Author Profile

Aasef Iqbal is a senior director of product management and a cybersecurity subject matter expert in operational technology (OT) at Fortinet, where he helps address cybersecurity challenges involving industrial automation and control systems (IACS). He has more than a decade of experience in cybersecurity architecture, risk management, penetration testing, assurance and compliance across various critical infrastructure (CI) sectors. His thought leadership extends beyond Fortinet, and he frequently participates in industry forums, webinars and advisory groups.
 
Aasef holds numerous technical certifications, including the CISSP and CISM, as well as the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert credential. He is also certified in GICSP and GRID, cybersecurity certifications focused on industrial control systems from the SANS Institute.