Mohammad Asif (Incident Response Engineer)
About Mohammad Asif (Incident Response Engineer)
Mohammad Asif is a Senior Security Engineer specializing in Threat and Incident Response, currently employed at Confidential since 2022. He has extensive experience in network behavior analysis, cloud security, and malware analysis, with a background that includes roles at Tata Consultancy Services, NTT Ltd., and Vodafone.
Work at Confidential
Mohammad Asif has been employed at Confidential as a Senior Security Engineer specializing in Threat and Incident Response since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing threat detection capabilities and implementing effective incident response strategies. His work involves analyzing network behavior to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
Previous Experience in Security Engineering
Prior to his current position, Mohammad Asif worked at NTT Ltd. as a Senior Security Analyst in Incident Response from 2020 to 2021. He also served as a Cyber Security Analyst at Vodafone for eight months in 2019 to 2020. His earlier experience includes a role as a SOC Analyst at Tata Consultancy Services from 2017 to 2019, where he gained valuable insights into security operations.
Education and Expertise
Mohammad Asif holds a Bachelor of Computer degree in Information Technology from the University of Kashmir, Srinagar, which he completed from 2013 to 2016. His academic background supports his expertise in various areas of cybersecurity, including cloud security with AWS and Azure platforms, and proficiency in using SOAR for security operations.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Mohammad Asif possesses a range of technical skills relevant to his role as a Senior Security Engineer. He is proficient in network behavior analysis, malware analysis, and sandboxing techniques for threat mitigation. Additionally, he is experienced in using O365 Security Center to manage and secure email communications, enhancing overall organizational security.
Early Career in Network Support
Before transitioning into cybersecurity, Mohammad Asif worked as a Network Support Engineer at IT Support Desk Limited from 2016 to 2017. This role provided him with foundational knowledge in network systems, which has been beneficial in his subsequent positions in security engineering.