Muhammad Nauman Mughal
About Muhammad Nauman Mughal
Muhammad Nauman Mughal is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, specializing in Cyber Security and Technology Risk. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity consulting across various sectors and has held significant roles at organizations such as Deloitte, Hewlett-Packard, and CGI.
Work at KPMG Australia
Muhammad Nauman Mughal serves as Associate Director in the Cyber Security & Technology Risk division at KPMG Australia. He has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the firm's efforts in cybersecurity consulting. His work involves providing advisory and assurance services that align with Australian regulatory frameworks, including APRA CPS234 and ACSC Essential Eight. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, he engages with various sectors, including government, health, and financial services, to enhance their cybersecurity posture.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity Consulting
Prior to his current role, Muhammad Nauman Mughal worked at Deloitte Australia as a Manager in Digital & Technology Risk from 2019 to 2021. He also held the position of Senior Consultant in the same department from 2018 to 2019. His earlier experience includes roles at CGI as Security and Delivery Assurance Manager in the Middle East and at Hewlett-Packard as Program Assurance Manager. His career spans various positions focused on IT governance, risk management, and cybersecurity across multiple regions, including the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan.
Education and Expertise
Muhammad Nauman Mughal holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, where he studied from 2001 to 2004. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Computer Science from the International Islamic University in Islamabad, studying from 1998 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and IT governance, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background in IT Governance and Security
Muhammad Nauman Mughal has a diverse background in IT governance and security, with significant experience in various roles. He worked as a Manager of Quality and Information Security at Landmark Resources (LMKR) in Pakistan from 2004 to 2010. He also served as an IT Governance Consultant at EDGE in the UAE from 2015 to 2018, and as Management Systems & Process Lead at the same company from 2010 to 2011. His career reflects a consistent focus on enhancing organizational security and governance frameworks.
Cybersecurity Strategy and Architecture Services
In his current role and previous positions, Muhammad Nauman Mughal has been involved in delivering cybersecurity strategy and architecture services. This includes conducting current state assessments and developing security reference architectures tailored to client needs. His work emphasizes the importance of aligning cybersecurity initiatives with industry standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring that organizations are equipped to manage risks effectively.