Muhammad Rizwan Afzal

PAM, IDAM, and Consultant in Cheadle, Manchester

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Rizwan: Cybersecurity & IAM/PAM Specialist

πŸ‘‹ About Me

I’m 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 I’ve specialised in Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity & Access Management (IAM).

I’m passionate about building secure systems that don’t just tick compliance boxes, but actually make life easier for both users and security teams.

🌐 What I Do Best

I thrive in complex environments where security and usability need to coexist. My expertise includes:

  • πŸ” Privileged Access Management (PAM)
  • πŸͺͺ Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • πŸ“Š Security Operations & Monitoring
  • πŸ“‘ Security Compliance & Risk Management

🀝 How I Can Help You

  • IT & Security Consulting – 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 – Mentoring aspiring and mid-level cybersecurity professionals to grow with confidence.

✨ In short:I can help organisations stay secure, compliant, and resilient, while supporting people who want to build their careers in cybersecurity.