Noushin Ahson
About Noushin Ahson
Noushin Ahson is a Senior Manager of Security Risk and Compliance at Cvent, where she has worked since 2016. She specializes in IT security frameworks, risk management, and compliance, holding multiple certifications in the field.
Work at Cvent
Currently, Noushin Ahson serves as the Senior Manager of Security Risk and Compliance at Cvent, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she focuses on managing risk and governance, vendor risk management, and identity and access risk management. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with various security frameworks and standards, as well as providing security and process training to staff. With over eight years of experience at Cvent, she has developed a comprehensive understanding of the company's security needs and compliance requirements.
Previous Experience at Sony Corporation
Noushin Ahson worked at Sony Corporation of America as a Senior Analyst in Risk and Policy for 11 months in 2016. During her tenure, she contributed to the development and implementation of risk management strategies and policies. This experience provided her with valuable insights into corporate security frameworks and compliance processes, which she later applied in her subsequent roles.
Education and Expertise
Noushin Ahson holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Lahore College for Women University. Her educational background has equipped her with the technical skills necessary for her roles in information security and risk management. She specializes in IT Security Framework Design and Audit, focusing on standards such as SOC - SSAE16/SAS70 and ISO27001. Additionally, she has expertise in establishing and maintaining Information Security Frameworks, including Risk Assessment and Network and System Security Governance.
Certifications and Specializations
Noushin Ahson has obtained several professional certifications that enhance her qualifications in the field of information security. These include CCSP, CISA, PCI DSS, CEH, and ISO 27001. Her specialties encompass OWASP and CMMI, which reflect her commitment to maintaining high standards in cybersecurity practices. She is also experienced in managing Network & Application Vulnerability Management Programs and DataCenter Security Controls.
Career Progression and Roles
Before her current role at Cvent, Noushin Ahson held various positions that contributed to her expertise in information security. She worked as a Senior Information Security Engineer at i2c from 2009 to 2011 and as an Information Security Manager - PCI QSA at IS Partners, LLC in 2015. Additionally, she has experience as a Software Quality Engineer and Assistant Software Quality Engineer, which provided her with a solid foundation in quality assurance and compliance processes.