Arif Basha
About Arif Basha
Arif Basha is the Vice President of Information Security at Collectors and the Director of Information Security at Maximus. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, cloud migration, and digital identity management.
Current Position
Arif Basha is serving as the Vice President of Information Security at Collectors since 2022. Additionally, he holds the position of Director of Information Security at Maximus from 2020. His roles at these organizations involve spearheading cybersecurity initiatives and managing information security frameworks to protect enterprise digital assets.
Previous Roles
Arif Basha has held several roles in information security and risk management over his career. At Neustar, Inc., he was the Head of Incident Response & Threat Assessment from 2015 to 2020. From 2013 to 2015, he managed Information Security and Risk Management at Children's National Health System. His early career also includes a position as the Information Security Officer at the American Psychological Association from 2008 to 2013 and roles at IHS Jane's and Princeton Economic Research, Inc.
Education and Certifications
Arif Basha has accomplished several educational feats. He holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sector Management and an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. Additionally, he has an MS in Information Security & Assurance from George Mason University. He is also in progress with a Certificate in Applied Data Science from the University of Michigan.
Specialized Expertise
Arif Basha has extensive expertise in areas such as digital identity and access management, public and private cloud migration, and integrating data analytics and machine learning into cybersecurity strategies. His proficiency enables organizations to enhance their digital infrastructure securely.
Board and Advisory Roles
Arif Basha serves in advisory capacities on various boards. He is involved with Compass DC as a Project Leader and serves on the Board of Directors for the Focus Fusion Society. His advisory roles focus on providing strategic insights into cybersecurity and risk management.