Mirza B.

About

I am an experienced Cyber Security professional with a progressive career that has allowed me to develop a robust skill set and a deep understanding of security operations, incident response, and training.

I began my journey as a Security Operation Analyst L1, where I monitored SIEM systems and network traffic, successfully identifying and containing major cyber-attacks. This role laid a strong foundation for my subsequent position as a Security Operation Center Analyst L2, where I ensured the security of client products by implementing security protocols, designing an SIEM system, and conducting penetration testing.

As a Cyber Security Engineer, I further honed my skills by configuring firewalls, maintaining security controls, and developing policies that enhanced compliance and reduced vulnerabilities. My leadership abilities were recognized when I transitioned into the role of Cyber Security Team Lead, where I managed incident responses and collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement robust security measures.

In addition to my practical experience, I have taken on instructional roles, developing and delivering engaging cybersecurity training materials. I have taught both ethical hacking and penetration testing, providing students with real-world scenarios to enhance their understanding and skills.

Currently, I am positioned as a Cyber Security Instructor and Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) Instructor, dedicated to mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals while staying at the forefront of emerging threats and technologies. My goal is to leverage my experience and knowledge to contribute to a secure and resilient digital landscape.

Specialties

• Application Security
• Governance & Compliance
• Incident Response
• Penetration Testing
• SOC Analyst

Skills

• Malware Analysis
• Log Analysis (Splunk, ELK)
• SOC (Security Operations Center) Management and Coordination
• Risk Management
• Radio Frequency (RF) Security
• CEH
• GIAC
• AWS
• Azure
• GCP

22 skills in total

Experience

• AI Security Researcher & Technical Upskilling

  Self Employeed

  Jul 2023 — Dec 2024

• Cyber Security Engineer

  Horizon Tech

  Dec 2022 — Jul 2023

  Karachi, Pakistan

• Security Operation Analyst L1

  Intellectsols, Karachi

  Jun 2018 — May 2019

4 experiences in total

Education

• Three Years Diploma in Software Engineering

  May 2023 — May 2023

• Hamdard University

  Bachelor's, Software Engineering

  Sep 2018 — Jun 2022