Harris Ismail | Head of Identity & Access Managment
Commercial Bank of Qatar

Harris Ismail, Head of Identity & Access Managment, Commercial Bank of Qatar

Harris, a global speaker, currently Head of Identity & Access Management at a leading financial institution in Qatar, Harris brings over 12 years of experience in information security, holding key leadership roles. He has a strong background as a business-focused information security strategist, having worked with organizations, including some on the Forbes list. Harris is renowned in the region for his expertise in designing and implementing complex, end-to-end IAM solutions, enabling robust capabilities and fostering a culture of identity security across both cloud-based and on-premise platforms.

Specializing in highly regulated industries such as government and finance, Harris is committed to strengthening identity security and sharing his knowledge globally through active participation at conferences in the USA, Middle East and Europe.

Appearances:



Identity Week Europe 2025 Day 2 @ 14:20

Panel: Elevating the core of BFSI’s security, IAM

  • Integrate modern IAM solutions with legacy systems within the bank 
  • Move away from perimeter-based security to a “never trust, always verify” approach, ensuring every user and device is authenticated 
  • Enable secure, seamless access between financial institutions and third-party services via identity federation 
last published: 28/Apr/25 11:05 GMT

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