Usman Ishtiaq
@usmanishtiaq
Cybersecurity consultant delivering ISO-aligned security, penetration testing, and real-time threat visibility.
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I’m a cybersecurity consultant dedicated to safeguarding information and addressing emerging threats. At the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), I serve as Project Manager for cybersecurity and compliance initiatives covering ISO/IEC 27001, NIA 2.1, ISOrobot, ThreatsView, and Penetration Testing (PT).
I implement real-time threat visibility with ThreatsView, lead ISOrobot deployment by customizing workflows and automating evidence mapping, and strengthen the ISMS through policy updates and continuous improvement. Previously, as a Cybersecurity & IT Auditor, I conducted 7+ IT audits across diverse sectors, implemented BCMS for 3+ organizations under ISO 22301, led teams in 5+ audits and VAPT projects, and coordinated remediation across internal, external, wireless, and web application environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cybersecurity Consultant
Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI)
Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Managed cybersecurity and compliance projects across ISO/IEC 27001, NIA 2.1, ThreatsView, and penetration testing, and led ThreatsView and ISOrobot implementations. Coordinated with Google Mandiant for multi-surface penetration testing and strengthened the ISMS through policy updates, control validation, and continuous improvement.
Cybersecurity & IT Auditor
UTI Cybersecurity Cloud and IT
Mar 2021 - Mar 2025 (4 years)
Performed 7+ IT audits aligned to ISO 27001 across logistics, government, financial, and education sectors, and implemented BCMS for 3+ organizations under ISO 22301. Led 5+ IT audits and VAPT projects, conducted QCF-based compliance assessments, and supported cloud and BCMS/BIA activities.
Education
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University of Liverpool
Master's in Cyber Security, Cyber Security
2024 -
Pursuing a Master’s in Cyber Security at the University of Liverpool.
INTI International University
Diploma in Information Technology, Information Technology
2019 - 2022
Completed a Diploma in Information Technology at INTI International University.
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