Saifa Mahmud

Cybersecurity Professional | ISC2 CC

With a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence from the University of Guelph, I bring a strong foundation in system security, threat detection, and IT support across diverse environments. I’ve contributed to AI risk research, SOC workflows, and security control documentation with a focus on risk mitigation, data protection, and ethical compliance.

My experience spans vulnerability identification, incident reporting, technical troubleshooting, and end-user support. I’ve worked with tools like Snort, Zeek, Splunk, OpenVAS, Wireshark etc., and I'm familiar with both Windows and Unix-based systems. During my internship at The Co-operators, I focused on GenAI cybersecurity risks, bias, hallucination, and sensitive data leakage and proposed solutions by developing methodologies, and mapping them to Canadian legal frameworks and workplace implications.

Certified in ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) and currently pursuing CompTIA Security+ and SOC Level 1 (TryHackMe). I thrive in collaborative environments, adapt quickly to new technologies, and aim to contribute to organizational security and resilience.

Feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or +1 (548) 398-0020