Zaki A.
About Zaki A.
Zaki A. is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Brookfield Asset Management in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with extensive experience in information security across various sectors.
Company
Zaki A. is currently working at Brookfield Asset Management in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His role is the Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Brookfield Asset Management is a global asset management firm with extensive operations in real estate, infrastructure, renewable power, and private equity.
Title
Zaki A. holds the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Brookfield Asset Management. As the CISO, he is responsible for overseeing the organization's information security strategy, governance, and operations, ensuring the protection of data and compliance with industry standards.
Background
Zaki A. has a diverse background in information security and IT services. He previously served as Vice President, Information Security, CISO at Brookfield Asset Management from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he held the position of Assistant Vice President (AVP), Information Security at Sonnet Insurance Company and Economical Insurance from 2015 to 2017. His career also includes significant roles at Great-West Life, IBM Cda Ltd, Resolve Corporation, and Nielsen Company, where he gained extensive experience in various sectors including insurance, real estate, banking, infrastructure, energy, and investment management.
Education and Expertise
Zaki A. studied Computer Science & Economics at York University, earning a Bachelor's degree. His expertise encompasses information security governance, risk management, compliance, and operations. He holds several cybersecurity certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Certified in Risk & Information Systems Control (CRISC).
Achievements
Throughout his career, Zaki A. has built a reputation for his leadership in information security. He has led teams of direct and indirect reports dispersed globally, in various industries from IT services to insurance and real estate. His long tenure at leading organizations, such as IBM Cda Ltd and Great-West Life, highlights his commitment to improving security postures and managing IT risks effectively over extended periods.