Syed Gilani is a distinguished Cyber Security professional with over 18 years of experience in Cyber Security Strategy and Architecture, Information Security, and Technology Risk. He holds a Bachelor of Computer Science (BSCS) and a Master of Information Technology (MIT). Throughout his career, Syed has worked with renowned multinational organizations such as HSBC, Serco, and Unisys, contributing significantly to the Banking & Finance Sector and Government Contracting space.
Currently, Syed serves as a Cyber Security Executive at Unisys, where he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and team management skills. He has developed and implemented enterprise IT security and risk strategy frameworks that align with organizational strategic visions. His expertise extends to Security Architecture, Service Orchestration, Risk Management & Audit, People Management, Cyber Security Strategy, and compliance management within ISO27001, PCIDSS, ASAE 3402, ACSC ISM, VPDSF.
Syed is an enthusiastic team player with excellent leadership and communication skills. In recent years, he has focused on the concept and application of Post Quantum Cryptography and Cyber Resilience. He is currently researching the crossover between AI and Quantum Computing and the advanced persistent threat vectors organizations will face in the near future.