Hussain Virani

Managing Consultant, X-Force IRIS, IBM Security Services

Hussain is a forensic practitioner, responder to incidents, investigator of matters, network security engineer, and solver of problems.

He is a stout zealot of Cybersecurity.

He is experienced in the fields of telecommunications, law, incident response and digital forensics. He invokes leadership, communication, and project management skills during the course of his duties. He has led multiple network deployments including wired, wireless, and cellular/IoT (Internet of Things).

Having graduated with Distinction from BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology) with a Bachelors of Forensics, specializing in digital forensics. As an instructor, Hussain has spoken at BCIT in matters of Cybersecurity for the Faculty of Forensic Science.

Hussain lays claim to multiple credentials and accolades within the fields of psychology, forensics and law enforcement. A five-year engagement with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police has provided him with a unique view in both the legislative and procedural aspects of both criminal and civil law.