Head of Cyber Security Governance and Compliance

Head of Cyber Security Governance & Compliance

Job Purpose

As the Head of Cyber Security Governance and Compliance, you will be the primary process owner for all assurance activities ensuring the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of customer, partner, and employee data. You will collaborate with executive management to define acceptable risk levels and ensure robust protection of information assets. This role serves as the key custodian for delivering KPIs to the Axiata and Dialog Board Risk and Compliance Committees.

The Role

• Strategic Leadership: Assist senior management in formulating and enforcing cyber security strategies across the Dialog and Axiata groups to ensure organizational resilience.

• Risk Mitigation: Direct strategies to reduce the group’s attack surface and maintain risk exposure within defined limits.

• Defense Architecture: Lead the design of proactive defense mechanisms and serve as the central focal point for cyber defense and information risk matters.

• Operational Oversight: Ensure continuous operation of detection and protection systems, including the establishment of TVM processes and Security Operations Center (SOC) interactions.

• Incident & Hygiene Management: Manage security incidents and report on overall cyber hygiene to the Cyber Security Steering Committee.

• Roadmap & Collaboration: Drive the enterprise security roadmap in collaboration with Axiata and coordinate with external stakeholders and consultants.

• Privacy & Data Protection: Integrate privacy and data protection controls into the broader security program and oversee electronic information protection to prevent data leaks.

• Supply Chain Security: Address security gaps and performance issues within the supplier network to safeguard Dialog’s information.

• Culture & Education: Communicate security policies and emerging threats to end-users to foster a culture of security awareness and compliance.

• Administrative Excellence: Manage budgeting, capacity planning, and succession planning to support team career development.

Entry Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT or Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).

• Experience: 10+ years of relevant industry experience.

• Certifications: Professional designations such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, CCISO, or CDPP are highly advantageous.

• Standards: Familiarity with ISO 27000, ISO 22301, BS10012, MCSE, CCNA, or ITIL (F) is a plus.

More Details
Company Name : Dialog Axiata
Closing Date: 31/05/2026
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