Muhammad Faizan Ali
@muhammadfaizanali
Certified cybersecurity professional specializing in GRC, SOC, and cyber defense.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I am a certified cybersecurity professional (ISC2 CC) with hands-on experience in GRC, security operations, and cyber defense. I have implemented ISO/IEC 27001–aligned policies, conducted control mapping and gap analyses, and supported risk assessments and remediation efforts.
Through internships and leadership roles, I have built practical skills with Splunk, SOAR, Google Cloud security, MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, and Python scripting. I co-founded a nonprofit to drive national cybersecurity awareness and deliver workshops across academic and professional communities.
I am motivated to join organizations where I can strengthen security posture, lead compliance and SOC initiatives, and foster security culture through training and collaboration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Co-Founder
Cyber Secure Pakistan
Aug 2025 - Present (4 months)
Co-founded a non-profit to strengthen national cybersecurity through awareness campaigns, workshops, and partnerships with educational institutions across Pakistan.
Member
ISC2 Islamabad Chapter
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Participate in professional seminars and knowledge-sharing events to maintain continuous learning in cybersecurity and develop professional networking skills.
Joint Secretary
IUB Information & Cyber Security Student Club
Feb 2025 - Oct 2025 (8 months)
Led and coordinated university cybersecurity activities, organized technical workshops and seminars, and facilitated student training on security tools and best practices.
Internship Trainee
Graxo Consulting (Pvt) Ltd
May 2025 - Sep 2025 (4 months)
Developed ISO/IEC 27001- and SAMA-aligned information security policy, performed gap analyses and risk assessments, and produced SOPs and compliance checklists to improve audit readiness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Bachelor's of Cyber Security, Cyber Security
Completed a Bachelor's degree focused on cyber security with coursework and projects related to information security, network defense, and risk management.
Roots IVY International School
A Levels, Computer Science
Completed A Levels with a focus on Computer Science to prepare for higher education in computing and security-related fields.
Sadiq Public School Bahawalpur
O Levels, Computer Science
Completed O Levels with a focus on Computer Science providing foundational knowledge in computing principles.
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