S.M.Faisal Hussain
About S.M.Faisal Hussain
S.M. Faisal Hussain is a Cyber Security Analyst with extensive experience in threat intelligence and security operations. He holds a Master of Science in Information Security and has worked for various organizations, including Confidential, Habib Bank Limited, and Silkbank Limited.
Work at Confidential
S.M. Faisal Hussain has been employed as a Cyber Security Analyst at Confidential since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the organization's security posture by actively gathering and disseminating critical threat intelligence to relevant stakeholders. His responsibilities include performing manual threat hunting and forensic analysis using Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools.
Education and Expertise
S.M. Faisal Hussain holds a Master of Science in Information Security from NED University of Engineering and Technology, where he studied from 2020 to 2023. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering from the same institution, completing his studies from 2015 to 2018. His educational background is complemented by a strong foundation in computer studies, having achieved Matriculation from S.M. Public Academy.
Background
Prior to his current position, S.M. Faisal Hussain worked at several organizations in various roles. He served as an Information Security Analyst at Silkbank Limited from 2021 to 2022 and as an Assistant Manager in the Cyber Security Operation Center at Habib Bank Limited from 2022 to 2023. He also gained experience as a Telecommunications Engineer at TeleCard Limited from 2019 to 2021 and completed internships at Huawei and Pakistan International Airlines.
Achievements in Cyber Security
S.M. Faisal Hussain has developed expertise in leveraging tools such as Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Sentinel for cloud security monitoring. He is proficient in automating security incident response processes, which enhances efficiency and effectiveness in threat mitigation. Additionally, he keeps abreast of the latest cybercriminal tactics, techniques, and procedures to proactively defend against emerging threats.