ASIF MOHAMED
Bloomington,MN
Summary
Certified cybersecurity student with a background in Electrical Engineering and extensive hands-on experience in network monitoring, incident response, identity management, and data protection. I am pursuing a career in cybersecurity, seeking an opportunity as a Triage Security Analyst Intern to apply and expand my knowledge while contributing to the organization's security operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Student
Local Labs
Bloomington, MN
03.2018 - Current
- Monitored and protected network environments through advanced tools like Snort, Suricata, and Microsoft Defender.
- Conducted packet capturing and analysis to identify and respond to network anomalies.
- Provisioned and managed identity and access protocols leveraging Microsoft Azure AD and Zero Trust principles.
- Implemented data encryption standards and blockchain security strategies for enhanced data governance.
- Configured and managed security analytics tools (SIEM, SOAR, XDR) for log collection, correlation, and incident verification.
- Developed and tested dynamic and static malware analysis workflows and preformed reverse engineering on malware samples.
- Built virtual testing labs and honeynets for proactive threat hunting activities.
- Simulated adversarial engagements to improve the simulated network's defensive posture using tools like Atomic Red.
- Automated cybersecurity controls and configuration checks with Python, Bash, and PowerShell scripts
Education
Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Sudan University of Science And Technology
Sudan2015
Skills
- Network Security: Packet capturing and analysis, network forensics, network segmentation and protection (Wireshark, TCPdump, Snort, Suricata, Windows Defender)
- Identity & Access Management: Microsoft Azure AD, Zero Trust Architecture implementation
- Security Analytics & Monitoring: SIEM, SOAR, XDR, log analysis, rule creation, playbook execution
- Data Security: Data encryption, blockchain security, data governance
- Threat Hunting and purple teaming: Honeynet deployment, adversarial tactics simulation (Atomic Red Team)
- Automation & Scripting: Python, PowerShell, Bash
- Security Frameworks & Standards: MITRE ATT&CK, MITRE ATLAS, SCF, CIS CSC, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-61, ISO 27002 and Data frameworks (PCI DSS, HIPPA and GDPR)
- Malware Analysis: Dynamic and static analysis and Reverse Engineering
- Cloud Security: Familiarity with AI-based threats, AI UBA implementations
Professional Knowledge
- Security Architecture Principles and Domains.
- Mapping Security Controls to Frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27002).
- Risk-Based Assessment Methodologies.
Certification
- CompTIA Security+.
- ISC2 CC.
- Pursuing: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Officer (CISO)
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Continuous learner with a passion for cybersecurity
- Effective communicator and team collaborator
Projects
Virtual Lab for Threat Hunting and Network Forensics
- Designed and deployed a virtual testing environment replicating a real-world network for hands-on investigation of network threats.
- Created an active honeynet to attract and study adversarial behavior.
MITRE ATLAS Framework for AI-Based Threats
- Implemented AI-based solutions to simulate and mitigate advanced persistent threats.
- Conducted research on User Behavior Analytics (UBA) for enhanced anomaly detection and develop deep understanding of machine learning security integrations
Automated Security Controls Auditing
- Automated compliance checks and configurations across various systems using Python and Bash scripts.
Volunteer Work
https://www.iamcybersafe.org/ :
- Conducted cybersecurity awarness sessions to various users.
Timeline
Cybersecurity Student
Local Labs
03.2018 - Current
Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Sudan University of Science And Technology