Atika Arif
About Atika Arif
Atika Arif is a Senior Information Security Specialist with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Preston University. She specializes in cybersecurity compliance, conducts security assessments, and leads training initiatives to improve information security practices.
Work at Confidential
Atika Arif serves as a Senior Information Security Specialist at Confidential, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for conducting comprehensive internal audits against ISO 27001 standards, assessing controls across various security domains. She leads a team focused on enhancing information security practices and develops technical proposals while preparing audit reports for clients. Her work is crucial in ensuring that the organization maintains compliance with established cybersecurity frameworks.
Previous Experience as Consultant
Prior to her current role, Atika Arif worked as a Consultant at Confidential from 2020 to 2023. During this three-year tenure, she specialized in evaluating compliance with NIST maturity levels, providing recommendations for improvement. Her experience in this capacity contributed to her expertise in cybersecurity and information security assessments, laying a strong foundation for her current responsibilities.
Education and Expertise
Atika Arif earned her Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Preston University, where she studied from 2016 to 2020. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her specialization in cybersecurity. She has developed expertise in evaluating compliance with cybersecurity frameworks and conducting both physical and logical security assessments, which are essential skills in her current role.
Leadership and Training
In her current position, Atika Arif leads a team dedicated to enhancing information security practices. She conducts training sessions aimed at improving the team's knowledge and skills in cybersecurity. This leadership role underscores her commitment to fostering a culture of security awareness and compliance within the organization.