Maria Mehwish
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Forward-thinking and knowledgeable information security leader effective at building, updating and maintaining digital protections for various organizations. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
Certification
Work history
CCT, CISSP Trainer
CEH, CCSP, London International Studies and Research Center
Dubai
08.2023 - Current
- Excel in instructing diverse cybersecurity certifications: CCT, CEH, CISSP, DevSecOps, and CCSP
- Recruit, train, and mentor interns, providing comprehensive exposure to lab and theoretical work resulting in consistently high student ratings
- Develop and deliver innovative coursework, enhancing learning experiences for Cyber Threats, Ethical Hacking, Security Policy, DevSecOps, and Cloud Security
- Design and implement immersive laboratory exercises, fostering practical understanding and real-world application of cybersecurity concepts
- Specialize in delivering intensive practical training, adapting methodologies to align with the latest industry trends and threat landscapes.
Cybersecurity Trainer
Spoton Training Institute
Dubai
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed time efficiently and completed 100% modules within given time
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
- Successful trained students in intensive fast track basics with 100% satisfaction rate
- Teaching Python, Golang, Cyber security, Ethical hacking and more.
Cyber Security Specialist
Octa Solutions
Rawalpindi
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Optimized compliance by 85% with internal security controls, policies,regulations and laws
- Resolved 90% of cyber and information security risks through consistentreview of business applications and infrastructure systems
- Led internal and external security reviews, audits and control evaluations
- Improved incident reports accuracy and conducted investigations to uncovervulnerabilities within processes, was able to reduce vulnerabilities by 85%
- Achieved successful results vulnerability and penetration testing
- Decreased risk of recurring violations by 70% and educated employees oncorrect procedures.
Cyber Security Analyst/Web Developer
PD Consultant
Witham, United Kingdom
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Improved standardize operations by preparing documentation of policies andprocedures
- Successfully improved security files to align with new software, correct errors, or incorporate new users
- Achieved making content for 1000+ webpages within 1 week
- Attracted users to websites with professional, user-friendly designs andclean code for high-performance operation
- Reduced network traffic problems, behavior-based events and securitythreats by 75%
- Operated and maintained security-related applications and tools.
Website Developer/IT Support
Colchester Borough Homes
Colchester
07.2014 - 04.2016
Education
BSc Hons - Computer Security and Forensics
University of Greenwich
Skills
- LANGUAGES
- SKILLS
- Amazon Web Services
- Java (Programming Language)
- DevSecOps
- Python (Programming Language)
- Go (Programming Language)
- Computer Security
- Linux - Kali/Parrot
- Security Controls
- Nmap/Metaspliot/Nessus and more
- Penetration Testing
- Risk Analysis
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Certification
- Application Security, EC-Council
- Full Stack C# Developer, EC-Council
- Master Wi-Fi Ethical Hacker, EC-Council
- DevSecOps: Implementing Security in DevOps Processes, EC-Council
- Advanced Go Programming: Data Structures, Code Architecture, and Testing, LinkedIn
- AI for Cybersecurity, LinkedIn
- Leveraging ChatGPT for Smarter Cybersecurity, LinkedIn
Languages
English
Native
Urdu
Intermediate
Timeline
CCT, CISSP Trainer
CEH, CCSP, London International Studies and Research Center
08.2023 - Current
Cybersecurity Trainer
Spoton Training Institute
06.2023 - 11.2023
Cyber Security Specialist
Octa Solutions
02.2020 - 03.2023
Cyber Security Analyst/Web Developer
PD Consultant
03.2019 - 10.2019
Website Developer/IT Support
Colchester Borough Homes
07.2014 - 04.2016
BSc Hons - Computer Security and Forensics
University of Greenwich
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