Cyber Defense Engineer | Offensive Security Strategist

I protect digital infrastructure before attackers strike.

I am Rafiq Rahman, a cybersecurity expert helping startups and enterprises harden systems, neutralize threats, and build security-first products.

About

Security is a business enabler, not a blocker.

Who I Am

Certified ethical hacker and blue-team lead with deep experience across cloud platforms, SOC operations, and application security.

Core Skills

  • Threat Hunting & Detection Engineering
  • Penetration Testing & Red Team Operations
  • Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Incident Response & Digital Forensics

Services

Focused security services for modern teams.

Penetration Testing

Real-world attack simulations on web apps, APIs, and internal infrastructure.

Incident Response

Containment, eradication, and post-incident hardening with clear executive reporting.

Security Architecture

Threat modeling, secure system design, and zero-trust implementation guidance.

Compliance Readiness

Prepare for ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI-DSS with practical controls and evidence flow.

Projects

Selected security outcomes.

FinTech SOC Transformation

Built SIEM use-cases and automation pipelines that cut response time from 4 hours to 35 minutes.

Detection Engineering

Cloud Misconfiguration Remediation

Audited and fixed critical cloud exposures across multi-account AWS setup, reducing high-risk findings by 72%.

Cloud Security

Ransomware Tabletop & Hardening

Led executive tabletop and endpoint control redesign, improving recovery preparedness from days to hours.

Incident Response

Contact

Let us secure your next launch.

Available for consulting, audits, and long-term security leadership.