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Samia Khan

Associate Consultant
Bangalore

Summary

With 5+ years of experience in cyber security, Samia is well versed in conducting web application penetration testing, architecture review, API security testing and penetration testing of network devices & systems.


She has 3+ years of work experience as a Consultant for private sector companies prior to joining KGS where she conducted web application security testing, mobile application security testing & API security testing for clients in various industries like Health, BFS, Audit, retail and Insurance domains.

In her current role, Samia works as an Associate Consultant in Cyber AppSec team.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Security Consultant

KPMG Global Services
1 2023 - Current
  • Hands-on experience conducting penetration testing (Network, Web App, Mobile(iOS/Android) pen-testing) and Architecture Review.
  • Good understanding of OWASP top 10 and web Application security audits.
  • Comprehensive application evaluation and vulnerability detection
  • Detailed knowledge of Penetration Testing Tools, Techniques and Methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience conducting vulnerability scans
  • Extensive, demonstrable knowledge of security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques.
  • Writing security test reports.
  • Communicating with clients in timely and prompt manner.
  • Documenting security test processes and procedures.

Associate Security Consultant

Synopsys Pvt Ltd
05.2020 - 12.2022
  • Led penetration testing efforts to identify system weaknesses. Performed detailed vulnerability assessments and devised mitigation strategies, reducing potential risks.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of web applications to identify vulnerabilities and potential entry points for cyber threats. Perform detailed security audits using both automated tools and manual testing methodologies to ensure thorough evaluation.
  • Implemented strategies to mitigate common risks outlined by OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project), significantly reducing exposure to these prevalent vulnerabilities..

Education

Master of Science - Computer Networking And Telecommunications

University Putra Malaysia
01.2016 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

BGSB University
07.2010 - 07.2014

Skills

Vulnerability Assessment

Network Penetration Testing

Architecture review

Mobile Penetration Testing

Excellent Communication and writing Skills

Additional Information

  • Extra co-curricular Activities Training in ASP.Net (02-Apr to 02-May 2012) at CoET, BGSB University, Jammu.
  • Completed the summer training in C# Programming from NIELIT Srinagar (10th to 19th-July 2013)
  • Participated in a speech competition held in University Putra Malaysia.
  • Student Coordinator, Workshop on RFID based Pervasive Computing (22nd to 26th-Apr 2013).
  • Participated as a mentor in CREST@ USM Malaysia. (2016)
  • Stage organizers of International Cultural fest in University Putra Malaysia. (2017)
  • Emcee of a multicultural fest in an international school in Malaysia. (2019)
  • Volunteered in AIESEC, which is the world's largest non-profit youth-run organization that focuses on empowering young people to make a positive impact on society. (2019)

Languages

English

Hindi

Urdu

Bahasa Melayu

Hobbies

Swimming

Vlogging

Travelling

Fabric Painting

Reading

Timeline

Associate Security Consultant

Synopsys Pvt Ltd
05.2020 - 12.2022

Master of Science - Computer Networking And Telecommunications

University Putra Malaysia
01.2016 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

BGSB University
07.2010 - 07.2014

Security Consultant

KPMG Global Services
1 2023 - Current
Samia KhanAssociate Consultant