YAHYA IBRAHIM, Cybersecurity Specialist

YAHYA IBRAHIM

Cybersecurity Specialist

Confidencial

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science And Computer Networks
Experience
10 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 4 Months

Cybersecurity Specialist at Confidencial
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since January 2023

Responsibilities:
Assisting with planning, design, development, testing, and implementation of all IT Security solutions.
Design the cybersecurity framework for the complete organization considering various models of data access, and proactively update those whenever required.
Vulnerability management, network review, auditing and Identity and access management.
Design and development of Cyber Security policy, SOPs, and various Security documentations.
Review VPN and Active Directory policies, users, and rights and suggest corrective measures.
Conduct threat and risk analysis from various modes of data access and provide essential suggestions for
improvements.
access policies and password, security policies for accessing the company network and related resources.
Monitor and prepare report Antivirus system and coordinate with team members for the
investigations.
Oversee and implement the encryption policy management tools and SIEM solutions.
Monitor and manage Email gateway security, 365 Anti-spam, Anti-malware, and Anti-phishing policies.

Projects:
Knowb4 Awareness Solution
Manage Engine Log360 SIEM Solution
Email Security: Office 365 Defender

IT Security Analyst at BRF SA
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • February 2018 to January 2023

Responsibilities:
Responsible for initiating, communicating, and promoting Cyber Security Awareness training for
the company about 300 plus employees in coordination with Talent and Acquisition team.
Evaluate concurrent demands and drive best-in-class solutions for Business.
Infrastructure/Network Vulnerability Assessment
Monitor computer networks for security issues-Configuration of network scans, policies and perform vulnerability
Assessments on the network- Review the critical vulnerabilities and advise the remediation for resolution.
o Nessus Vulnerability Scanner
Email security Management
o Identifying and reviewing malicious emails, block them and configure policies in Mimecast to remediate them.
o Deploying strategies, tools, and technology to manage the impact of theft, phishing, viruses, and other
threats that may disrupt company information systems through spam emails.
Preparing security assessment reports and solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities,
Conducting threat and risk analysis from various modes of data access and providing essential suggestions
for improvements.
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Coordinate with the cybersecurity team to Investigate security breaches and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Ensuring systems are compliant, and drive adherence to company policy and procedures.
Review VPN and Active Directory policies, users, and rights and suggest corrective measures.
Responsible for managing Factory IT Infrastructure and Security projects.
Working with vendors on the integration of purchased systems and/or infrastructure solutions.
Managing data center and WAN/LAN Service providers within the framework of global standards and services.
Projects:
Multifactor Authentication (Office 365)
Remote VPN Migration,
VSaaS
BitLocker Encryption,
SEO Digital
LIMS Labware Laboratory Automaton Solution.

Cybersecurity Consultant at Qatar National Bank
  • Qatar - Doha
  • January 2017 to January 2018

Responsibilities:
Conducted network vulnerability assessments using Nessus to evaluate attack vectors, identify system
vulnerabilities,
and develop remediation plans and security procedures.
Network device configuration review.
Monitor and manage Email gateway security, 365 Anti-spam, Anti-malware, and Anti-phishing policies.
Evaluating network access-related tickets and providing required access if needed.
Project
Vasco Digi pass:
Managing Vasco system, Creating OTP, and guiding customers/users to use Digi pass.
Microsoft BitLocker Implementation
Palo Alto Trap Endpoint Security Solution
POC: - Egress Email encryption,
Vasco Digi pass,

Network & Security Engineer at ACE Tech Middle East LLC.
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2014 to January 2017

Responsibilities:
Senior Project engineer responsible for Infrastructure & network project planning & delivery.
Deploy Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls and administrate Network
monitoring services. and troubleshooting of Site-to-site VPN,
DMVPN, SSL VPN, And Remote Access VPNs. and troubleshooting
VLAN, VTP, STP, and Port security.
Maintain documentation, and records
management. Responsible for designing and implementing
wireless solutions for customers.
Develop and manage professional working relationships with contractor personnel, coworkers,
and clients. Long-range outdoor Wireless bridge device Installation and
Project: Infrastructure, VPN, Wireless solutions for the hospitality industry and corporate
CCTV, VSaaS Solutions.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science And Computer Networks
  • at Kannur University
  • June 2011

Computer Science - Major Statistics Mathematics Digital Electronics and Networking

Specialties & Skills

Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Assessment
IT Infrastructure Management
Cyber Security
Network Security
PHISHING
VIRTUAL LOCAL AREA NETWORK (VLAN)
ENCRYPTION
VLAN TRUNKING PROTOCOL (VTP)
WIRELESS BRIDGE
CYBER SECURITY
TROUBLESHOOTING (PROBLEM SOLVING)
AUDITING
SECURITY POLICIES
CISCO ROUTERS

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Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

NSE 2 & 3 - Fortinet (Certificate)
PCNSE - PALOALTO (Certificate)
Nessus VAPT (Certificate)
Qualys Vulnerability Management (Certificate)
PMP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2023
CEH (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2023

Hobbies

  • Bugbountyhunter
    Ongoing