Commtel
Danyal Saleem is a seasoned cybersecurity professional currently serving as Team Lead for the Security Operations Center (SOC) at COMMTEL since January 2022, where leadership focuses on proactively detecting, responding to, and mitigating cyber threats. Holding certifications in CySA+ and Ethical Hacking, Danyal's expertise encompasses threat detection, incident response, and security analytics. Prior roles include Tier 2 SOC Analyst, managing complex cybersecurity operations across various sectors such as banking, insurance, and education using advanced SIEM tools like Qradar, LogRhythm, and Wazuh. Danyal began the cybersecurity journey as a Tier 1 SOC Analyst, demonstrating a proactive approach to alert management in a 24/7 environment. In addition to technical expertise, Danyal has been a bilingual parliamentary speaker for the Karachi University Debating Society from June 2020 to April 2023. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Karachi University and a degree in Computer Science from UBIT.