Adnan Hussaini Syed
Catonsville,MD
Summary
Dynamic Cybersecurity Master's student with expertise in threat analysis, network security, and implementation of advanced cybersecurity solutions. Proficient in penetration testing, ethical hacking, and incident response, underpinned by a deep understanding of complex cryptography.
Overview
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Work History
Concession Abuse Prevention Associate
Amazon
Hyderabad, Telangana
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Actively identified and neutralized security threats and vulnerabilities by scrutinizing network data, analyzing over 1,000 system logs weekly, and implementing protective measures, reducing security breaches by 30%.
- Swiftly responded to an average of 15 security incidents per week, launching thorough investigations and escalations, ensuring comprehensive resolutions, and preventing unauthorized access, leading to a 25% decrease in repeat incidents.
- Leveraged specialized security tools, both internal and external, to promptly identify and mitigate digital risks, contributing to a 20% improvement in threat detection efficiency.
- Stayed updated on evolving threat landscapes through research, including articles, industry reports, and internal resources, applying best practices in information security, and led 5 team training sessions per quarter to disseminate knowledge.
- Consistently exceeded targets by proactively initiating 70+ daily investigations, enhancing overall security and reducing vulnerability to breaches, resulting in a 40% improvement in threat response time.
Education
Masters of Professional Studies - Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD12.2024
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India06-2022
Skills
- Python
- C / C
- Java
- MySQL
- NIST and ISO 27001
- HTML / CSS
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Cryptography
- WireShark
- Splunk
- Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
- Microsoft Office
- Cloud Security
- Incident Response and Management
- Network and System Security
- Machine Learning/AI
- Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Security
- IoT Security
- Security Operations Center (SOC) Operations
Projects
Intrusion Detection System
- Developed and fine-tuned machine learning algorithms, achieving a 95% accuracy rate in distinguishing between normal network traffic and potential threats.
- Analyzed over 5 TB of network traffic data to train and validate the machine learning models, ensuring robust and reliable threat detection.
- Conducted over 50 real-time cyber attack simulations to test and refine the IDS, leading to a 40% improvement in threat detection speed and a 30% reduction in false positives.
Incident Response Simulation
- Formulated and standardized incident response protocols, which reduced the average response time by 35% in simulated scenarios.
- Utilized advanced threat detection tools and techniques to identify and analyze malicious activities, successfully identifying 98% of simulated attacks.
- Orchestrated the incident response process, including containment, eradication, and recovery actions, effectively reducing the simulated business impact by 50%.
Certification
- CS50: Introduction to Computer Science, Harvard University
- ISC2 : Certified in Cybersecurity, 12/2024
Timeline
Concession Abuse Prevention Associate
Amazon
07.2022 - 10.2022
Masters of Professional Studies - Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Osmania University