Moin Shaikh
Director, Information Security
Long Island Power Authority
Moin Shaikh is the director of information security at Long Island Power Authority. He is a business and technology professional with more than 20 years of experience. He leads large projects geared towards implementing the latest digital technology, helping to shape the future of organizations in an environment of rapid technological and business change. Moin is a multi-disciplined technology professional who has delivered secure, timely and cost-effective technology solutions in information technology and engineering. He possesses broad technical knowledge in information technology, systems engineering and project management.
Moin’s specialized leadership in managing global projects provides him with unique problem-solving skills in both strategic and tactical areas. He has acquired diverse experience working globally on projects very early in his career. Although he primarily works with computers, Moin likes to work with hands-on projects around the house in his spare time.
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Give us a brief overview of the path that led to your current role.
Protecting the information and critical infrastructure requires expertise from the information technology domain and knowledge of how operational technologies work to control our vital infrastructure. The proliferation of commercial technologies in critical infrastructure control systems has created a target-rich environment for malicious actors. It is a vulnerability that continues to threaten our safety and security.
I have been at the forefront of helping critical infrastructure sectors such as manufacturing and energy develop cybersecurity strategies and leading programs to assess and improve their cybersecurity posture. There is no one-size solution that fits every environment and industry. The efficient approach is understanding the risks and applying the most cost-effective strategies to protect critical systems.
I have supported large and small projects geared towards the digital transformation of industries, helping to shape the future in an environment of rapid technological and business change. Specifically, I have provided national and international cybersecurity guidance to federal agencies on technical and policy issues that led to the implementing cybersecurity regulatory programs and risk assessments in critical nuclear power generation operations. I have also traveled globally to design and engineer industrial control systems projects. I offer broad subject matter knowledge in various technology areas while focusing on clients' strategic and tactical goals.
What is one of your guiding leadership principles?
Leadership by example and fostering an environment of collaboration and trust are my guiding leadership principles.
What is the greatest challenge CISOs face today, and how are you addressing it?
It’s challenging managing stakeholders’ expectations in an environment that is constantly changing.
What is the key to success for someone just starting out as a CISO?
Make a plan and be ready to adjust and recalibrate. It’s important to take time to understand the environment.
How do you measure success as a leader?
I measure success by building an organization of trust and empowering my team.
What is the value of being a member of the Evanta community?
I’m able to collaborate with leaders with similar challenges.
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