Samar

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT SAMAR

Over the past 13+ years in cyber security, I have worked in diverse industries, such as Finance(Banking), IT, Software and Gaming (Entertainment) helping organizations improve their security posture. My expertise spans across - Security Engineering and Architecture, Security Operations, and Incident Management- Vulnerability Management, Security Design Reviews, and Threat Modeling- Network Security and Attack Surface Reduction- Project Management, Leadership and MentorshipI am passionate about building strong security programs, improving processes, leading security best practices across organizations while collaborating with cross-functional teams like IT, GRC, legal, and engineering. I enjoy working at the intersection of strategy and hands-on implementation—especially in areas like Zero Trust, Incident response, and Cloud security.My soft skills are reflected in the following areas - Leadership & Mentorship – I\'m passionate about guiding teams and individuals to encourage professional growth and knowledge sharing- Cross-functional Collaboration – I bring together diverse teams to foster a security-first culture and drive efficiency- Clear Communication – My ability to translate complex security concepts into actionable insights ensures alignment across stakeholders- Continuous Process Improvement – I focus on scaling security processes and implementing best practices to enhance operational efficiency.