ISACA Karachi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF) Pakistan to strengthen professional education, capacity building and knowledge sharing in areas including cybersecurity, IT governance, information systems audit, risk management, privacy and digital trust. The collaboration brings together NIBAF Pakistan’s focus on developing professionals for the banking and financial sector with ISACA Karachi Chapter’s expertise in information systems and technology related disciplines. The partnership is expected to create additional learning and certification opportunities for professionals and students while supporting efforts to develop skills relevant to the evolving technology and financial services environment. The MoU reflects a shared commitment by both organizations to expand professional development initiatives and facilitate greater access to knowledge and internationally recognized certifications.
The agreement was signed by Ms. Lubna Malik, CEO of NIBAF Pakistan, and Mr. Kashif Alam Khan, President of ISACA Karachi. The signing ceremony was attended by members of ISACA Karachi’s Board, including Mr. Hussein Hassanali, Mr. Navaid Naqvi, CISA, CISM, CDPSE, ISMS Sr. LA and CISM Instructor, and Mr. M. Sharique Siddiqui. Representatives from NIBAF Pakistan also participated in the ceremony, including Mr. Salim Rahimtoola, Head of Learning Delivery, and Mr. Azim Zuberi, Training Manager. The participation of representatives from both organizations highlighted the collaborative nature of the agreement and its focus on strengthening professional learning opportunities across technology, cybersecurity and financial sector related areas. Through the MoU, ISACA Karachi and NIBAF Pakistan intend to combine their respective expertise to support professionals and students seeking to build knowledge and skills in information technology, information systems and cybersecurity.
The strategic collaboration is centered on professional education and capacity building, with both organizations planning to work together on seminars, workshops, certification review programs and other learning initiatives. These activities are intended to promote internationally recognized IT, information systems and cybersecurity certifications while providing professionals and students with additional opportunities to develop their technical and professional capabilities. NIBAF Pakistan brings experience in developing banking and financial sector professionals, while ISACA Karachi contributes expertise associated with IT governance, information systems audit, cybersecurity, risk management, privacy and digital trust. By bringing these areas together, the organizations aim to support learning initiatives that address the growing importance of technology and security skills within professional environments. The partnership also provides a platform for knowledge sharing between the two organizations and is designed to contribute to the development of a workforce equipped with relevant technology and cybersecurity capabilities.
The collaboration between ISACA Karachi and NIBAF Pakistan also reflects the increasing importance of professional development in areas where technology, cybersecurity, governance and financial services intersect. As organizations continue to rely on digital systems and technology driven processes, professionals require updated knowledge across information systems, cybersecurity, risk management, privacy and governance. The planned seminars, workshops and certification review programs are intended to provide structured opportunities for learning and professional development while encouraging greater awareness of internationally recognized certifications. Through the MoU, both organizations have expressed their intention to deliver initiatives that support students and professionals and contribute to a future ready workforce. The partnership establishes a framework for continued cooperation between ISACA Karachi and NIBAF Pakistan, with the two organizations combining their respective strengths to expand education, certification and knowledge sharing opportunities in technology and related professional fields.
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