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Najla Basheer

@najlabasheer

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I am an IT Security Specialist specializing in cybersecurity, incident response, and compliance.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I seek hands-on cybersecurity roles applying incident response, VAPT, forensics, patch and email security within collaborative teams, contributing to GRC while growing technically through mentorship and real-world challenges.

I hold an MSc in Cybersecurity (Merit) and a BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science, where I received a bronze medal for academic excellence. My academic projects combined steganography and cryptography to explore secure payment gateway concepts.

Professionally, I have implemented patch management using Ivanti, deployed Mimecast email protections, run KnowBe4 phishing simulations, and assisted in VAPT reporting. I have experience in security operations, incident triage, digital forensics using FTK Imager and ReconITR, and supporting pre-sales engineering and secure LMS architecture.

I work collaboratively, prioritise clear documentation, and focus on practical remediation and risk reduction. I am motivated to contribute to GRC initiatives, strengthen organizational resilience, and continue developing hands-on cybersecurity and forensics expertise.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

IT Security Specialist

Sharjah National Oil Corporation

Sep 2024 - Oct 2024 (1 month)

Managed and applied security patches using Ivanti, minimizing vulnerabilities and ensuring timely system updates across the organization. Executed Mimecast email protection and KnowBe4 phishing simulations, and produced VAPT reports with remediation recommendations to support GRC activities.

Mimecast KnowBe4 Patch Management Incident Response

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of West London

Master of Science, Cybersecurity

Grade: Merit

Activities and societies: Coursework: Fundamentals of Cyber Security, Network Security, Security Operations and Assurance, Big Data Analytics and Research Methodology; Project: StegoPay Payment Gateway using coverless image steganography and cryptography.

Completed a Master of Science in Cybersecurity (Merit) in June 2024 with coursework in network security, security operations and assurance, fundamentals of cyber security, and big data analytics; master's project developed a StegoPay payment gateway using coverless image steganography and cryptography.

Amity University Dubai

Bachelor of Science (Honours), Forensic Science

Grade: CGPA 9.08/10.00

Activities and societies: Coursework: Crime Scene Investigation and evidence analysis, Digital Forensics, Cyber Forensics; recipient of bronze medal for outstanding academic performance.

Graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Forensic Science in November 2022, achieving a CGPA of 9.08/10 and awarded a university bronze medal for academic excellence.