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I am the Founder and CEO of Zenect International, a global cybersecurity consulting firm specializing in Information Security, Cyber Risk Management, and Regulatory Compliance. I work with startups, SMEs, and enterprises to design and implement secure, compliant, and scalable cybersecurity environments that enable business growth and digital trust. With 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting across diverse industries, I deliver cost-effective, business-focused, and risk-driven security solutions that align with both global standards and regional regulations. Currently, I am pursuing my Master’s degree in Cybersecurity at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, one of Europe’s top technical universities—continuously enhancing my expertise to stay ahead of evolving threats and technologies. 💼 What I Specialize In: ✅ Cybersecurity Standards & Compliance I help organizations meet global and regional security standards with ease. Whether you're working toward certification or just want to strengthen your compliance posture, I’ve got you covered. • ISO/IEC 27001:2022, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS • UAE frameworks: NESA, ISR v3 • KSA standards: NCA ECC, SAMA, SDAIA 🧑‍💼 CISO-as-a-Service (vCISO) Need top-level cybersecurity leadership without hiring a full-time CISO? I offer virtual CISO services that bring strategy, structure, and security governance into your business. • Security strategy & risk planning • Policy development & review • Ongoing advisory & board-level reporting 🔍 Security Audits & Gap Assessments I evaluate your current environment, identify weaknesses, and provide a clear action plan to fix them. Perfect for businesses preparing for audits or improving security maturity. • Risk identification & remediation • Internal control reviews • Compliance gap analysis 🧪 Penetration Testing & Social Engineering I simulate real-world attacks to uncover vulnerabilities—before attackers do. This includes both technical testing and human-focused security assessments. • Network, Web, and Cloud pentesting • Phishing simulations & awareness testing • Clear, actionable reporting 🎓 Cybersecurity Awareness & E-Learning Cybersecurity starts with your people. I design and deliver engaging training sessions and e-learning content to help teams stay sharp and secure. • Awareness programs for staff • Executive-level training • Customized training in English 🌍 Additional Capabilities 🔄 Cyber Resilience & Business Continuity Planning I help organizations prepare for the unexpected by building strategies that ensure operations continue—even during cyber incidents or disruptions. 💽 Disaster Recovery Strategy & Testing From planning to execution, I design and test disaster recovery solutions that safeguard critical systems and data, ensuring rapid recovery with minimal downtime. ☁️ Cloud / Application / IoT Security Assessments I assess security across cloud platforms, applications, and connected devices to help you identify risks, implement controls, and maintain secure environments. 🤖 AI Governance & ISO/IEC 42001 Readiness As AI adoption grows, I support organizations in aligning with emerging standards like ISO/IEC 42001—ensuring responsible, secure, and compliant use of AI technologies. ⚖️ Cyber Insurance & Legal Risk Advisory I guide businesses in understanding cyber insurance requirements and reducing legal exposure—ensuring your cybersecurity posture supports both compliance and coverage. 🔐 Your Security, My Priority Whether you're looking to strengthen compliance, secure your infrastructure, or build a more resilient business—I bring a hands-on, strategic, and business-aligned approach to every project. Let’s work together to protect what matters most and build a safer digital future for your organization.

🔐 Protecting Businesses Since 2009 — Trusted by Microsoft, Yahoo, Facebook, Sony & More 🔐 With 15+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, I've responsibly disclosed critical vulnerabilities to some of the world's most recognized companies — and been officially acknowledged by all of them. I don't just talk security; I've proven it at the highest level. What I do for you: Whether you're a startup or an enterprise, I help you find and fix your weaknesses before attackers do. My work spans penetration testing, ethical hacking, vulnerability assessments, malware removal, and secure development — delivered with clear reports and actionable fixes. 🌐 Hall of Fame & Bug Reports: ✔ Microsoft — Identified critical infrastructure vulnerabilities ✔ Facebook — Contributed to platform security hardening ✔ Yahoo — Reported security gaps in digital assets ✔ Sony — Secured key systems against active threats ✔ AVG & Bitdefender — Strengthened antivirus defenses 🚀 Core Services: ✔ Web & Network Penetration Testing ✔ Vulnerability Assessment & Reporting ✔ Malware Detection & Removal ✔ Cloud & Mobile Application Security ✔ Red Team Exercises & Threat Hunting ✔ Incident Response & Forensic Analysis ✔ WordPress & CMS Security ✔ Secure Code Review & DevSecOps ✔ OSINT Investigations ✔ Security Awareness Training 💻 Development Skills: Python | Golang | PHP | Java | C# | Bash | PowerShell [ CEH | OSCP | CompTIA Security+] 🔒 Your security is only as strong as the expert behind it. Let's talk — send me a message or book a consultation call and let's start securing your systems today.

I specialize in migrating, securing, and managing Microsoft 365 environments for organizations, ensuring accurate implementation from the outset — serving clients ranging from startups with 10 users to enterprises with 10,000 employees. My Track Record • Over 24,500 hours accrued on Upwork across more than 120 clients. • Achieved Top Rated Plus status with a 100% Job Success Score. • Possess over 11 years of practical experience in Microsoft cloud services. • Successfully completed over 200 Microsoft 365 migration projects. • Enterprise-sector experience includes Tier 3 Microsoft Premier Support for Fortune 500 clients, with recognition as Best Employee on two occasions. • Made significant contributions to a Microsoft Partner of the Year organization. MY CERTIFICATIONS (Active, Microsoft-verified) • MS-102 Microsoft 365 Administrator • SC-200 Security Operations Analyst • SC-300 Identity and Access Administrator • SC-400 Information Protection Administrator • MD-102 Endpoint Administrator • AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals • MS-900 • SC-900 WHAT I DELIVER • Cloud Migrations and Tenant Management I facilitate seamless migrations from platforms such as Google Workspace, on-premises Exchange, GoDaddy, Zoho, IMAP, or tenant-to-tenant configurations. This includes cutover, staged, hybrid, and IMAP methods, covering email, files, SharePoint, and other data types. My services encompass tenant setup, DNS configuration, licensing management, and post-migration optimization for organizations of all sizes. • Security and Compliance Implementation I implement security and compliance measures, including Conditional Access policies, Zero Trust frameworks, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP), sensitivity labels, and compliance configurations aligned with standards such as SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and GDPR. Additionally, I provide full Security E5 implementations tailored for distributed and international teams. • Identity and Access Management My expertise extends to Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), hybrid identity solutions utilizing Azure AD Connect, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Privileged Identity Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), user lifecycle automation, and periodic access reviews. • Endpoint Management I offer comprehensive endpoint management through Microsoft Intune MDM/MAM, Windows Autopilot, and security baselines for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices. My services include BitLocker encryption, Defender policies, application deployment, and device compliance enforcement. • PowerShell Automation and Scripting I develop automation scripts for bulk provisioning, licensing, compliance reporting, mailbox configuration, migration tasks, and integrations utilizing Microsoft Graph API and Power Automate. • Email Security and Exchange Online My services encompass configuring mail flow rules, implementing anti-spam and anti-phishing measures, DKIM, DMARC, SPF settings, shared mailboxes, distribution groups, archiving solutions, litigation holds, and eDiscovery processes. • Collaboration and Governance I configure Microsoft Teams for enterprise environments, establish guest access policies and retention policies, deploy SharePoint Online solutions, design permission structures, and develop comprehensive information architectures. TOOLS AND PLATFORMS • Microsoft 365 Suite: SharePoint, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, Office 365), Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Sentinel, BitTitan MigrationWiz, ShareGate, SkyKick, Mover, SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT), SentinelOne EDR, ThreatLocker, Barracuda Email Protection, N-able NCentral, ConnectWise Manage, AutoTask. • Identity & Access Management: Azure AD Connect (Entra Connect), ADFS, WAP, SSO (SAML, OAuth, WS-Fed), Conditional Access, MFA, SSPR, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Duo Security, Password Hash Sync, and Pass-through Authentication. • Endpoint Management: Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, BitLocker, Windows Update Rings, ASR, Compliance Policies, Configuration Profiles, Windows Hello for Business, Datto RMM, AnyDesk, Windows Remote Desktop (RDP). • Security & Compliance: Zero Trust Architecture, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, DLP, Information Protection, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, OME, EOP, ATP, Microsoft Secure Score, Sensitivity Labels, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, GDPR, Insider Risk Management, eDiscovery, and Vanta. HOW I WORK I prioritize clear, direct communication, provide regular updates, and avoid disengagement. • I prioritize clear, direct communication, provide regular updates, and avoid disengaging. • I maintain comprehensive documentation of every change, configuration, and process. • My approach centers on security at all times, regardless of project scope. • I offer flexible availability for one-time projects, ongoing managed services, or dedicated full-time engagements (40 hours per week). • I treat your

As an experienced Cyber Security Professional, my proficiency lies in Information Security Services. I have expertise in the areas of Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing. Additionally, I possess various certifications including OSCP, CISM, CISA, CEH, and CHFI. I am currently on the lookout for my next opportunity to utilize my skills in safeguarding your organization's information assets and infrastructure.

I am a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over two decades of global experience in securing complex IT environments, driving governance and compliance initiatives, and designing enterprise-wide security architectures. My work has spanned critical domains, including energy, BFSI, public sector, and emerging digital infrastructure, such as Smart Cities and Critical Infrastructure Protection. My key strengths lie in translating business risks into technical controls, aligning security initiatives with organizational objectives, and enabling digital transformation through secure design and strategy. I have led and contributed to programs involving Zero Trust architecture, endpoint security, regulatory compliance, data privacy, vulnerability management, and incident response. Areas of Expertise Include: • Enterprise Security Architecture & Solution Design • GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) – PCI DSS, ISO 27001, RBI/SEBI • Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) • Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning • Security Operations & Risk Management • Cybersecurity Training & Awareness Programs I’m passionate about helping organizations build resilient and compliant security frameworks that support innovation without compromising trust. Let’s connect to discuss cyber risk, secure transformation, and collaborative growth in a digital-first world.

PhD-Level Cybersecurity Expert | vCISO | CISSP | CEH | CISM | CISA | PMP Trusted by organizations across the GCC, MENA, and global markets to build, audit, and scale cybersecurity programs that deliver measurable, board-level results. With 20+ years in cybersecurity leadership, I deliver expert-level services across the full security lifecycle — from penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to ISO 27001 implementation, SOC 2 readiness, GRC consulting, and virtual CISO engagements. WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME: - PhD in Cybersecurity + 10+ active certifications: CISSP, CEH, CISM, CISA, PMP, CCNP, MCT, Security+, MCSE+Security, RHCE, Linux+, CEI, CCSI - Founder of InfoSec4TC — trained 100,000+ students across 150+ countries - Author of 7 published cybersecurity books on Amazon (ISO 27001, Ethical Hacking, AI Security & more) - Authorized training partner: CompTIA, Amazon AWS, Mile2, and Microsoft - Creator of AI-powered platforms: CyberSecurity365 (CS365), CyberMentor App, DesiredAI - 14 best-selling online courses | 4.8/5 Trustpilot (138+ verified reviews) | 95% satisfaction rate - 5,000+ training hours delivered globally SERVICES I DELIVER: - Virtual CISO (vCISO) — Strategic security leadership for growing organizations - Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment (Web, Network, Cloud, OT/ICS/SCADA) - ISO 27001 / ISO 27017 / ISO 42001 — Gap analysis, full implementation & audit readiness - SOC 2 Type I & II — Readiness assessment and remediation - GRC — Risk assessments, policy development, security frameworks - HIPAA, PCI DSS, CMMC, FedRAMP — Compliance consulting and documentation - Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP) — Architecture review and hardening - OT/ICS/SCADA Security — Industrial control systems risk and compliance - NCA ECC, NESA, SAMA, ISR — UAE & GCC regional regulatory compliance - Security Awareness Training — AI-powered, behavior-driven workforce programs - Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) - Security Policy & Procedure Development PUBLISHED BOOKS (Amazon): "Mastering ISO 27001:2022" | "Build a Cyber Security Career from Scratch" | "Mastering Cybersecurity with ChatGPT" | "Kali Linux for Ethical Hacking" | "Cyber Security Specialist: Step-by-Step Guide" | "The Complete Cybersecurity Handbook" Dubai-based | Available globally for remote & on-site engagements Fluent: English | Arabic | French Ready to secure what matters most to your business.