Raza Sajjad Ms, Crisc, Ceh Soc, Risk, Compliance
About Raza Sajjad Ms, Crisc, Ceh Soc, Risk, Compliance
Raza Sajjad is a Senior Cyber Threat Analyst at StrikeReady with extensive experience in security technologies and risk management. He has held various roles in prominent organizations in Pakistan, focusing on application security, infrastructure security, and cyber threat analysis.
Work at StrikeReady
Currently, Raza Sajjad serves as a Senior Cyber Threat Analyst at StrikeReady, a position he has held since 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this role, he focuses on identifying and mitigating cyber threats, leveraging his extensive experience in security technologies. His responsibilities include analyzing security incidents and implementing effective countermeasures to protect organizational assets.
Education and Expertise
Raza Sajjad holds a Master's Degree in IT from Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, which he completed from 2012 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication & Network from Muhammad Ali Jinnah University between 2007 and 2011. Raza possesses certifications in Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), indicating a solid foundation in ethical hacking and network security.
Background in Cybersecurity
Raza Sajjad has a diverse background in cybersecurity, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He began his career with internships at Meezan Bank Limited and Pakistan International Airlines in 2010 and 2011, respectively. He then progressed to positions such as Network and Security Engineer at Al Meezan Investment Management Limited and Team Lead Manager Infrastructure Security at Bank AL Habib Limited.
Professional Experience at Faysal Bank Limited
At Faysal Bank Limited, Raza held two significant roles. From 2018 to 2020, he worked as an Information Security Analyst focusing on Security Operations Center (SOC) and Incident Response (IR). He then advanced to Manager Application Security Risk Management from 2020 to 2022, where he managed application security risks and implemented various security measures.
Technical Skills and Projects
Raza Sajjad has hands-on experience with a variety of security technologies, including SIEM, firewalls, and email security solutions like Cisco ESA Ironport and Proofpoint. He has worked on projects involving 802.1x port-based certificate authentication and unified communication systems. Additionally, he has led the implementation of Anti-Spam Email Security and Data Leak Protection projects, showcasing his capability in managing critical security initiatives.