Ifrah Asghar

Detail-oriented Cyber Security Analyst with hands-on experience in SOC operations and endpoint management. Currently working on enterprise-scale environments, with strong interest in cyber defense, threat intelligence, and risk management. Aiming to further advance expertise through higher education in Cybersecurity

SOC Analyst – Level 1 - JBS (JAFFER BUSINESS SYSTEMS)

(2024-12)

• Managed endpoint lifecycle operations including device discovery, onboarding of unmanaged systems, Ivanti agent deployment (on-demand and via protocols), patch management, software distribution, remote support/troubleshooting, task scheduling, and reporting.
• Monitored enterprise security infrastructure across AD, EDR, XDR, NDR, WAF, PAM, Firewalls, and external attack surface; performed threat detection, incident response, and threat hunting.
• Conducted vulnerability and security assessments, IOC identification/blocking, email security analysis, and maintained visibility of digital/exposed assets.
• Utilized tools such as DNS monitoring, Tenable, FIM, Cisco ISE, Nexthink, and VPN/Firewall solutions for security operations and analysis.
• Managed incident lifecycle including ticket handling, investigation, remediation, and recovery, ensuring proper tracking and closure.
• Developed operational insights through KPIs, dashboards, and reporting, while maintaining comprehensive documentation of security events and activities

Computer Teacher - THE EDUCATORS

(2022-03 - 2024-03)

• Taught programming languages and computer science concepts.
• Delivered lessons on electronics.
• Created content and reports.

Data Management Intern - THE EDUCATORS

(2021-04 - 2021-05)

• Maintained student records and documents.
• Verified eligibility criteria.
• Managed Excel sheets and databases.
• Assisted in admission processes.

MCS - Masters of Computer Science - PAF-KIET (2022 - 2024)

Bachelor of Science - Space Science and Technology - Karachi University (2018 - 2021)