Baig Mirza Najib
About Baig Mirza Najib
Baig Mirza Najib is a Senior Manager of Cyber Engineering at Coalfire, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT governance, having held various roles in notable organizations over the past two decades.
Work at Coalfire
Baig Mirza Najib has been serving as the Senior Manager of Cyber Engineering at Coalfire since 2019. In this role, he oversees various cybersecurity initiatives and strategies. His tenure at Coalfire has seen him transition from a Senior Cyber Security Consultant, a position he held from 2016 to 2019. Both roles were based in Reston, VA, where he contributed to enhancing the company's cybersecurity posture.
Education and Expertise
Najib holds a Master of Science (MS) in Industrial/Systems Engineering with a minor in Computer Science from the University of Florida, where he studied from 1992 to 1997. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Production Engineering from the University of Mumbai, India. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
Background in Cybersecurity
Najib has accumulated significant experience in cybersecurity across various organizations. Prior to his current role, he worked at TDI Security Limited as a Senior ISSO for the Smithsonian Institute and at Verizon as an IT Security Auditor. His experience includes roles at TISTA Science and Technology Corporation and NCI, Inc., where he supported cybersecurity contracts for federal agencies. This diverse background has equipped him with a deep understanding of security architecture and the cyber threat landscape.
Contributions to Industry Initiatives
Najib has contributed to notable industry initiatives, including the Industrial Internet Consortium's Security Maturity Model for IoT and the OWASP IoT Security Initiative. His involvement in these projects reflects his commitment to advancing cybersecurity practices and frameworks, particularly in the context of emerging technologies and the Internet of Things.
Professional Skills and Knowledge
Najib possesses a comprehensive knowledge of various cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards, including NIST, FISMA, HIPAA, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), ISO 27002, and PCI DSS. He is well-versed in vulnerability management frameworks such as OWASP Top 10 and ASVA. Additionally, he has a solid understanding of cloud-based technologies, including containers, Kubernetes, and microservices, and their compliance implications.