Khagan Aydin
About Khagan Aydin
Khagan Aydin is an Application Security Lead with expertise in vulnerability management, incident response, and malware analysis. He has a diverse background in security roles across various companies, including Microsoft and HSBC, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Security.
Work at TaxBit
Khagan Aydin serves as the Application Security Lead at TaxBit, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the security posture of applications, utilizing his expertise in vulnerability and threat management. His responsibilities include overseeing incident response handling and ensuring the integrity of software development processes.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to his current role, Khagan Aydin worked at Microsoft as a Security Researcher from 2020 to 2021. He also held positions at HSBC as a PenTester from 2016 to 2020, and at Vodafone as a Network Security Engineer from 2014 to 2016. His experience includes roles at Nokia as an Information Technology Specialist from 2012 to 2014, where he developed foundational skills in IT security.
Education and Expertise
Khagan Aydin earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Security from Washington Technology University, studying from 2018 to 2021. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree from Sumgait State University, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. His educational background supports his proficiency in areas such as malware analysis, reverse engineering, and incident response.
Skills in Security Technologies
Khagan Aydin possesses a range of technical skills relevant to cybersecurity. He is proficient in binary analysis for MacOS and Android security, and has implemented CyberArk and BeyondTrust solutions. His expertise extends to configuring and monitoring CSA/IDS/IPS systems for mobile networks, as well as securing AWS environments, including AWS Elastic Beanstalk and AWS WAF.
Specialization in Telecom Security
Khagan Aydin specializes in telecom security, particularly in core network security. His experience includes conducting forensic analysis, risk analysis, and architecture design for security solutions. He has also managed SIEM and SOAR systems, and has conducted packet and protocol analysis, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of security operations.