Atif Rafiq
About Atif Rafiq
Atif Rafiq is the Director of Security Governance, Risk & Compliance at PrimaryBid in London, England. He has extensive experience in information security, having held various leadership roles in organizations such as BRYTER, Quantexa, and easyJet.
Work at PrimaryBid
Atif Rafiq currently serves as the Director of Security Governance, Risk & Compliance at PrimaryBid, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for building and leading a team that focuses on security governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives. His work involves providing senior management with the necessary security context to facilitate risk-informed decision-making. Rafiq's role requires close collaboration with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to ensure that security strategies align with organizational goals.
Professional Background
Atif Rafiq has extensive experience in the field of information security. He previously worked at BRYTER as the Director of Information Security from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, he held various roles, including Chief Information Security Officer at Quantexa from 2018 to 2020, and Interim Head of Information Security at both Featurespace and Quantemplate in 2018. His career also includes a position as Business Information Security Officer at Willis Towers Watson from 2020 to 2021, and Information Security Operations Specialist at easyJet in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Atif Rafiq holds a BEng in Computer, Networks and Communications Engineering from Coventry University, which he completed from 2000 to 2002. He has furthered his education with various certifications, including MCSA 2003 with Security+, GIAC/SANS Enterprise Defender, Prince 2 Foundation, ITIL v3, and CISSP Associate. His educational background and certifications provide a strong foundation for his expertise in security governance, risk management, and compliance.
Achievements in Information Security
Throughout his career, Atif Rafiq has been responsible for delivering security capabilities that are sensible, realistic, and practical. He has built and led teams focused on security governance, risk, and compliance, ensuring that organizations maintain robust security postures. His role often involves serving fellow employees by providing them with appropriate security information and behaviors to foster a culture of security awareness within the organization.