Syed Nehal Rizvi

Experienced Cyber Security Analyst with a focus on ICS/SCADA security and incident response. Skilled in security monitoring, threat analysis, and utilizing tools such as SIEM products and CISA's Cyber Security Evaluation Tool. Proficient in cloud security, OT environments, and industrial communication protocols.

Currently serving as an OT Cybersecurity Coordinator, ensuring the security and resilience of operational technology environments. Strong educational background in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, complemented by relevant certifications including CompTIA Security+ and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner. A proactive learner and member of various cybersecurity industry associations, dedicated to staying updated on emerging threats and technologies.

• Proficient in Microsoft Azure and Adaptive Security Architecture.
• Experienced in IT/OT security, specializing in ICS/SCADA System Security.
• Familiar with Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) and Trend Micro Cloud App Security.
• Skilled in cyber threat vulnerability analyses and remediation, utilizing tools like CISA's Cyber Security Evaluation Tool (CSET).
• Proficient in reviewing and remediating security system logs, including QRadar logs.
• Experienced with SIEM products such as Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Conducts cyber forensics investigations and evaluates malware remediation techniques.
• Manages network security and utilizes behavior analytics defense tools.
• Familiarity with ITIL, COBIT, ISO/IEC standards, PCI, ERM Policy, and governance frameworks.
• Advanced knowledge of OSI model, TCP/IP model, firewalls, VPNs, and enterprise anti-virus products.
• Understanding of application layer protocols including HTTP, SSH, SSL, DNS, TCP/IP, UDP, SSL/TLS.
• Strong understanding of digital security and risk engineering (DARE).
• Experience with frameworks such as MITRE, NIST, PCI, and HIPAA.
• In-depth understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodology.

• CompTIA Security+ CertMaster certificate
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certificate
• Virtual Industrial Control System cyber security (301v) training certificate
• 100w Cyber security Practices for industrial control system certificate
• 210w-04 cyber security within IT and ICS Domains certificate
• AWS builders online series 2021 certificate
• CISSP Certification (In Progress)
• SQL- Oracle Certification Course- certificate
• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, FEATI University Manila, Manila, Philippines
• Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science/3D Computer Animation, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON Canada