Muhammad Rizwan Afzal
PAM, IDAM, and Consultant in Cheadle, Manchester
Rizwan: Cybersecurity & IAM/PAM Specialist
π About Me
Iβm Rizwan, a Cybersecurity Engineer with 6+ years of hands-on experience helping organisations protect what matters most.
My career has been shaped by working with global enterprises and financial institutions, where Iβve specialised in Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity & Access Management (IAM).
Iβm passionate about building secure systems that donβt just tick compliance boxes, but actually make life easier for both users and security teams.
π What I Do Best
I thrive in complex environments where security and usability need to coexist. My expertise includes:
- π Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- πͺͺ Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- π Security Operations & Monitoring
- π Security Compliance & Risk Management
π€ How I Can Help You
- IT & Security Consulting β Clear, strategic guidance on modern frameworks and compliance standards.
- Risk Assessments & Remediation, Spotting vulnerabilities and creating actionable plans to close gaps.
- Technical Documentation & Review, Crafting polished technical writing and helping professionals refine their resumes.
- Career Coaching β Mentoring aspiring and mid-level cybersecurity professionals to grow with confidence.
β¨ In short:I can help organisations stay secure, compliant, and resilient, while supporting people who want to build their careers in cybersecurity.