Cybersecurity Professional

Laraib Sarmad

Threat Intelligence • Incident Response • Security Operations

Cybersecurity professional with expertise in threat intelligence, incident response, vulnerability assessment, and security operations. Experienced in SIEM management, malware analysis, and developing security frameworks to protect organizational assets and maintain compliance with industry standards.

Areas of Expertise

Threat Intelligence & Analysis
Advanced threat hunting, IOC analysis, and intelligence-driven security operations.

Key Projects

  • MITRE ATT&CK Framework Implementation
  • Threat Intelligence Platform Development
  • IOC Analysis & Attribution
Incident Response & Forensics
Comprehensive incident response planning, digital forensics, and breach investigation.

Key Projects

  • Enterprise IR Playbook Development
  • Digital Forensics Automation
  • Breach Investigation Protocols
Vulnerability Assessment
Systematic security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management.

Key Projects

  • Automated Vulnerability Scanning
  • Penetration Testing Framework
  • Risk Assessment Methodologies
Security Operations Center
SOC design, SIEM implementation, and 24/7 security monitoring solutions.

Key Projects

  • SOC Architecture & Design
  • SIEM Rule Development
  • Security Monitoring Automation
Compliance & Risk Management
Regulatory compliance frameworks, risk assessments, and governance programs.

Key Projects

  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • ISO 27001 Implementation
  • SOC 2 Compliance Program
Malware Analysis Framework
Advanced malware analysis with dynamic sandboxing, static analysis, and IOC extraction.

Key Projects

  • Dynamic Sandbox Analysis
  • Static Code Examination
  • IOC Extraction & STIX Export

About Me

Cybersecurity Professional based in New York, United States

Professional Summary

I am a cybersecurity professional specializing in security operations, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management. Worked as a Cyber Security Analyst at HIAS, where I reduced security incidents by 35% through effective monitoring and management of IT security systems.

I have successfully neutralized 98% of detected threats before they could impact operations and prevented high-impact spearphishing attacks. My expertise includes developing cybersecurity playbooks, incident response procedures, and implementing comprehensive security frameworks.

Key Information
New York, United States

Recent Role

Cyber Security Analyst at HIAS

November 2023 - March 2025

Education

Information Security and System Assurance, Cybersecurity
Pace University – Seidenberg School of Computer Science
September 2021 - May 2023

Key Achievements

  • • Reduced security incidents by 35%
  • • Neutralized 98% of detected threats
  • • Prevented high-impact spearphishing attacks
  • • Developed cybersecurity playbooks
  • • SIEM management and threat detection

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