ISACA Karachi has announced the appointment of Naushad Siddiqi as a member of its Board of Directors, bringing additional expertise in assurance, governance, information security, and digital transformation to the professional association. With an extensive background in IT audit, risk management, cybersecurity, and governance practices, Siddiqi joins the board at a time when organizations across industries continue to focus on strengthening digital trust, compliance, and operational resilience. His appointment reflects ISACA Karachi’s continued efforts to expand professional leadership and support knowledge sharing initiatives within Pakistan’s information technology and cybersecurity sectors.
Naushad Siddiqi is currently associated with Sui Southern Gas Company, where he has remained actively involved in advancing governance frameworks, information security initiatives, and digital trust practices. Over the course of his professional career, he has developed substantial experience in areas related to IT assurance, cyber risk management, and enterprise governance. As digital transformation becomes increasingly important for organizations managing critical infrastructure and operational systems, professionals with expertise in governance and cybersecurity continue to play an important role in helping institutions manage risks while maintaining compliance and operational effectiveness. Siddiqi’s experience across these domains is expected to support ISACA Karachi’s mission of promoting professional excellence and advancing knowledge within the information systems audit and cybersecurity community.
His professional credentials include several globally recognized certifications that reflect expertise across governance, risk, project management, and information security disciplines. Siddiqi holds certifications including Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation, and Project Management Professional (PMP). In addition to these qualifications, he also serves as an Accredited ISACA Trainer for CISA and CRISC programs, contributing to professional capacity building and technical development within the industry. Through training programs, mentorship, and volunteer leadership activities, Siddiqi has played an active role in supporting professional learning and helping practitioners strengthen their expertise in information systems governance and cybersecurity related disciplines.
ISACA Karachi noted that Siddiqi’s dedication to professional development and commitment to strengthening the ISACA community make him a valuable addition to the Board of Directors. Professional organizations such as ISACA continue to play an important role in connecting practitioners, supporting certification programs, and promoting best practices across areas including cybersecurity, audit, risk management, and digital governance. The addition of experienced professionals to leadership positions within such organizations contributes to broader efforts aimed at encouraging collaboration, industry engagement, and continued advancement of skills required to address evolving digital and cybersecurity challenges.
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