About
IT Audit & Cybersecurity Consultant with 1.6+ years of experience across IT General Controls (ITGC), SOX ITGC, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 implementation and regulatory cybersecurity audits (NCA‑ECC - Middle East). Hands-on experience in ToD/ToE testing, Conducting of walkthroughs, control validation and audit report documentation across banking, technology and multinational environments. Recognized with Monthly Accelerator Award for audit quality, ownership and timely delivery.
Skills & Expertise (34)
Work Experience
Cyber Security Intern
Ruah Tech Solutions
Jun 2023 - Jul 2023
Assisted in application security reviews and preparation of VA reports, forensic documentation and remediation notes.
Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking Intern
TechnoHacks EduTech
Jul 2023 - Aug 2023
Performed network scanning and traffic analysis using Nmap, Wireshark and Kali Linux, gaining exposure to vulnerability assessment and security testing basics.
Consultant 2
Protiviti India Member Pvt Ltd
Aug 2024 - Present
Executed end-to-end IT General Controls (ITGC) testing across User Access Management, Privileged Access, Change Management, IT Operations, Backup & Recovery, Incident Management and Log Monitoring. Performed Test of Design (ToD) and Test of Operating Effectiveness (ToE) through walkthroughs, process understanding, sample selection, and evidence validation. Supported SOX ITGC audits for US and EU-based clients, including control documentation, operating effectiveness testing and deficiency identification. Assessed control design and operating effectiveness gaps to identify potential risks impacting financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
Education
Masters in Cyberforensics and Information Security - University of Madras
2022 - 2024 · Afghanistan
Bachelor's in Physics - Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women College
2019 - 2022 · Afghanistan
