Carl Saiyed
SVP, Director - Business Information Security Officer
- Role
- Senior Vice President, Director - Business Information Security Officer (Biso) at Comerica Bank
- Location
- Spokane, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Carl Saiyed
Cybersecurity executive leading enterprise programs in risk, architecture, offensive security, and data protection—driving business-aligned strategy and resilient security teams.Expertise-Lead large enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives, driving risk reduction and resilience-Build and scale the BISO (Business Information Security Officer) function to align cyber risk with business priorities-Direct offensive security programs, including red teaming and penetration testing, to proactively identify threats-Oversee enterprise technical risk assessments to improve visibility into emerging and systemic risks-Design and implement cybersecurity architecture aligned with zero trust principles and business needs-Lead an enterprise data protection program to safeguard sensitive information across cloud and on-prem environments-Govern global firewall policy and access controls to minimize lateral movement and enforce segmentation-Define and drive cybersecurity strategy aligned with business, regulatory, and board-level priorities-Manage multi-million-dollar security budgets and vendor portfolios to maximize ROI and resilience-Lead incident response and crisis management efforts to ensure rapid containment and compliance-Build and mentor high-performing cybersecurity teams, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
Experience
Senior Vice President, Director - Business Information Security Officer (Biso)
Aug 2024 — Present
Lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, aligning with board-level risk priorities and regulatory mandates- Drive BISO program transformation, improving business alignment and risk transparency- Champion security governance in AI and model risk, integrating emerging tech into secure enterprise practices- Oversee offensive security, technical risk, and architecture practices grounded in Zero Trust principles- Lead enterprise anti-phishing and secure email transformation, improving user protection- Collaborate across risk, technology, and business leadership to align cybersecurity with organizational strategy.
Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Technology - Software Development
Western Governors University
Master of Science (M.S.), Cybersecurity and information assurance
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