I am an IT Security generalist and an author with over 9 years of experience in various roles such as IT Security Manager/Officer (ITSM/ITSO), Security Engineer etc. My core competencies include IT Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance, exposure management, security operations, auditing and posture management. I have worked with several government agencies and leading IT companies, delivering solutions that enhance their security posture and meet their regulatory requirements.
Achievements:
- The book "Network Automation Using Python3" book was mentioned in VMware's recommendation list. Also achieved recognition as one of the top new Automation books by Bookauthority.
- "Cisco Firepower Threat Defense NGFW" was acknowledged as one of the best Firewall books of all time.
- More than 10+ universities use "Incident Handling and Response" book as reference material for their Bachelors & Masters programs.
Technical Skills:
- IT Security Governance, Risk Management and Compliance.
- Vulnerability Management
- Penetration Testing
- Internal Audits
- Network, Database & Systems Security Assessment.
Certifications:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Practical | Master
- Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
- CompTIA CloudNetX
- Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Implementer
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Books Published:
- CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) Exam Study Guide | ISBN-13: 979-8315880240
- Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR: A Practical Guide | ISBN-13: 979-8722428387
- Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) NGFW: An Administrator's Handbook |ISBN-13:978-1726830188
- Network Automation using Python 3: An Administrator's Handbook | ISBN-13: 979-8608862762
- Incident Handling andResponse| ISBN-13:979-8649107778
- Being a Firewall Engineer:An Operational Approach | ISBN-13:979-8752671326
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