In today’s digital landscape, safeguarding sensitive information has become a top priority, especially for media publishing companies where the protection of data and intellectual property is crucial. In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Anoop Kumar, Head of Information Security Governance Risk and Compliance at GulfNews, Al Nisr Publishing, to discuss the evolving challenges of cybersecurity in the media industry. Anoop shares insights on the latest threats, strategies for protecting content and user data, and how the company is navigating the complexities of information security in an era of constant digital transformation.
Q. Let us know more about you and your role within Gulfnews, Al Nisr Publishing?
A. I have been working at Al Nisr Publishing for the past 27 years, carried many roles in the entire IT domain and specialized in Information Security, Governance, Risk, Compliance, Project Management, Change Management, Audits and DR & BCP practices. During this tenure, defined all information Security and Governance policies, procedures and guidelines and educated all involved parties on the same. Helped organization in not only protecting information assets but also bringing in GRC practices to reduce operational cost, risk and improve performance. Cybersecurity GRC by design concept implemented and embraced the users and all stakeholders to practice it.
