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Farhan A.

Farhan A.

Information Security & Compliance | ISO 27001 | NIST CSF

Not sure where to start with your compliance, recovery, or security framework? Let’s talk. I offer a free 20-minute consultation to discuss your challenges, identify priorities, and help you decide what to do next - no commitment required. Is your organization facing compliance gaps, outdated recovery plans, or inconsistent security practices? I help businesses build resilient, scalable frameworks in Business Continuity, IT Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance (GRC), and Cybersecurity ensuring you're fully prepared, well-protected, and ready for audits, certifications, or regulatory requirements such as DORA, ISO 22301 and 27001, or GDPR/HIPAA. With over 15 years of experience in the banking sector and capital markets, I’ve led cross-functional teams in designing and implementing high-impact continuity and information security programs. I take a results-driven approach focused on regulatory alignment, operational resilience, and cost-effective governance solutions. I support both large enterprises and agile startups in building or strengthening: • Business Continuity Management (BCM) • Disaster Recovery Planning & Testing • Business Impact Analysis (BIA) • Risk Management (Identification, Assessment, Mitigation) • Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) • DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) Compliance • Vendor Risk & Outsourcing Management • ISO 22301 & ISO 27001 Implementation • Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) • Incident Management & Crisis Response • GDPR, HIPAA, and data protection compliance • Policy and Procedure Development • Security Awareness & Training 🏆Certifications & Achievements • CC by ISC2 • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor by Mastermind I deliver projects on time, precisely, and provide full post-implementation support. Whether you're preparing for a regulatory audit, strengthening disaster recovery capabilities, or aligning with DORA or ISO standards. Let’s connect to make your organization more resilient, compliant, and secure.

🇵🇰Taxila, Pakistan$20/hr100% JSS4.73 (6)Since Jan 2023

Earnings and projects

MRR
$26

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#161,719 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#23,735 / 52.9k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $153

Total earnings
$11k

Billed in all: $12k

World#185,279 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#19,553 / 52.9k
Per project
$1.4k

$153 in the last 6 months

World#98,081 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#8,123 / 52.9k
Projects, last 6 months
1
100% fixed0% hourly
World#128,095 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#22,565 / 52.9k
Projects in all
8
75% fixed25% hourly
World#223,562 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#36,282 / 52.9k

Earnings, last 30 days

$12kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$11.8k$12.0k$12.2k$12.4kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 38% in Risk Analysis

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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  4. #120Governance, Risk Management & Compliance269 freelancers · 🇵🇰 #17Top 45%
  5. #123Compliance Consultation253 freelancers · 🇵🇰 #23Top 49%
  6. #130ISO 27001326 freelancers · 🇵🇰 #27Top 40%
  7. #140Risk Analysis372 freelancers · 🇵🇰 #9Top 38%
  8. #221Risk Assessment540 freelancers · 🇵🇰 #24Top 41%