Information Technology Incident Response

Khalid Shaikh

315-***-**** ***********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/khalid-k-shaikh github.com/kks12 EDUCATION

Syracuse University – College of Engineering & Computer Science, Syracuse, NY May 2024 Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Mumbai University – Shree L.R Tiwari College of Engineering, Thane, India June 2022 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programing Languages: C/C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, Bash/Shell Scripting, SQL, PHP. Infrastructure and Cloud Tools: AWS, Nginx, Terraform, Docker, ELK, SIEM, SOAR, IDS/IPS, Anti-Virus, DLP, Firewalls. Security Tools: Burp suite, Splunk, NMAP, Wireshark, Nessus, Pfsense Firewall, Metasploit. Operating Systems: Kali Linux, Ubuntu, OpenSUSE, Windows, macOS, CentOS, Unix, Parrot Security, Tails. Skills: IAC Security, Network Testing, Blue Teaming, Cloud Security, CSPM, Incident Response, Log Analysis, Incident Response, Risk Analysis and Mitigation, Vulnerability Assessment, Threat Intelligence, Cryptography, Pentesting. Certifications: CYSA+ CompTIA, Security+ CompTIA, AWS SA - Associate, Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) ISC2. WORK EXPERIENCE

Security Consultant Intern, Synopsys Inc – Syracuse, US May - Aug 2023

• Conducted white box security assessments on 7 client web applications, identifying and documenting strengths and weaknesses.

• Created 5 comprehensive written reports, detailing assessment findings and recommendations.

• Architected and deployed a Capture the Flag (CTF) Training platform on Amazon Cloud used by 30+ participants for hands-on training.

• Developed a Cloud-based CTF platform with 3 distinct machine challenges and 5 cryptography challenges, engaging 50+ participants.

• Designed the Terraform configuration to provision necessary AWS resources including Amazon EC2 instances, Amazon RDS database, and Amazon S3 bucket.

Security Analyst Intern, Tracelay Networks – Mumbai, India June - Sept 2021

• Identified and recommended 20+ improvements in security systems and procedures, enhancing overall cybersecurity posture.

• Analyzed 50+ instances of computer security procedure violations, devising and implementing comprehensive mitigation plans.

• Managed secure data file usage, regulating access, and contributing to 100% incident-free data handling.

• Collaborated effectively with cross-disciplinary teams to engineer, optimize, and sustain critical security infrastructures and control mechanisms for 20+ projects, guaranteeing the integrity and reliability of security measures against evolving technological threats.

PROJECTS

CANHack Simulator, Syracuse University Jan - May 2024

• Implemented advanced eavesdropping and message injection attacks via ICSim, exposing pivotal vulnerabilities in the CAN bus system.

• Leading the creation of a customized CAN bus library for CARLA, aimed at crafting, and analyzing CAN frames with opendbc files to simulate intricate CAN bus security scenarios. MalwareSentry: AI-Enhanced Malicious Link Detector, Mumbai University Jan - June 2022

• Engineered a phishing detection and prevention website using 3 different Machine Learning Algorithms.

• Spearheaded the development of a highly responsive crime monitoring web application, harnessing the power of Google API and PHP, resulting in a 30% increase in real-time reporting efficiency. AWARDS

• Championed in the Regional Northeast CCDC Qualifiers (2024), demonstrating exceptional cybersecurity defense skills.

• Claimed victory at the CNY Hackathon (2023) and secured top placements, including a top 25 finish at CyberForce (2023) and Runner-up at NCAE Cybergames Northeast (2022).

• Actively participated in prestigious contests, including Hivestorm(2023) and SUNY Buffalo's Lockdown(2023). RESEARCH PAPERS

• A generic overview of software defined radio in security realm – Accepted for IEEE International conference on Mobile and Wireless Communications (ICMNWC-2021)

• Phishing Detection: Using Machine Learning – Published in Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research

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