In their words
Recommendations
Across 25+ years, 75+ clients and colleagues — CTOs, CIOs, CISOs, and programme leaders — have shared what it’s like to work with me. A curated selection follows.
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Waqar's team performed an excellent job evaluating existing processes and provided a comprehensive analysis and roadmap to required maturity levels. They integrated seamlessly into our workforce and really felt like an extension of our own resources. We were able to achieve simultaneous certifications and complete concurrent audits with the Canadian Cyber team — we would be delighted to recommend Waqar and his team to any organization that needs to establish, evolve or maintain their cybersecurity program.
Canadian Cyber performed an excellent review of our existing process, policies and operational workflows, and delivered all the necessary recommendations to attain ISO 27001 certification in a very short span of time. We strongly recommend their service — an organization of any size can trust them as a long-term, reliable cybersecurity & digitization partner.
Waqar and his team are extremely knowledgeable, diligent, and tireless. I brought Waqar on to design and implement an ISO 27001 program; with shifting priorities this grew to include SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type II. They have been instrumental in helping design, plan, implement, and operate all the policies, procedures, and controls required to satisfy an audit. His team integrates so well that we are genuinely working as one team.
The team at CCI guided us through twenty or so workshops following the CIS Controls framework, and Waqar delivered the executive presentation. If you are beginning or continuing your cybersecurity maturity journey, they have the team, the tools, and the know-how to deliver a quality service — on-time and on-budget.
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If you need someone to deliver under pressure — no slip-ups, just results — Waqar is your man.
Waqar is the best when it comes to Information Risk Management — strong technical expertise and a strategic thinker who never hesitates to challenge the status quo.
Impeccably focussed, reliable and greatly knowledgeable. I have no hesitation in recommending Waqar as a pioneer in his field.
Always impressed with his knowledge of risk management, and really keen at bringing in new ideas to ensure the company's assets are secure.
Waqar will manage the job to perfection but will always be part of the solution rather than a show-stopper. Immense knowledge, and business-focussed.
His contribution to coordinating information-gathering across Africa was invaluable to my Information Management work stream and to other work streams across the programme.
Waqar undertook a very complex IT audit involving multiple stakeholders under a very tight timeline, and produced a superior report on time. I would highly recommend him.
A sharp and intelligent brain — his experience and skills in Information Risk Management keep him a level ahead of his peers.
A unique ability to understand client concerns and complex issues — he addresses cold, hard business and technology facts with a human touch and passion.
Impressive depth of knowledge — engaging nearly a dozen countries and bringing together disparate individuals into a cohesive team effort to deliver.
Waqar is simply a professional Information Security Head — he knows what he is doing.
Very detailed, thorough and professional in the services he provided. He exhibited real competence in the industry.
In-depth knowledge of Information Risk Management — extremely hard-working, a strategic thinker, and very good at executing plans.
His expertise and dedication were a great benefit, especially at the merger and integration of new entities and banks into the group.
Great attention to detail. His work ethic is second to none — extremely professional and always gets the job done.
I've worked extensively with Waqar on highly sensitive matters. An excellent partner in risk management, with incredible attention to detail.
Examining the bank's processes, policies and practices minutely, identifying risks and articulating them clearly — the quality and quantum of work was simply phenomenal.
Good at identifying issues, finding solutions and problem solving. Technically sound — a colleague who could be relied on in good and not-so-good times.
Selected clients
Organizations I’ve served
Virtual CISO & Security Leadership
- Orion (Canada)
- Fleet Optics (Canada)
- The MEARIE Group
- GlobalTrade Corporation
- Quorum Business Solutions (USA)
- Zerigo Health (USA)
ISO 27001 / SOC 2 Certification
- GlobalTrade Corporation
- BISP / Karandaaz
- SEKAI (Norway)
- File Stage
- Virtual Health Clinic
- Gambit ID
- Bloom Financials
- Eagle Flight Consulting
- Cornerstone
Banking & Big-4 Audit / Assurance
- TD Bank / TD Securities
- Bank of Montreal
- OMERS
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
- Ontario Lottery & Gaming
- Meridian Credit Union
- Habib Bank
- ADIB
- Alberta Health Services
- AmerisourceBergen
- Cooperators Insurance
- Linde Canada
Public Sector & National Programs
- BISP (Pakistan)
- CDNS / National Savings (Pakistan)
- Ehsaas Program
- Ontario Ministry of Children & Youth Services
- Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development
Training & Enablement
- PwC Academy Middle East
- New Horizons
- Destination Canada