Iffat Qamar
About Iffat Qamar
Iffat Qamar is a Federal Product Security Engineer with a background in cyber security and application development. He has worked at notable companies including Microsoft and Mirantis, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Information Technology from George Mason University.
Work at Mirantis
Iffat Qamar has been employed at Mirantis as a Federal Product Security Engineer since 2021. In this role, Qamar focuses on ensuring the security of federal products, leveraging expertise in application security and product security evaluation. The position involves assessing security measures and implementing best practices to protect sensitive information.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Before joining Mirantis, Iffat Qamar worked as a Cyber Security Engineer at Microsoft from 2018 to 2019 in Redmond, Washington. This role provided valuable experience in the field of cyber security. Additionally, Qamar worked at CGI as a Cyber Security Engineer for four months in 2017, and earlier that year, held a position as a Junior Application Developer at Karder Corporation for three months.
Education and Expertise
Iffat Qamar earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Applied Information Technology from George Mason University - Volgenau School of Engineering, completing the program from 2013 to 2017. Qamar holds certifications in Security+ and CYSA+, demonstrating a commitment to professional development in the field of information security. Expertise includes cloud security, particularly with AWS, and a strong foundation in encryption and cryptography.
Background in Application Security
Iffat Qamar specializes in application security, focusing on the evaluation of product security. This specialization is critical in the development and maintenance of secure applications, ensuring that security vulnerabilities are identified and mitigated effectively. Qamar's background includes a comprehensive understanding of security protocols and practices.