🛡️ Jainam Basra
🎓 Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD, United States
📅 May 2024
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
📚 Relevant Coursework:
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Project
- Managing Cybersecurity Operations
- Enterprise Security
- Security of Distributed Systems
- Risk Analysis and Compliance
SAL College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, GJ, India
📅 Aug 2020
Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology
🔧 Technical Skills
| Category | Skills & Tools |
|---|---|
| Security & Monitoring | Nessus, Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite, MITRE ATT&CK, sqlmap, Nmap, OWASP ZAP |
| Operating Systems | Windows, Linux, MacOS, Gophish, MITRE Framework, IDS/IPS |
| Databases & Cloud | AWS, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB |
| Penetration Testing | Generative AI, Vulnerability Assessment, Network Scanning, Web Application Security Testing, LLM Security |
| Software & Tools | Autopsy, Nuclei, Windows Active Directory, Wireshark, MySQL, MobSF, Frida, Fiddle |
| Project Management | JIRA, Trello, Gantt Charts, MS Project, Agile/Scrum, Risk Management |
💼 Professional Experience
Keelworks Foundation, Oak Harbor, WA, USA
📅 Sept 2024 - Present
🛡 Information Security Engineer / Project Manager
- Led comprehensive security assessments, including threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability management for software and cloud infrastructure.
- Directed deployment of advanced security technologies, such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems and endpoint protection solutions, enhancing the overall security posture.
- Established a comprehensive Incident Response Plan (IRP) using Gantt charts & risk management matrices, conducting quarterly tabletop exercises that led to a 20% reduction in mean time to detect & respond to incidents.
- Developed & executed security testing plans using SAST, DAST, IAST, and conducted penetration testing with tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Metasploit.
- Supervised advanced tactics to control and eliminate phishing attacks, aligning with NIST standards, reducing system vulnerabilities by 25% and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Techdefence Labs, Ahmedabad, GJ, India
📅 May 2019 - Aug 2022
🛡 Information Security Analyst / Penetration Tester
- Uncovered, reported, and resolved 50+ critical vulnerabilities in mobile applications, protecting sensitive user data (credit card info, passwords).
- Reduced cyberattacks by 90% through risk assessments of 10+ applications, leveraging OWASP Top 10 methodologies, leading to the identification and resolution of 30+ vulnerabilities.
- Conducted application security workshops with private sector universities, training 50+ students in secure coding practices, reducing code vulnerabilities by 40%.
- Established security best practices and managed security audits, resulting in a 2x increase in security awareness and 50% reduction in security incidents.
- Spearheaded company-wide compliance programs, improving compliance scores by 25% and reducing compliance violations by 40%.
🌍 Community Engagement & Leadership
- 🎤 OWASP Maryland Chapter Leader – Organizing cybersecurity events & training sessions.
- ✍️ Security Blogger – Writing about Red Teaming, AI Security, and Offensive Security.
- 🎓 Cybersecurity Mentor – Helping aspiring professionals break into cybersecurity.
🎯 Let’s Connect!
I am passionate about Red Teaming, AI Security, and Cyber Risk Management. If you want to discuss cybersecurity innovations, let’s connect and make security smarter together! 🔐🚀