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Faisal Islam

Columbia,MD

Summary

Cyber security professional with CompTIA Security+ certification, seeking opportunities to work with organizations to defend against the evolving cyber security threat landscape. After an extensive career in finance, driven to switch careers by the increasing cost of cybersecurity attacks and a lack of cybersecurity professionals to fill available spaces. Critical thinker and problem-solver with expertise in developing and executing processes that work cross functionally to execute strategic programs in order to ensure business success.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cybersecurity Fellow

Springboard
01.2022 - Current

Performed an external penetration test on a hypothetical oil and gas company based on OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities:

The task was completed using the following four phases:

  • Conducting simulated reconnaissance of the client
  • Simulating scans against the external network
  • Simulating the identi cation of vulnerabilities
  • Assessing threats and making recommendations


Evaluated a hypothetical company for web application vulnerabilities including the following:

  • Cross Site Scripting 2
  • Cross Site Request Forgery 3
  • Insufficient logging and monitoring

Director

Kerburn Rose
01.2010 - Current
  • Build and strengthen professional relationships with strategic partners
  • Research, identify, and create new clients that fits with the strategy of the group
  • Supervise and manage team, direct day-to-day operations, and monitor execution of deals
  • Administer overall activities related to the positioning of the company for contemplated transactions
  • Render expert services as a member of the senior team in firm-wide decisions
  • Lead M&A team and provide support to identify targets for fortune 1000 chemical company.

Relationship Manager

Xeon International
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Steered efforts towards development and execution of firm’s strategic planning.
  • Served as the primary partner interface, holding partners accountable for attainment of specific goals for U.S. and Europe.


Product Safety/Regulatory Specialist

RPM DAP INC
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Liaised and functioned closely with research and development to guarantee compliance with complex VOC regulations for caulks, sealants, and adhesives
  • Planned, organized, and managed DOT, IATA, and OSHA training.

Technical Director

RPM Chemspec INC
01.1992 - 01.2008
  • Responsible for R&D, regulatory compliance and operations.

Education

380+ hours of hands-on course material -

Cybersecurity Certification
12.2022

Master of Business Administration -

Merrick School of Business, University of Baltimore
12.2009

Master of Health Science - Environmental Health Engineering

Johns Hopkins University
01.2001

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Applied Molecular Biology

University of Maryland
12.1992

Skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Threat and Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Writing Technical Reports, COBIT, NIST and ISO Frameworks, Windows Server, Active Directory
  • Tools Used: Kali Linux, nmap, Wireshark, Maltego, Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit

Accomplishments

  • Pacific Community Ventures: Advising women and minority owned small businesses on financial statements, company valuation, business development and funding sources
  • Results: Urging lawmakers to support issues that build the foundation to end poverty – health, education, and economic opportunity.

Certification

CompTIA Security+, December, 2022

Timeline

Cybersecurity Fellow

Springboard
01.2022 - Current

Director

Kerburn Rose
01.2010 - Current

Relationship Manager

Xeon International
01.2009 - 01.2010

Product Safety/Regulatory Specialist

RPM DAP INC
01.2008 - 01.2009

Technical Director

RPM Chemspec INC
01.1992 - 01.2008

380+ hours of hands-on course material -

Cybersecurity Certification

Master of Business Administration -

Merrick School of Business, University of Baltimore

Master of Health Science - Environmental Health Engineering

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Applied Molecular Biology

University of Maryland
Faisal Islam