Mustafa Kilcak

About Mustafa Kilcak

Welcome to the forefront of cyber security innovation, where strategic foresight meets proactive risk mitigation, safeguarding organizations against evolving cyber threats. I\'m Mustafa Kilcak, a Cyber Security Analyst with a passion for revolutionizing security practices to ensure robust protection in today\'s digital landscape.Throughout my career, I have spearheaded numerous initiatives aimed at fortifying cyber defenses and enhancing compliance standards. With a focus on strategic alignment and collaboration, I have conducted thorough security assessments, developed incident response strategies, and provided actionable recommendations to enhance overall security posture. I have successfully implemented innovative solutions that have elevated organizations\' cyber security posture.Selected Accomplishments:• Guided students to attain Congressional medals, including two gold medallists and two silver medallists, orchestrating the journey to Washington D.C.• Mitigated phishing email risks at Sonoran Science Academy through comprehensive staff training following an InfoSec phishing email simulation.• Advanced from Congressional Award mentor to Districtwide Coordinator, supervising 15 mentors and nurturing the growth of approximately 100 students across six schools.• Established the Sonoran Schools Mentorship and Leadership Programme, assuming the role of coordinator.• Mentored a student for a song competition, facilitating participation in a prestigious festival in Mongolia. My approach is rooted in a deep understanding of emerging threats, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams to address vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with industry regulations. By leveraging my expertise in cyber security, risk management, and compliance, I drive strategic decision-making and facilitate organizational resilience in dynamic cyber environments.Let\'s connect and explore how we can optimize your organization\'s cyber security posture, enhance risk mitigation practices, and achieve strategic objectives in the face of cyber threats. Reach out today, and let\'s embark on a journey of cyber resilience and organizational success together.

Experience

1. Cyber Security Analyst

   Cybernow Labs

   Oct 2023 — Present

   Responsibilities:• Analysing, escalating and resolving security incidents effectively by adhering to established operational procedures. • Collaborating seamlessly with the Company\'s Security Operation Centre, ensuring agile responses to emerging threats.• Conducting inclusive assessment of Firewall, IPS, IDS, Server, and Proxy log files utilising advanced SIEM solutions.• Administered Jira ticketing system to streamline issue tracking and resolution across project lifecycles.• Delivering expert analysis and containment of compromised systems, mitigating underlying causes to fortify defenses.• Spearheading periodic access reviews and inactivity assessments to maintain stringent security standards.• Examining and resolving escalated cases, proposing targeted corrective measures for cybersecurity incidents.Accomplishments:• Employed Endpoint Manager Sentinel One and SIEM solution Splunk to vigilantly monitor network traffic, facilitating rapid identification and response to potential security breaches.• Executed intricate Malware analysis on pcap files, extrapolating vital details of compromised hosts and formulating IOC for executive summaries. • Identified, monitored, and investigated high-priority threat campaigns and malicious actors by deploying interest, capability, and TTPs (Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures) methods.• Steered post-mortem analysis on logs, traffic patterns, and phishing attempts to unmask malicious entities and activities.• Optimised incident management procedures and confirmed swift and decisive responses to cybersecurity threats by employing the SANS Incident Response Framework.

Education

• Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi

  Bachelor's degree, Turkish Language and Literature

  2007

• American College of Education

  Master's degree, Curriculum and Instruction with Specialization in English as a Second Language

  2015 — 2016