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I’m Muhammad Ahmad Bilal, a CISSP-certified Security Architect and Information Security Manager who works at the intersection of security engineering, threat detection, and AI. For the past 9+ years I’ve been designing and running security programs at government scale, protecting critical national applications, large user bases, and high-value data across the public sector. I specialise in turning noisy, complex environments into predictable, defensible systems. That’s included building ML-driven APT detection using TensorFlow and PyTorch, modernising SIEM/SOAR stacks to cut detection and response times by around 40%, and embedding security into the SDLC so vulnerabilities are caught before they ever reach production. I’ve led Zero Trust initiatives, redesigned IAM around least privilege, and driven end-to-end implementations of governance, risk, and compliance programmes aligned with standards like ISO 27001, NIST, PCI, GDPR, and HIPAA. I’m also an educator by choice. As a Lecturer at NUST, I’ve taught Computer and Network Security, Cryptography, Operating Systems, and Data Structures, and supervised 20+ research projects in cybersecurity and machine learning. My academic work includes publications on: - Deep learning–based intrusion detection for IoT - Protocol-aware IDS using datasets such as UNSW-NB15 and Bot-IoT - Federated learning with explainable AI for malicious traffic detection and cellular traffic prediction What I do best: - Design security architectures for large, heterogeneous environments that can actually be operated and maintained by real teams. - Build and tune detection & response: SIEM, EDR, and SOAR use cases, threat hunting workflows, and playbooks that reduce noise while catching what matters. - Integrate security into delivery through secure SDLC practices, code review guidelines, and automation that supports developers instead of blocking them. - Make compliance meaningful, mapping real technical and process controls to standards and regulations so they translate into measurable risk reduction. - Develop people and teams, mentoring analysts and engineers so security becomes an organisational capability, not a one-team bottleneck. In simple terms, my work is about building security systems—technical, procedural, and human—that don’t fall apart the moment something real happens.

Are you preparing for ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, or Cyber Essentials compliance and need practical cybersecurity support? I help startups, SaaS companies, healthcare technology businesses, fintech teams, e-commerce companies, and growing organizations become audit-ready, reduce security risks, and build practical information security programs without unnecessary complexity. I am a CISSP-certified Cybersecurity GRC professional with 9+ years of experience in cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, security documentation, audit readiness, and vulnerability risk management. I have worked with organizations across banking, healthcare technology, retail commerce, consulting, and international business environments. My work is focused on clear deliverables. Whether you need a complete ISMS, SOC 2 control documentation, a compliance gap assessment, security policies, vendor risk review, risk register, or audit-ready evidence pack, I can help you create practical, professional, and business aligned outputs. I understand that most businesses do not need overly complicated cybersecurity paperwork. They need clear documentation, realistic controls, organized evidence, and actionable recommendations that auditors, clients, and leadership can understand. My goal is to make cybersecurity and compliance easier for your business by giving you structured guidance, reliable documentation, and clear next steps. Let’s work together to strengthen your security posture, meet client or audit requirements, and move your compliance project forward with confidence.

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💪 Top Rated I help startups, SaaS companies, and enterprises identify security vulnerabilities before attackers do. With 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, I specialize in manual penetration testing, application security, API security, cloud security, compliance assessments, and privacy audits. I have worked with organizations across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Canada, delivering security assessments aligned with international standards and industry best practices. My assessments have uncovered critical vulnerabilities including Account Takeover, Remote Code Execution (RCE), IDOR, Authentication & Authorization flaws, Business Logic vulnerabilities, SSRF, XSS, CSRF, SQL Injection, Sensitive Data Exposure, Security Misconfigurations, and Insecure API Implementations. My Services Penetration Testing • Web Application Penetration Testing (OWASP Top 10) • Mobile Application Security Testing (Android & iOS) • REST & GraphQL API Security Testing • External & Internal Network Penetration Testing • Authentication & Authorization Testing • Business Logic Testing • Secure Code Review (SAST) • Cloud Security Assessments (AWS, Azure & GCP) Privacy & Tracking Audits I perform non-destructive privacy and tracking audits to evaluate how websites collect, process, and share user data without making any changes to production environments. My privacy audits include: • Tracking & Analytics Review (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, etc.) • Cookie & Consent Compliance Assessment • Third-Party Script & Tag Analysis • Privacy & Data Collection Review • Browser Storage Review (Cookies, Local Storage & Session Storage) • Sensitive Data Leakage Detection • Tracking Request Analysis • GDPR Privacy Assessment • Actionable Privacy & Security Recommendations Important: I do not modify, delete, or update website code, tracking configurations, analytics settings, or production systems. My work is strictly read-only and results in a detailed report highlighting privacy concerns, security risks, and practical recommendations for improvement. Compliance & Security Frameworks • CASA Tier 2 Security Testing • CMMC Level 2 • NIST SP 800-171 • NIST SP 800-53 • ISO 27001 • SOC 2 • GDPR Security Automation I develop custom security automation solutions that help organizations reduce manual effort and improve their security posture. Automation services include: • Vulnerability Management Automation • Security Testing Automation • Compliance Reporting Automation • Security Workflow Automation • Custom Security Scripts & Tools Technical Toolkit Security Tools • Burp Suite Professional • OWASP ZAP • Nmap • Nessus • Metasploit • SonarQube • Veracode • Appknox • Bandit Infrastructure & Cloud Security • Cloudflare • Imperva WAF • Firewall Configuration • Identity & Access Management (IAM) • Access Control Management • Database Security Programming & Automation • Python • Bash • Node.js • Java Why Clients Hire Me ✅ 5+ Years of Professional Cybersecurity Experience ✅ Manual Security Testing Not Just Automated Scanner Reports ✅ Clear, Actionable Reports with Risk Ratings and Remediation Guidance ✅ Independent Security Consultant (No Agency, No Subcontracting) ✅ Strong Communication Throughout the Engagement ✅ Flexible Across Multiple Time Zones (Including EST Overlap) Deliverables Every assessment includes: • Executive Summary • Technical Findings with Evidence • Risk Severity (CVSS/OWASP where applicable) • Step-by-Step Reproduction • Screenshots & Proof of Concept • Practical Remediation Recommendations • Optional Re-Testing After Fixes Due to client confidentiality, I do not publicly share full penetration testing reports. However, I can demonstrate redacted professional reports during a screen-sharing meeting or after an NDA is signed. Whether you need a comprehensive penetration test, a privacy and tracking audit, an application security assessment, or compliance guidance, I'm here to help you strengthen your security posture and reduce risk. Let's discuss your project.

Certified SOC Analyst | Certified Incident Handler | Certified Network Security Expert | CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA) Senior SOC Analyst and Cybersecurity Specialist with 5+ years of hands-on experience defending enterprise environments worldwide. I don't just respond to alerts - I hunt threats, engineer detections, and build the security infrastructure that stops breaches before they happen. **WHAT I DELIVER FOR YOU** SOC Operations & Management Build, optimize, or manage your Security Operations Center (SOC) from the ground up. I handle alert triage, incident investigation, escalation workflows, and daily/weekly security reporting. Threat Detection & Threat Hunting Using MITRE ATT&CK, LOLBAS, and hypothesis-based methodologies, I proactively hunt threats hiding in your environment before they trigger alarms. Detection Engineering & Use Case Development I've built 100+ custom detection rules across SIEM, EDR, XDR, and CASB platforms. I reduce alert fatigue by eliminating false positives and tuning detection logic for precision. Incident Response & Digital Forensics End-to-end incident response: containment, investigation, root cause analysis, and post-incident reporting. I handle credential theft, malware analysis, network forensics, and executive-ready reports. Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Hands-on experience with OpenCTI, MISP, and Group-IB. I build threat intelligence pipelines, integrate STIX/TAXII feeds, and translate raw IOCs into actionable detections. SIEM & SOAR Deployment and Administration Expert-level experience with CrowdStrike Next-Gen SIEM, LogRhythm, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, and Trellix SIEM. I onboard log sources, build correlation rules, automate response playbooks via SOAR (including CrowdStrike Falcon Fusion), and tune your environment for maximum detection fidelity. Security Policy & Compliance Documentation ISO 27001-aligned policy writing, security procedure documentation, and security awareness program development for teams of any size. Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing From Nessus-based vulnerability scanning and SecurityScorecard risk ratings to web application testing with Burp Suite and network assessments with Nmap — I find your exposures before attackers do. Cybersecurity Consulting & Mentoring Need guidance on OpenCTI deployment, SIEM architecture, or building a SOC from scratch? I offer consultations for teams, MSSPs, and security leaders. **TOOLS & PLATFORMS I WORK WITH DAILY** SIEM: CrowdStrike Next-Gen SIEM, LogRhythm, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Trellix, Wazuh, QRadar EDR/XDR: CrowdStrike Falcon (Endpoint Security, Falcon EDR, Falcon Insight), Microsoft Defender (MDO/MDE), Trellix EDR, IVX Threat Intelligence: OpenCTI, MISP, Group-IB, STIX/TAXII, arcX Email Security: Abnormal Security, Microsoft Defender for Office 365 CASB: Skyhigh CASB VA/PT: Nessus, SecurityScorecard, Burp Suite, Nmap, Kali Linux, Metasploit Network Security: Wireshark, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA SOAR: CrowdStrike Falcon Fusion, XSIAM, XSOAR, Cortex, Custom PowerShell Playbooks Cloud Security: Microsoft Azure, Azure Sentinel, Microsoft 365 Security **CERTIFICATIONS** - Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) — EC-Council - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) — EC-Council - CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA) - Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) NSE5 — Fortinet - Cyber Threat Intelligence 101 — arcX Ready to secure your environment? Send me a message and let's discuss your SOC, SIEM, or incident response needs.