Asset Ishanov
Asset Ishanov

Cybersecurity Manager and Information Security Specialist

Actively looking · Member since 11 Nov 2026
Location
Astana, Kazakhstan
Desired salary
Confidential
Work preference
Remote Only
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am a cybersecurity and information security professional with more than seven years of experience in government, public-sector, healthcare, consulting, and critical infrastructure environments in Kazakhstan.

I have led information security services and departments, developed and implemented cybersecurity policies, managed cyber risks, monitored security events and incidents, and coordinated incident response and remediation activities.

My experience includes information security compliance, preparation of technical security documentation, vulnerability management, access control, security awareness training, and support for information systems undergoing compliance testing.

I have worked with critical information and communications infrastructure, state information security policy, e-government, and sector-specific cybersecurity requirements. I also have experience providing consulting services and preparing organizations for Security Operations Centre integration.

I hold master's-level education in public and local administration and am pursuing a Master's degree in Information Systems. I continuously develop my expertise through training in ISO 27001, cybersecurity, network cyberattack detection, incident management, artificial intelligence, Python, and web development.

I am responsible, diligent, communicative, and quick to learn. I am interested in computer technologies and committed to continuously strengthening my professional and technical skills.

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Experience

Career history

Cybersecurity Officer National Corporation Government for Citizens (Non-Profit Joint-Stock Company)

Implemented the organization's cybersecurity policy and identified, assessed, and managed cyber risks. Monitored information security events, incidents, and compliance with security requirements.

Organized cyber incident response and remediation activities, controlled access management and authentication tools, and supported implementation and maintenance of information security solutions. Managed vulnerability and security update activities, delivered employee awareness training, and prepared cybersecurity improvement reports.

Acting Head of the Corporate Information Security Service National Geological Service JSC, Committee of Geology, Ministry of Industry and Construction of the

Organized the work of the Corporate Information Security Service to ensure the security of company information systems.

Oversaw technical maintenance of the organization's information and communications infrastructure in support of information security operations.

Head of Information Security Service Hospital of the Medical Centre of the Administrative Department of the President of the Republic of

Led the Information Security Service and organized work to ensure the security of the hospital's information systems.

Oversaw technical maintenance of access control and management systems, video surveillance, and conference systems.

Head of Information Security Organization Department Republican Centre for eHealth, Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry o

Organized information security activities and ensured security work aligned with Kazakhstan legislation and regulatory legal acts.

Prepared technical information security documentation and compliance-testing documentation for information security requirements.

Director of Consulting ISV Central Asia LLP

Provided information security consulting and training services to clients.

Prepared information systems for compliance testing against information security requirements and advised clients on connecting systems to a Security Operations Centre.

Chief Expert Information Security Committee, Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry

Supported implementation of state information security policy within the Department for Coordination of Critical Information and Communications Infrastructure Facilities.

Maintained the register of critical information and communications infrastructure facilities and organized activities related to information security compliance testing.

Chief Expert / Information Security Specialist Energy Solutions Center LLP

Provided information security services under a services agreement.

Prepared technical information security documentation for organizational requirements.

Chief Expert Information Security Committee, Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry

Supported implementation of state policy in information security within the critical infrastructure coordination department.

Maintained the list of critical information and communications infrastructure facilities.

Chief Expert Committee for Communications, Informatization and Information, Ministry for Investment and Developme

Worked in the Department for Informatization Oversight.

Performed management and intersectoral coordination activities related to informatization and e-government.

Chief Expert Committee for Regulation of Natural Monopolies and Protection of Competition, Ministry of National E

Worked in the Water Supply and Wastewater Regulation Department.

Monitored tariff-setting activities in the water supply and wastewater sector.

Chief Expert Committee for Communications, Informatization and Information, Ministry for Investment and Developme

Worked in the Public Services Optimization Department.

Participated in reviewing and preparing standards for public services provided by government agencies.

Chief Specialist Office of the Akim of Pavlodar Region

Worked in the Mobilization Training and Territorial Defence Department.

Implemented policy related to mobilization training and territorial defence.

Chief Specialist Pavlodar Regional Department for Mobilization Training, Civil Defence, Emergency Prevention and Resp

Worked in the Territorial Defence Department.

Implemented policy in territorial defence.

Inspector Pavlodar Regional Public Service Centre

Worked in the Reception Section of the regional public service centre.

Received and processed documents for public service delivery.

Hydrometallurgical Process Operator Kazakhstan Aluminium JSC

Worked in the Sintering Shop of an alumina-producing organization.

Serviced the grey sludge washing and thickening unit.

Education

Learning history

S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University

Bachelor's degree, Metallurgy

Completed a Bachelor's degree program in Metallurgy in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.

Innovative Eurasian University

Bachelor's degree, Public and Local Administration

Completed a Bachelor's degree program in Public and Local Administration in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.

Innovative Eurasian University

Master of Economic Sciences, Public and Local Administration

Completed a Master of Economic Sciences program in Public and Local Administration in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.

Turan-Astana University

Master's degree, Information Systems

Master's degree in Information Systems in progress; expected completion in 2027.

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