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Almir Hadzialjevic

Chief Information Security Officer at XUP Payments

Almir Hadzialjevic is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at XUP Payments, a position he has held since 2020.14 He is an experienced professional in the field of information security and risk management with a diverse background in various industries.

Career History

  • 2020-Present: CISO at XUP Payments and Principal Consultant at Rimla Consulting, LLC1
  • 2016-2020: Vice President of Enterprise Risk & Security at Aaron's, Inc1
  • 2012-2016: Director of IT Compliance, Information Security & Privacy at Aaron's, Inc1
  • 2009-2012: Senior Cybersecurity Consultant at Ernst & Young, LLP1
  • 2007-2009: Technical Analyst at Asurion1

Education and Certifications

  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Computer Information Systems from Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business1
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Georgia Institute of Technology15
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) from ISACA15
  • ISO/IEC 27001:2005 ISMS Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer from EY CertifyPoint1
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional - United States (CIPP/US) from IAPP1

Professional Contributions

Almir has been involved in industry initiatives, such as participating in Kudelski Security's Client Advisory Council, where he contributed to research on improving communication between CISOs and boards of directors.2 He has emphasized the importance of effective communication between CISOs and non-technical executive leaders to enhance organizational support for security initiatives.2

At XUP Payments, Almir is part of the leadership team that drives innovation in digital payments software and oversees critical business functions.7 He has also been involved in building out a Center of Excellence to support business units and provide thought leadership in information security.3

Almir's LinkedIn username is almirh, where he occasionally shares insights and job opportunities related to his work at XUP Payments.6

Highlights

Apr 18 · SC Magazine
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Dec 7 · Markets Insider
Kudelski Security Announces Client Advisory Council to Further ... - Markets Insider
Kudelski Security Announces Client Advisory Council to Further ... - Markets Insider

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Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States