Mehak M. Wani
About Mehak M. Wani
Mehak M. Wani is a leader in Business Information Security and IT Compliance Management at Interac Corp. in Toronto, Canada, with a strong background in cyber risk management and security analysis.
Work at Interac
Mehak M. Wani currently holds the position of Leader, Business Information Security Office & IT Compliance Management at Interac Corp. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has been in this role since 2024, contributing to the organization's efforts in cybersecurity and compliance management. Prior to this position, she served as the Director of the Business Information Security Office at Interac Corp. from 2023 to 2024, where she focused on enhancing security protocols and compliance measures.
Previous Roles in Cybersecurity
Before her tenure at Interac, Mehak M. Wani worked at Deloitte as a Senior Consultant in Cyber Strategy from 2021 to 2023, with assignments in both Brussels, Belgium, and Toronto, Canada. She also held the position of Cyber Risk Manager at Cyber Rescue Alliance in London, England, for five months in 2020. Additionally, she worked at IBM as a Security & Risk Analyst and Resiliency Lead from 2016 to 2019 in Gurgaon, India, where she was involved in various security and risk management initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Mehak M. Wani earned her Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communications Engineering from Chandigarh Engineering College. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Information Security, with a major in Cyber Security, from Royal Holloway, University of London. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in cybersecurity and compliance management.
Career Progression
Mehak M. Wani's career in cybersecurity has seen significant progression over the years. She began her professional journey at IBM, where she developed skills in security and risk analysis. Her experience at Deloitte allowed her to take on leadership roles in cyber strategy, culminating in her current leadership position at Interac Corp. Her diverse experiences across different countries and organizations have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the cybersecurity landscape.