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Affan Mulla

Navi Mumbai

Summary

Cybersecurity Consultant with 5 years of IT experience, including over 3 years focused on Web, Mobile, and Network Security. Expertise in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and phishing simulations to enhance security protocols. Proficient in industry-standard tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, and Wireshark. Holds certifications in CEH, CompTIA Security+, and AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials, with a strong background in managing security remediation and implementing DevSecOps practices.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Analyst

Inspira Enterprise
06.2024 - Current
  • Specialized in Web Application Security, Mobile Application Security, and Network Security, with hands-on experience in assessing and securing systems.
  • Proficient in Wi-Fi Security Testing, effectively evaluating and securing wireless networks.
  • Expertise in Vulnerability Management, including the identification, prioritization, and remediation of security risks.
  • Skilled in Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) to ensure secure application development throughout the lifecycle.
  • Proven track record in implementing DevSecOps practices, integrating security seamlessly into development and deployment pipelines.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of industry-leading tools and techniques for identifying, mitigating, and preventing security vulnerabilities across various platforms.
  • Actively involved in pre-sales activities, collaborating with clients to understand security needs and provide tailored solutions.
  • Conducted successful phishing simulation exercises, testing organizations' vulnerability to social engineering attacks and providing actionable insights to improve employee security awareness.

VAPT Intern

Digital GB
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Assisted senior penetration testers in conducting comprehensive security assessments of systems, networks, and applications.
  • Conducted vulnerability scans and manual penetration testing under supervision, identifying and documenting security weaknesses.
  • Researched new attack vectors, tools, and methodologies to enhance team's understanding of emerging threats.
  • Contributed to development of detailed reports outlining vulnerabilities discovered, their potential impact, and recommendations for remediation.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using penetration testing tools and frameworks such as Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, Wireshark, etc.

Associate Software Engineer

Datamato Technologies Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Conducted comprehensive and systematic assessments on various fronts including Web Apps, APIs, and Mobile Apps.
  • Utilized expertise in both manual testing and analysis, as well as automated web application vulnerability scanning and testing tools such as Nessus, Burp Suite, MobSF, and Nmap.
  • Successfully uncovered critical vulnerabilities including SQL injection, CSRF, and authentication bypass in dynamic web applications through in-depth web application penetration testing.
  • identified vulnerabilities and efficiently distinguished false positives during Vulnerability Assessment.

Technical Support Engineer

Gausiya Exports PVT
08.2018 - 07.2021
  • Provided technical support, diagnosing, and resolving hardware and software issues promptly to minimize downtime.
  • Managed and maintained technical equipment and software, ensuring optimal performance and up-to-date systems.
  • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
  • performed internal VAPT


Education

Master of Science - Cyber Security

City University
London
12.2023

Master of Science - Computer Science

CKT College
Panvel
12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Pillai's College of Arts, Science & Commerce
Panvel
04.2017

Skills

  • Burp Suite
  • Nmap
  • Wireshark
  • Nessus
  • Metasploit
  • Postman
  • Acunetix
  • Kali Linux tools
  • Snyk
  • GoPhish
  • AWS
  • Jenkins
  • Jira
  • ServiceNow

Training and Certification

  • CEH V13
  • CompTIA Security + (SY0-601)
  • Snyk Technical Pro
  • VMDR
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentails
  • Customer Hero Award 2025

Timeline

Security Analyst

Inspira Enterprise
06.2024 - Current

VAPT Intern

Digital GB
08.2023 - 03.2024

Associate Software Engineer

Datamato Technologies Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - 09.2023

Technical Support Engineer

Gausiya Exports PVT
08.2018 - 07.2021

Master of Science - Cyber Security

City University

Master of Science - Computer Science

CKT College

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Pillai's College of Arts, Science & Commerce

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