Zanira Khan, Cissp
About Zanira Khan, Cissp
Zanira Khan is an Information System Security Officer at The National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in cybersecurity, having previously held positions at Deloitte and Abt Associates, and holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and a Master's degree from Towson University.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Zanira Khan currently serves as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization for over five years. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing the security of information systems, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and implementing security measures to protect sensitive data.
Previous Experience at Deloitte
Prior to her current role, Zanira Khan worked at Deloitte as a Senior Advisory Cyber Risk Consultant from 2018 to 2019. During her tenure in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, she provided expert advice on cybersecurity risks and strategies to enhance the security posture of client organizations.
Background in Cybersecurity
Zanira Khan has a solid background in cybersecurity, having worked as a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst at Abt Associates from 2013 to 2018. In this role, she focused on identifying and mitigating cybersecurity threats, contributing to the overall security framework of the organization. Earlier in her career, she served as an IT Help Desk Analyst at the National Science Foundation (NSF) from 2011 to 2013, where she provided technical support and resolved IT-related issues.
Education and Expertise
Zanira Khan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from Towson University. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in information security.