About Me

Hello! My name is Bassam and I enjoy securing things that live on the internet. My interest in cybersecurity started back in 2020 when I decided to try out TryHackMe though it was not until a few years later that I started learning regularly. I am interested in Reverse-Engineering, OSINT, Web-App Penetration Testing & Exploit Development; to name just a few.

Fast-forward to today, and I’ve had the privilege of working at a Power Plant, a Conglomerate, a Game Development studio, and a Textile and Apparel manufacturer. My main focus these days is configuring and setting up Cyber Defense Solutions at National Radio and Telecommunication Coporation for a variety of clients.

Here are a few technologies I’ve been working with recently:

  • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • SIEM
  • EDR
  • React
  • Python
  • Node.js
  • Markdown

Where I’ve Worked

Assistant Executive Engineer- Cybersecurity @ NRTC

September - Ongoing

  • Configured and deployed EDR, NDR, SIEM, and SOAR solutions at NCERT, including setting up the network and servers for hosting the tools.
  • Analyzed malware behavior and signatures using open-source tools for threat detection.
  • Investigated phishing links, examining websites and redirections for security risks.
  • Conducted penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on websites and servers to identify and remediate security weaknesses.

Where I’ve Studied

Mechatronics Engineering @ NUST

September 2020 - June 2024

  • Designed and developed complex 3D models and assemblies using SolidWorks.
  • Created precise 2D and 3D engineering drawings in AutoCAD.
  • Programmed and debugged robotic control systems using C++ for path planning, motion control, and sensor data processing, integrating kinematic algorithms for autonomous operation.
  • Developed embedded system firmware for microcontrollers like Arduino and PIC, enabling real-time data acquisition and actuator control in mechatronics projects.
  • Integrated microcontrollers with sensors and actuators for IoT and automation systems, using protocols like I2C and SPI for seamless communication.
  • Contributed to embedded systems projects requiring low-level hardware-software integration and optimization for industrial and real-world applications.

Some Things I’ve Built

  • Featured Project

    Computer Vision Car Counter

    A project for detecting and counting cars in a video frame using Image Processing techniques. Utilizes a pre-trained Haar Cascade Classifier for accurate car detection. Built with OpenCV and Python.

    • Open CV
    • Python
    • Haar Cascade Classifier
    • Image Processing
    GitHub

  • Featured Project

    Qalam Form Filler

    A Python script leveraging Selenium for automated interaction with the Qalam NUST portal. It facilitates login using user credentials and navigates to specific evaluation forms, streamlining the process of accessing and managing forms. The script includes web element identification, dynamic waits, and automated actions such as button clicks and form navigation.

    • Python
    • Chromium Web Driver
    • Selenium
    GitHub

  • Featured Project

    Elastic Stack: Centralized Log Management with Elastic and Kibana

    For this project, I set up Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch and Kibana) to centralize logs from both Linux and Windows machines. The project involved configuring Beats (specifically Auditbeat and Winlogbeat) to send logs from the endpoints to Elasticsearch, enabling centralized log storage and real-time analysis.

    With Kibana, I created dashboards to visualize the logs, which made it easy to monitor system activity and quickly identify issues or anomalies across the network. By the end of the project, I had a fully functional log management setup, which can be used for monitoring, troubleshooting, and security analysis.

    • ELK Stack
    • SIEM
    • Cybersecurity
    • Log Management
    Learn More

What’s Next?

Get In Touch

New opportunities are always welcome, and my inbox is always open. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, I’ll do my best to get back to you!