Hariprasad Chede joined the National Bank of Fujairah as its Head of Information Security in June 2011. He is responsible for the development and implementation of the bank's information security programme. This includes establishing and overseeing the bank's security architecture, ensuring data privacy, overseeing regulatory compliance and developing and implementing security-related policies to mitigate any operational risks. With over 18 years of experience, Hari has substantial expertise in information security, consulting and risk management that is specific to the financial services sector. He has earned a number of prestigious certifications for information security and assurance from leading organisations like ISACA and (ISC)2. Additionally, Hari has been associated with the ISACA UAE Chapter since 2006 and is currently its vice president. He also has a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangalore University, India.
