About Me
I am a cybersecurity professional with expertise in network security, digital forensics, and system administration. I have graduated with a Masters Degree in Cyber-Forensics and Security at Illinois Institute of Technology, where I combine academic knowledge with practical experience to build secure and efficient systems.
My Journey
Illinois Institute of Technology
Aug 2022 - Dec 2024
Master's degree in Cyber-Forensics and Security (GPA: 3.5/4) - Graduated
Coursework: Cyber Security Management, Cyber Security Technologies, Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet, Vulnerability Analysis and Control
Network Support Engineer
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Sanguine Infotech Ltd., Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
- Designed and implemented secure network architectures, ensuring high availability and performance
- Configured and maintained Cisco ASA firewalls, optimizing security rulesets and threat prevention
- Deployed and managed Cisco ISR routers and Catalyst switches, implementing QoS, VLANs, and access control lists (ACLs)
- Monitored and analyzed network traffic using Wireshark and NetFlow to detect anomalies and potential security threats
- Developed and enforced network security policies, ensuring alignment with NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001 compliance frameworks
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting for complex network issues, ensuring minimal downtime
Baba Ghulam shah Badshah university
Aug 2017 - May 2021
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and Engineering
Technical Expertise
Cybersecurity
Networking
System Administration
Certifications
Practical Ethical Hacking
TCM Security
2023Windows Privilege Escalation
TCM Security
2023Linux Privilege Escalation
TCM Security
2023CCNA (in progress)
Cisco
2024