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Shahzad A. Status: Offline
Islamabad, Pakistan
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Cybersecurity Consultant

I am a Cybersecurity Consultant with 5+ years of hands-on experience and 87+ successfully completed projects in cybersecurity, digital forensics, blockchain development, curriculum & course creation, compliance reviews, and strategic advisory for clients across the globe — including enterprises, SMEs, government agencies, startups, and individuals. I deliver solutions that combine deep technical skills with high-level strategic insight. I am a Top-Rated freelancer on Upwork and a Level-1 Seller on Fiverr. 📁 Key Highlights | Major Projects: ✅ I have reviewed more than 22 different types of security documents, such as AOD, MLD, HLD, and security whitepapers for different types of tools, platforms and software, including share drive, decommission, Azure AI Document Intelligence, Azure Form Recognizer, Azure Event Grid, Single Page Application, Micro-front refactoring, notification shared services, .NET 6 framework, Endpoint Management, PDF Embed, SaaS High-level Security, assessment Adobe Document Cloud, iTrent system, SD-WAN, Software assessment on Oracle ADF Desktop Integration, Software assessment on Oracle File Based Data Import, Software assessment on Oracle Smart View, and implementing Microsfot Teams as Telephony. ✅ I have created security playbooks on different topics such as; phishing security incident response, Unlicensed software detection and removal, DDoS Security incident, Malware Security Incident, API & Zero Day, New User Created, and Privilege Access Management for a software company who works as a global mobility platform. ✅ I have completed 17+ digital forensics projects, including data recovery, and investigations on email/mobile investigations, hacked systems, and Windows event log analysis. ✅ I have developed 3+ custom crypto coins, including Carbon Credit Coin, and others based on clients specifications. ✅ I have developed a strategic security framework for Mulago Specialized Women and Neonatal Hospital - Uganda's largest hospital - ensuring patient data protection and regulator compliance with healthcare standards. ✅ I have consulted and worked closely with the clients to implement and uphold international security standards, like ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO 27701, ISO/IEC 27018, ISO 15489, ISO 22301, ISO 27002, ISO/IEC 42001:2023, Cyber Resilience Act 2024, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS, establishing a robust foundation for long-term compliance and security. ✅ I led the Data Source Unit of the National Assembly of Pakistan, where I developed and enforced strict security protocols and mentored junior cybersecurity professionals, ensuring the safe handling of government data and continuity of services. 💡🔒 Domains I Cover: ◉ Cybersecurity & Risk Management ◉ Digital Forensics & Incident Response ◉ Blockchain Security & Token Development ◉ Secure Software & Cloud Architecture ◉ Security Policy, Frameworks, and Compliance ◉ Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment ◉ Technical Writing & Cybersecurity Training 🛠 Tools & Platforms I Use: ◉ Cloud & Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud ◉ Security Tools: Microsoft Defender, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Splunk, SIEM ◉ Forensics: FTK Imager, Autopsy, EnCase, iCloud & Windows Logs ◉ Blockchain & Crypto: Solidity, BEP-20/ERC-20 tokens, smart contract audit, crypto tracing ◉ Programming & Scripting: Python, Bash, Solidity, JavaScript ◉ Security Framework: MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS Benchmarks, OWASP 💼 How I Can Help You: ◉ Security consulting and risk assessments: Identify vulnerabilities, assess business risk, and implement tailored mitigation strategies. ◉ Digital forensic investigations: Analyze compromised systems, devices, or networks to uncover breach sources, data loss, and recovery paths. ◉ Blockchain & crypto development and audits: Design and develop custom tokens (ERC/BEP-20), audit smart contracts, and trace crypto transactions. ◉ Security policies, strategy, and compliance framework design: Create or review documentation aligned with ISO, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and more. ◉ Advisory roles for secure digital product launches: Guide secure system architecture, compliance planning, and go-to-market security. ◉ Penetration testing and vulnerability management: Perform ethical hacking, threat modeling, and deliver detailed vulnerability reports. ◉ Security-focused technical writing and content creation: Develop security documentation, training materials, books, blogs, and certification practice questions. ◉ Cybersecurity training and course development: Create hands-on tutorials and educational content for security awareness, and domain knowledge. Let's secure your systems and build trust in your tech. 🤝
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Skills

Skills

  • Information Security
  • Digital Forensics
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Network Security
  • Technical Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Blockchain
  • Algorithm Development
  • Microsoft Access
  • Company Research
  • Cryptography
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Research Papers
  • Linux

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