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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.

🗽 U.S. and 🍁 Canada -only clients ☑️ Upwork Expert-Vetted 🌟 | 100% Job Success ✅ | 10,000+ hours 💻 on 200+ projects Hi there! 👋 I’m an Upwork veteran with over 10,000 hours delivered, 200+ successful projects, and $1M+ earned helping U.S. companies secure and scale their cloud and hybrid environments. ☁️ I specialize in Azure, Microsoft 365, and security-focused systems — delivering: • Secure infrastructure using Zero Trust, IaC (Terraform/Bicep), and DevSecOps pipelines • Incident response, forensics, and breach containment across regulated industries • Compliance-ready solutions aligned to SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and NIST 800-53 As a certified consultant, I work directly with technical teams to deliver secure cloud transformation, implement controls, and respond to threats — fast. I also collaborate with Microsoft’s internal dev teams, giving me early-access insights and practical fixes 3–4 release cycles ahead of public rollout. Why Choose Me? ✅ $1M+ in security projects delivered across healthcare, fintech, crypto, and gov sectors 🔐 Architected Azure landing zones, GitOps pipelines, and zero trust cloud environments 🚨 Led incident response and forensic investigations for Fortune 500 and defense clients 📊 Built compliance workflows and policy-as-code enforcement for audit success 🪙 Secured crypto CI/CD pipelines and smart contract environments with GitHub, Checkov, GHAS 🧠 Career Highlights: ▪ Delivered security modernization and audit readiness for global government contractors and Fortune 500 companies ▪ Led compliance remediation and data protection initiatives across healthcare, fintech, and public sector clients ▪ Migrated global users to Microsoft 365 with security-first design — Exchange, Purview, Intune, Defender ▪ Built hybrid identity strategies (Entra ID, ADFS, GoDaddy 365, Azure AD B2C, custom policy support) ▪ Managed VMware-to-Azure hardening with conditional access, audit enforcement, and security baselines 🔧 Solutions I Deliver: • Azure Infra Security: Terraform, Bicep, Azure Policy, RBAC, Defender for Cloud • DevSecOps: GitHub Actions, tfsec, Checkov, Trivy, GHAS, pipeline reviews • Microsoft 365 Hardening: Defender, Purview, Compliance Center, Intune, Exchange • Compliance & Audits: SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, CIS Benchmarks • Incident Response & Forensics: Malware analysis, reverse engineering, breach recovery • Crypto Security: CI/CD for smart contracts, wallet infra hardening, Web3 audits • Reverse-engineered malware to identify attack vectors and harden systems post-breach • Hardened Microsoft Exchange Online and Defender for Email in phishing-prone orgs • Integrated Azure Sentinel analytics with dashboards for cross-cloud visibility 🤝 Retainer & Advisory Support: • Ongoing guidance for CISOs, security architects, and compliance teams • Monthly retainers for SOC 2 evidence collection, security tool reviews, and policy automation • Rapid-response engagements for forensics, malware recovery, and breach root cause analysis 🧰 Platforms & Tools: • Azure, Microsoft 365, Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender (all modules), Intune • Terraform, Bicep, GitHub, Azure DevOps, GitOps, GHAS • Splunk, FTK, EnCase, Wireshark, Autopsy, Cisco ASA/Firepower • Checkov, Trivy, Aqua Security, smart contract security tooling • Compliance: SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, CIS, NIST, GDPR 📅 Let’s set up a free 30-minute consultation to explore how I can help you with security transformation, compliance readiness, or urgent recovery — no fluff, just fast, proven results. I bring the calm in chaos — whether you're planning secure growth or cleaning up after a breach, I’ll steady the course and deliver results. 📌 Helped a fintech client pass SOC 2 in under 60 days 📌 Responded to ransomware, restored 95% of systems in 48 hours 📌 Hardened crypto wallet infra securing $100M+ in assets Thanks again for stopping by. You can invite me to your job post or simply send a message to arrange a quick discovery call — I respond fast, and we’ll keep everything inside Upwork. — Nandy Bo 🗣️❝ 𝙄𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙖 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙉𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙮 𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢. 𝙉𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚, 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚. 𝙃𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙣-𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙝 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙏 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢-𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙛𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙢 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙖 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡. ❞ — 𝙅𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙤𝙣 𝘽𝙞𝙡𝙡 - 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 - 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡

✅Malware removal from ⦿ Wordpress ⦿ Shopify ⦿ PrestaShop ⦿ Wix ⦿ Magento ⦿ Squarespace ⦿ PHP ✅WordPress Design: ⦿ Wordpress Expert ⦿ Wordpress Designer ⦿ Wordpress Elementor Pro ⦿ Website Optimizaton ⦿ CMS ⦿ Shopify ⦿ Customer Wordpress Website ⦿ Ecommerce ⦿ Divi Theme ⦿ Premium Plugins ✅Fix Google Ads Disapproved for Malicious Software ✅Penetration testing and Vulnerability Assessment. ✅Cloudflare Setup and DDoS Security. ✅ Wordpress Migration I'm a full-time freelancer as a Cyber Security Specialist, Malware Analyst, and Penetration Tester. I can remove malware, delete viruses, do penetration tests, do vulnerability assessments, and remove malicious (Plugins, Themes, and Software). remove the Google warning from your website. I've 5 years of experience as a website security specialist in Ignite tech solutions. Also, I'm a freelancer on Fiverr and Upwork. I've got a level two badge on Fiverr. ✅Service I will provide: 0) Penetration testing and Vulnerability Assessment. 1) WordPress Malware Removal and Security. 2) Shopify Malware Removal and Security. 3) Cloudflare Setup and DDoS Security. 4) Website Backup and Migration from old host/server/domain to new host/server/domain. 5) Google Ads Disapproved for malicious software. ✅Wordpress service: ⦿Remove Malware. ⦿Penetration Testing / Vulnerability Testing ⦿Wordpress Malware removal. ⦿Website Security. ⦿Clean Server / Server Maintenence / cPanel / WHM Panel ⦿Delete Virus / Virus Removal ⦿Remove Google blacklist/ Red screen. ⦿Remove Japanese or Chinese search results. ⦿Security patch installation ⦿Remove malware ⦿Fix the hosting site suspended ⦿Delete junk or virus script ⦿Add SSL Certificate / Setup Cloudflare ⦿Database error / Remove malware from the database ⦿Fix emails problem / Emails not coming ⦿Spam emails coming / Unwanted emails coming ⦿Critical and Fatal Error ⦿Remove the PHP backdoor ⦿Blacklist Removal, McAfee blacklist ⦿WordPress version update ⦿Install Cloudflare SSL ⦿Fix Login Issue / Broken dashboard ⦿Remove website redirect URL / Fix redirecting issues ⦿Internal 404 or 505 Error ⦿Remove the PHP shell ⦿Unwanted / Bulk email coming ⦿White/Empty Screen ⦿Error Establishing Database Connection ⦿Theme/Plugin Broken ⦿Improve website security ⦿Corrupt .htaccess file ⦿Solve PHP memory limit ⦿Core files issues ⦿Upload size problem ⦿Forgot Username/password ✅Backup and Migration Service: I will backup WordPress sites, duplicate, clone, copy, host migration, WordPress migration, Transfer, move websites, and domain migration any WordPress website for personal and business. ⦿Database Backup and Transfer ⦿Change primary addon domain/domain/subdomain ⦿Move WP from root domain/subdomain/addon domain to main ⦿Old host to another new host ⦿Clone and duplicate the WordPress website ⦿Update WordPress version/theme/plugin ✅Penetration Test and Vulnerability Service: I will perform penetration and vulnerability tests with the VAPT report ⦿According to a security report, about 90% of websites are vulnerable to malicious attacks. ⦿A website is an essential part of your Business. The thing is how secure is your website? ⦿I will perform an advanced deep scan and penetration testing on your web application with a professional report which includes all vulnerabilities. ⦿Let me help you in making your website secure against hackers: ⦿Vulnerability Checklist: ⦿ Web attack vulnerabilities.[Input Validation, Code Execution, Bypass Authentication, SQL Injection, CSRF, LFI, Cross-site Scripting, Uploader Issues, Remote Code Execution, Buffer Overflow, Session Hijacking] ⦿ Information Gathering [Server Info, Open Port] ⦿ Authorization Testing [HTTP Header] ⦿ Data Validation Testing [XSS] ⦿ Denial of Service Testing [DDos Test] ⦿ Security Testing ✅Cloudflare service: ⦿Fix A Record, CNAME Record ⦿Fix NS, MX record ⦿Cloudflare setup ⦿Email Routing ⦿Configure Emails ⦿Add SSL ⦿Cloudflare SSL ⦿Cloudflare error fix ⦿Free SSL ⦿DDOS protection from Hackers ⦿setup DNS ⦿Website Security ⦿Enable green padlock ⦿Improve Website speed ⦿Setup firewall Errors I will fix: Mail Delivery Issue 500 internal server error 502 bad gateway or error 504 gateway timeout 503 service is temporarily unavailable 520: web server returns an unknown error 521 web server is down 522: connection timed out 524: a timeout occurred 525: SSL handshake failed 526: invalid SSL certificate Cloudflare Benefits: ⦿Minification ⦿HTTP/2 Protocol ⦿DNS Security ⦿Cloud WAF ⦿Image Optimization ⦿Browser Caching ⦿WebSockets ⦿Load Balancing ⦿Optimized Network Routing ✅I can work with any CMS like: ⦿Magento, OpenCart, Drupal, Joomla, Prestashop, WordPress, SHOPIFY, LARAVEL, SQUARESPACE, WIX, WOOCOMMERCE, BigCommerce, Blogger, Hubspot CMS, Typo3, Weebly, Webflow, CMS Hub. ✅Why Me: ⦿I will provide a Professional Report ⦿Give you technical support ⦿Quality Work

✅ Elite Credentials & Global Impact 🌍 10 plus years securing enterprises across 120+ countries 🏦 Trusted by leading banks (UK & Germany), Insurance Companies, media giants, Law firms & oil & gas titans 🎯 C-level engagements & high-stakes projects delivered on time, on budget, audit-ready 💡 About Me I architect and operationalize white-glove SecOps for high-value clients—from building world-class incident response teams to embedding proactive threat hunting and deception tech. Whether you’re launching or scaling your Security Operations, I deliver executive-grade frameworks and hands-on execution that earn board-room confidence. 🎯 Core Expertise • Incident Response • Threat, Vulnerability & Patch Management • Advanced Threat Hunting & Profiling • DLP Strategy & Enterprise-Scale Deployment • Threat Modelling & Security Controls Design • Honeypot & Deception Technology Orchestration • SIEM Architecture & Custom Rule Development (Splunk, RSA NetWitness) • Cloud Security Hardening (AWS, Azure Sentinel, MDE, Purview) 🗣️❝Manish, pinpointed critical gaps in our EDR configuration across a vast estate and delivered a comprehensive, risk-mitigating plan. Your presentations to the Cloud Design Forum were concise and confident under pressure. The closure notes you drafted were perfectly scoped—clear, to-the-point, and audit-ready, without inviting extra scrutiny. When we needed rapid fixes, your tactical guidance hit the mark, letting us meet urgent business demands before refining functionality. Even our toughest network-segmentation debates were handled with candour and professionalism. Above all, your ability to listen, weigh diverse opinions, and integrate them into robust SecOps processes is truly exceptional.❞ — Marcus Johnson, Lead Information Security Engineer at a Global Professional Services Firm 📌 Experience Highlights • Global SOC Architect – Built and led IR & hunting programs for 120+ global clients, slashing MTTR by 70% • Cloud SecOps Leader – Migrated Fortune 50 to Azure Sentinel; developed detection libraries for 50+ deployments • Threat Hunting Lead @ KPMG UK – Defended against APTs & ransomware, advised CISOs, managed 30+ analysts on high-priority incidents • SecOps Manager – Delivered turnkey TVM & DLP programs for top finance, legal & media firms, driving compliance and risk reduction ⚙️ Premium Services Offered • Executive-Level SecOps Build-out & Optimization • Incident Response Playbook & War-Room Exercises • Full-Lifecycle Threat & Vulnerability Management • Proactive Threat Hunting Campaigns • Honeypot & Deception Tech Deployments • SIEM, EDR & DLP Enterprise Roll-outs • Cloud & Hybrid Security Architecture 🛠 Technology Mastery Azure Sentinel · Microsoft Defender for Endpoint · Microsoft Defender for Cloud · Qualys · Tenable · Service Now · Symantec · Carbon Black · Crowd Strike · Trend Micro · Splunk · RSA NetWitness · AWS Security · Azure Entra ID · Azure PIM· Microsoft Purview 🌟 Why High-Ticket Clients Choose Me • Elite top 1% Upwork-vetted expertise—trusted by global financial and corporate boards • Strategic vision + hands-on delivery = zero handoff gaps • Rapid ramp-up: secure, compliant processes in weeks, not months • White-glove partnership: tailored solutions, transparent reporting, no surprises ✉️ Let’s Secure Your Enterprise Ready for executive-level security that scales? Message me now to discuss your biggest risks—and turn them into your strongest defense!

When security teams need documentation that SOC analysts, engineers, and auditors can use without interpretation gaps or constant rework, that's where I come in. I'm a cybersecurity technical writer specializing in red and blue team environments. I translate security operations into clear, structured documentation built for real operational use, not filing cabinets. What I deliver: • SOC playbooks and incident response runbooks • SIEM detection documentation (log sources, correlation logic, detection narratives) • Penetration test reports for technical and executive stakeholders • Compliance documentation (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST-aligned controls) • Security policies and operational procedures • Attack-and-detect lab documentation (Active Directory, Windows environments) • Technical security whitepapers and research reports Technical foundation: Hands-on experience designing cloud-based Active Directory attack-and-detect environments and working with SIEM-driven detection workflows. Google Cybersecurity Foundations certified. Background in structured analysis, compliance awareness, and security operations documentation. How I work: I take ownership of outcomes, not just writing tasks. I clarify requirements early, document decisions as we go, and deliver work that doesn't need to be rewritten. If you need someone who can think like an attacker, document like an engineer, and communicate like an analyst, I'm ready.

Stop breaches before they happen. I am a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in building resilient SOC Architectures, performing deep-dive Penetration Testing, and hardening Cloud Infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP). With 5+ years of experience, I bridge the gap between offensive security (Red Teaming) and defensive operations (Blue Teaming) to ensure your data remains untouchable. Whether you need a SOC built from scratch or a rigorous vulnerability assessment, I deliver enterprise-grade security tailored to your business scale. Core Areas of Expertise: SOC Architecture & Ops: SIEM/SOAR integration (Splunk, Sentinel, ELK), EDR deployment, and Incident Response Playbooks. Cloud Security: Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) scanning, IAM hardening, and securing Kubernetes/Docker environments. Penetration Testing: Web App, Network, and API security testing (OWASP Top 10 focus). Compliance & Governance: Preparing your infrastructure for SOC2, HIPAA, or ISO 27001. Tech Stack: Tools: Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark, Nessus. Cloud: AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, Google Cloud Armor. Defense: CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, Wazuh, Microsoft Sentinel. Why work with me? I don’t just hand over a PDF of vulnerabilities; I provide a roadmap for remediation and hands-on support to patch the gaps. Let’s secure your perimeter today.