Samad Khan

Cybersecurity Analyst with hands-on experience in monitoring, securing, and optimizing network infrastructure. Proficient in leveraging SIEM tools like Splunk and LogRhythm for threat detection and mitigation. Adept at conducting vulnerability assessments and implementing security protocols to safeguard systems. Committed to staying updated with the latest industry trends to proactively defend against emerging cyber threats.

Technical Security Analyst - CAAL Limited

(2025-01)

• Conduct regular vulnerability scans and security assessments across client environments, providing actionable recommendations to strengthen their security posture.
• Respond to security incidents by performing triage, containment, and root cause analysis, while coordinating with client teams to minimize impact and restore normal operations.
• Visit client sites when required to assist with on-premises security implementations, audits, or detailed incident investigations, ensuring seamless support beyond remote operations.
• Prepare and deliver detailed security reports, threat trend analyses, and risk summaries to both technical and non-technical stakeholders across various client organizations.

Junior Cybersecurity analyst - Motiventive - Canada (Remote) - Remote

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Vigilantly monitored network traffic using SIEM solutions like Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel and LogRhythm, intercepting and neutralising hundreds of potential cyber threats before they could cause damage.
• Architected robust firewall configurations, creating an impenetrable barrier that thwarted external attacks, reducing security breaches by over 80%.
• Collaborated with top-tier security teams to devise and implement advanced risk mitigation strategies, fortifying the organisation against the most sophisticated cyber threats.
• Executed comprehensive vulnerability assessments using industry-leading tools like Nessus, Nmap, and Metasploit, identifying and resolving critical vulnerabilities across the entire network.

Master's with Distinction - Cybersecurity - Northumbria University London (2023-07)

Graduate Diploma - Informatics - INTO City, University of London (2021-06)

Bachelors - Computer Systems Engineering - NED University of Engineering and Technology (2020-12)