Modern CISO Network: Board Book

With a proactive and confident approach, Kam Karaji is an expert in the integration of cyber technical and physical security, making him a valuable asset in strategic endeavors. Holding numerous senior positions throughout his career, from the VP of Global Information Security for Barclays Bank to his current role as Global Head of Information Security at Bibby Financial Services, he has a wealth of experience setting the overall strategy and roadmaps for organizations, project management pipelines, and IT teams. He ensures the successful implementation of various roadmaps, including those from the Center for Internet Security (CIS), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and ISO 27001. He achieves this by establishing effective security governance measures, enforcing policies and standards, and seamlessly integrating risk-driven security practices into projects.

From a technical perspective, he has played a key role in implementing Secure by Design principles for a complete migration from on-premises infrastructure to Azure and AWS cloud platforms. Additionally, he has led efforts to redefine the Data Warehouse strategy, resulting in enhanced efficiencies worldwide and annual cost savings of approximately £300,000. His exceptional cybersecurity support to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has earned him global recognition. His areas of expertise include network and system security, cloud security mitigation, attack surface management, vulnerability management, incident response, and compliance. He has had a notable career spanning over 13 years as a respected police officer and Bronze Commander.