Usama Laique
Karachi, Sindh
Summary
Energetic and analytical with passion for cybersecurity and keen eye for identifying potential threats. Possesses solid understanding of network security protocols and vulnerability assessments, complemented by skills in risk management and incident response. Dedicated to protecting organizational assets and ensuring data integrity.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cyber Security Analyst
ITSOLERA PVT LTD
Islamabad, Pakistan (Remote)
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Monitored network traffic for suspicious activities and potential threats.
- Assisted in vulnerability assessments to identify security gaps and recommend solutions.
- Supported incident response efforts by analyzing security breaches and documenting findings.
- Collaborated with IT teams to implement security policies and best practices.
- As per my role of SOC analyst, I have suggested my team regarding the fine-tuning of security controls to reduce the false positive alert fatigue.
- According to my different role being as SOC Analyst and pentester, I used to performed such activities where I have used nmap and greenbone.
- Moreover, to monitor network traffic, I used to do my analysis by using SIEM, EDR, NDR .
Education
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
NED UNIVERSITY
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan10-2021
Intermediate Certificate - Pre-Engineering
NCR-CET College
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan08-2017
O-levels Cambridge International Examinations - Science
KN Academy
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan08-2015
Skills
- Risk Assessment
- Incident Response
- Digital Forensics
- Network Security
- Phishing Detection
- Threat Intelligence
- SIEM management
- Log Analysis
- Security operations center
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Cyber Security Analyst
ITSOLERA PVT LTD
06.2024 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
NED UNIVERSITY
Intermediate Certificate - Pre-Engineering
NCR-CET College
O-levels Cambridge International Examinations - Science
KN Academy