Gulzar Malik
About Gulzar Malik
Gulzar Malik is a Security Technical Lead with extensive experience in information security, having worked in various roles across multiple countries. He holds a Certified Ethical Hacker certification and has participated in numerous bootcamps focused on cybersecurity skills.
Current Role as Security Technical Lead
Gulzar Malik currently serves as a Security Technical Lead at a confidential organization since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing security protocols and implementing advanced security measures to protect organizational assets. His expertise in security technologies and risk management contributes to the development of robust security strategies.
Previous Experience in Risk and Security Analysis
Before his current position, Gulzar Malik worked as a Risk and Security Analyst at Cargill from 2017 to 2019 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. During this time, he focused on security operations and risk assessment, contributing to the organization's overall security posture. He also gained experience as an Information Security Consultant at Paramount Computer Systems from 2019 to 2021 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Gulzar Malik holds a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification from EC-Council, which validates his skills in ethical hacking and security practices. He is proficient in deploying and managing cloud security solutions, including AWS and Azure services. His technical expertise extends to endpoint protection and mobile device management, utilizing tools such as Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager and Blackberry MDM.
Educational Background
Gulzar Malik earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Technology from Punjab Technical University, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. This educational foundation provided him with essential knowledge and skills in technology and security, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles within the cybersecurity field.
Experience in Security Operations Centers
Gulzar Malik has significant experience in Security Operations Centers (SOC), having worked as an Analyst SOC at Dimension Data from 2016 to 2017 and as an IT Security Engineer at McAfee from 2015 to 2016. His roles involved managing security information and event management (SIEM) tools such as LogRhythm, ArcSight, and Fortisiem, enhancing his capabilities in threat detection and incident response.