Abdul Issa

Abdul Issa has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Abdul started their career as an Internet Café IT Manager at Fonex Telecom in 2005 before moving on to work as a part-time Junior Linux System Administrator at Tower Research Capital in 2007. In 2006, they joined IT Lab Ltd as an IT Systems Administrator/Team Lead and stayed there until 2010. During this time, they gained experience in managing IT systems and leading a team.

After leaving IT Lab Ltd, Abdul joined McLaren Group Ltd. in 2010 as a Marketing Technical Lead. Here, they led a team and managed security escalations while supporting marketing infrastructure and desktop projects. Abdul also played a crucial role in supporting media events and improving helpdesk procedures.

In 2014, Abdul joined Flight Centre as a Core Systems Team Leader/Information Security Officer, where they worked until 2016. Abdul then joined The Rank Group plc as a Cyber Security Specialist, later being promoted to Red Team & SOC Manager. In this role, they led and managed the security operations centre teams, built and managed an internal red teaming and penetration testing team, and improved cyber security in infrastructure and cloud environments.

Abdul's most recent role was at SITA, starting in 2023, where they served as a Solution Engineer Manager - Lead Penetration Tester. The details of this role are not specified in the provided information.

Overall, Abdul Issa has developed a strong background in IT systems administration, information security, and cyber security. Abdul has demonstrated leadership skills, the ability to manage teams, and a commitment to continuous self-development through certifications and further education.

Abdul Issa completed their education at various institutions over the years. Abdul obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Networks & Communications with a First-Class distinction from the University of Westminster, where they studied from 2003 to 2008. Later, from 2017 to 2021, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Information Security with a focus on Cyber Security at the Royal Holloway, University of London, achieving a Distinction. In addition to their formal education, Abdul has acquired multiple certifications that demonstrate their expertise in various areas of information security and networking. These certifications include INE Certified Cloud Associate, Junior Penetration Tester, API Security Fundamentals, Certified Network Security Practitioner, Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP, Security Testing Essential Training, Wireshark Essential Training, SOC Core Skills, Security Management Platform for Security Analysts, Metasploit Pro Certified Specialist, QA Certified in the Art of Hacking, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), ISO27001 Certified ISMS Foundation Training Course, Security+, Network+ Certified Professional, Certificate in Information Security Management Principles, Linux Professional Institute Certification LPIC-1, Novell Certified Linux Administrator (CLA), Fortinet Certified Network Security Associate (FCNSA), and Cisco Networking Academy Graduate (CCNA).