Bilal Saleem
Riyadh
Summary
Certified Cybersecurity professional (CompTIA Security+) with 6 of experience in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security threats. Expertise in implementing risk management frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), conducting vulnerability assessments, and deploying effective security controls such as firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems. Proficient in incident response, network security, and compliance audits to safeguard organizational assets. Skilled in leveraging tools like SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security solutions to ensure a robust security posture. Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to prevent, detect, and respond to evolving cyber threats. Seeking to apply technical expertise and certifications to enhance information security within a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst
Shaqra University
12.2020 - Current
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Performed regular reviews of user access rights, minimizing the risk posed by insider threats or compromised accounts.
- Reduced risk of cyber attacks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Optimized security monitoring processes by implementing automated tools for real-time threat detection and analysis.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Analyzed security incidents post-resolution, identifying areas for improvement in both technical controls and incident response processes.
- Troubleshot issues within the Splunk environment and collaborated with cross-functional teams for timely resolution.
- Enhanced network security by implementing advanced threat detection and prevention systems.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by performing comprehensive audits on existing security policies and procedures.
- Conducted comprehensive security audits for identifying potential vulnerabilities, leading to strengthened defense mechanisms.
- Customized and managed security information and event management (SIEM) systems for real-time threat detection and analysis.
- Improved system resilience with deployment of advanced firewalls and anti-malware software.
- Led cybersecurity awareness training sessions, increasing staff vigilance against phishing and social engineering attacks.
- Played key role in regulatory compliance projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards and legal requirements related to cybersecurity.
- Developed and enforced stringent cybersecurity policies, significantly reducing risk of data breaches.
- Reduced downtime caused by security incidents by establishing robust incident management and recovery framework.
- Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
- Reduced false positive alerts in security monitoring systems by fine-tuning detection parameters, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular security risk assessments, enabling proactive identification and mitigation of potential threats.
- Managed relationships with vendors providing cybersecurity products and services, ensuring timely delivery of updates and patches.
- Reduced security risks by 30% through enhancing protocols and ensuring adherence to regulations.
- Collaborated with IT teams to develop comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, reducing risks from external attacks.
- Implemented multi-factor authentication measures, strengthening overall network defenses against unauthorized access attempts.
- Developed and maintained detailed documentation on security processes, facilitating knowledge transfer and ensuring consistency in procedures.
- Conducted regular vulnerability assessments to identify weaknesses and implement appropriate countermeasures.
- Analyzed log files for anomalies, identifying potential intrusions or malicious activity before significant damage occurred.
IT Analyst
Shaqra University
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
- Managed high levels of call flow and responded to technical support needs.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
- Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Binary University
Malaysia06-2018
Skills
- Vulnerability assessment
- Data encryption
- Network security
- Penetration testing
- Social engineering prevention
- SIEM management
- Linux operating system
- Monitoring and logging
- Virtualization technologies
- Source and version control: git, github
- HTML5 proficiency
- Front-end development
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ - CompTIA.
- CCIE Security (ongoing)
- Big Data Foundations - Level 1 from IBM
- Introduction to Cybersecurity Issued by Cisco
- Foundations of Cybersecurity by Google
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)- EC-Council v12 Hands-on Lab
- AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials by Coursera
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst
Shaqra University
12.2020 - Current
IT Analyst
Shaqra University
11.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Binary University
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