Tawab Shikder

Cybersecurity & Network Forensics Professional

Professional Summary
A dedicated Cybersecurity and Network Forensics expert with 8+ years of experience, currently
serving as Assistant Director, PMO. Skilled in managing Data Centers, Network Operation
Centers (NOC), and Security Operation Centers (SOC), with a focus on SIEM, UEBA, and EDR
infrastructures. Collaborates closely with government bodies like CIRT on key cybersecurity
initiatives. Proficient in threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing
(VAPT). Strong expertise in managing complex network systems such as CDN, DNS, email, and
caching servers, with advanced skills in Linux administration, network forensics, and Python
scripting. Acknowledged for leadership and performance in top-tier SOC and cybersecurity
competitions.

Professional Experience
Assistant Director, PMO
2020 – Present
• Managed operations for Data Center and NOC.
• Spearheaded the development of SOC processes, implementing SIEM, UEBA, and EDR
solutions.
• Directed threat-hunting activities, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing
(VAPT).
• Acted as a key liaison with government organizations, notably CIRT, to address pressing
cybersecurity matters.

Education
• Masters in Information Security System, BUP
• BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), BUET
• Science, Notre Dame College, Dhaka
• Science, Government Laboratory High School, Dhaka

Certifications
• (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
• GSOC (90% Marks, Member of SANS Advisory Body)
• CCNA, BUET
• CCNP
• RHCSA,
• CISA, EIC
• CISM, EIC
• TryHackMe (Top 4%)

Key Skills
• Linux Administration
• Kali Linux tools: Metasploit, Nessus, OpenVAS
• Wireshark, Burp Suite, John the Ripper, Maltego
• SOC Tools: Wazuh, The Hive, Cortex, Security Onion
• Advanced Network Forensics & Malware Analysis
• Vulnerability Assessment (OpenVAS)
• Python scripting, C, C++, MATLAB
• Incident Response & Threat Hunting

Accomplishments
• SANS Advanced Network Forensics Capstone Champion (Washington DC, USA)
• 1st Place, SOC Fundamentals, Cyber Range, MIST
• 1st Place, SAPT Cyber Range, MIST
• Completed SOC Training at Antisyphon