Senior Lead Auditor, Compliance. He has also provided his expertise to organizations such as Domtar Paper, CN, and Entrust. Currently, he works at Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited, GlobeTechConsult Inc., and The Knowledge Academy.
Certifications and Languages
Ala'a Elbeheri holds numerous certifications in frameworks like ISO, NIST, ITAF, GDPR, COBIT, SABSA, Cyber Security CSF, CMMI, PIPEDA, and ITSG-33. His language skills are notable, with fluency in English, German, and Arabic, professional knowledge of French, and a good knowledge of Greek. Additionally, he holds Government of Canada SECRET security clearance.