Omid Banaei
About Omid Banaei
Omid Banaei is a Cyber Security Analyst with extensive experience in vulnerability assessments and risk management in cybersecurity. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Information Technology from Amirkabir University of Technology and has worked in various security roles across different organizations.
Work at MediaMarktSaturn
Omid Banaei has been employed as a Cyber Security Analyst at MediaMarktSaturn since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for identifying and mitigating cybersecurity threats within the organization. His work involves applying his extensive knowledge of cybersecurity practices to enhance the security posture of the company. MediaMarktSaturn, a leading consumer electronics retailer, benefits from his expertise in managing risks and conducting vulnerability assessments.
Education and Expertise
Omid Banaei holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Amirkabir University of Technology - Tehran Polytechnic, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Information Technology from the same institution, completing his studies from 2010 to 2012. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his career in cybersecurity, where he has developed expertise in configuring Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.
Background
Before joining MediaMarktSaturn, Omid Banaei accumulated significant experience in the cybersecurity field. He worked as a Senior Security Engineer at Shaparak from 2017 to 2022, where he focused on managing security risks. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Security Engineer and Team Lead at Saba System Sadra from 2015 to 2017. His career in cybersecurity began at Saba System Sadra as a Security Engineer from 2012 to 2015, allowing him to build a comprehensive skill set in security management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Omid Banaei has demonstrated proficiency in various cybersecurity technologies and practices. He has extensive experience in conducting vulnerability assessments and managing risk in cybersecurity environments. His technical skills include a strong understanding of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) technologies and the implementation of open-source security tools. These competencies have contributed to his effectiveness in threat detection and response in his current and previous roles.