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Asad Mir

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  • CDW
    Junior Security Analyst
    CDW
    Mar 2023 - Current (3 years 8 months)
    Configured and secured 150+ servers and endpoints using CIS benchmarks and organizational policies, achieving 100% compliance and reducing misconfigurations by 35%. Implemented and managed VPN solutions (IPSec, SSL) and firewall policies across FortiGate, Cisco ASA, and Palo Alto devices, reducing unauthorized access attempts by 35% and improving incident response time by 25%. Monitored network traffic and security events using Splunk SIEM, proactively identifying and escalating threats to enhance detection and incident response. Developed technical documentation and collaborated with teams to adopt 5 new NIST-aligned security controls, improving overall security posture and compliance.
  • Northeastern Illinois University
    IT Security Admin
    Northeastern Illinois University
    Jan 2022 - Feb 2023 (1 year 2 months)
    Monitored security logs and endpoint activity across 500+ devices utilizing log tools with identification to escalate behavior, which improved detection accuracy and led to a 20% reduction in false positives and faster triage of real threats. Administered Active Directory and implemented role-based access controls for 1,000+ users across 20+ labs, reducing login issues by 30% and preventing unauthorized access. Assisted in developing incident response procedures and spearheaded security awareness campaigns, increasing cybersecurity engagement among students and staff.
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    Security Engineer Intern
    SuperMaxCloud
    Jun 2021 - Dec 2021 (7 months)
    Conducted security audits on 50+ client home networks following CIS Controls, identifying an average of 15 vulnerabilities per site and contributing to a 40% improvement in security posture. Performed vulnerability assessments on over 50 client environments using Nessus and OpenVAS, identifying critical risks in compliance with CIS Controls. Delivered over 10 technical reports and executive summaries, effectively translating complex technical risks into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders, improving executive engagement.
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  • Northeastern Illinois University
    Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    Northeastern Illinois University
    Sep 2020 - May 2024 (3 years 9 months)
    GPA: 4.00/4.00
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    CompTIA Network+
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    CompTIA Security+
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    Al Guard: Al-Driven Cybersecurity Threat Defense
    Dec 2023 - May 2024 (6 months)
    Developed and applied machine learning models to analyze large datasets of Al-driven cyber threats, with a particular focus on Al-driven vulnerabilities, including those related to ChatGPT. Utilized Python and various Cybersecurity tools to create an Al-based threat detection system, increasing the organization's threat detection rate by 35% and reducing false positives by 20%. Led a team of 5 in integrating Al threat analysis findings into Cybersecurity protocols; prepared and presented detailed technical reports and data visualizations to stakeholders, showcasing project's impact on overall security posture.