Available · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
ASHIR SHAHAL
ULLADAN
🛡️ Cyber Security Specialist
SOC Operations · Blue Team · SIEM · Threat Detection · Incident Response · Risk & Vulnerability Management. What started as curiosity about how systems break turned into a mission to protect them.
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4biz International LLC
Current employer · Dubai
8 mos
in current Cybersecurity Specialist role
500+
LinkedIn connections
10+
CTFs & hackathons run
3 roles
leadership history
Who I am
About me
Right now — Cyber Security Specialist at 4biz International LLC in Dubai. Contributing to enterprise and client SOC operations by independently monitoring, analyzing, and investigating security events via SIEM platforms. Advanced log analysis, alert triage, and real-time threat detection across multiple IT environments.
Supporting vulnerability assessment and remediation, incident response investigations, and root-cause analysis to reduce security risk and lift overall security posture.
Before this — led TECHSIAS and TinkerHub SIAS. Ran 10+ CTFs, mentored peers on firewall rules and IDS, grew cyber-awareness engagement by 30%+. Sharing knowledge multiplies impact.
Security Operations
SIEM
Threat Detection
Incident Response
VAPT
Python
Certification
CEH
Certified Ethical Hacker
CTFs Run
10+
hackathons & capture-the-flag challenges organised
Current role
Cyber Security
Specialist
Specialist
Location
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
Education
Advanced Diploma In Cyber Defense
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Bsc. Computer Science
+
Bsc. Computer Science
Languages
English
Malayalam
Arabic
Malayalam
Arabic
Loadout
Skills & tools
Vulnerability Assessment
Security
Threat Detection
Security
Incident Response
Security
SIEM
Security
Penetration Testing
Security
Log Analysis
Security
Malware Analysis
Security
Splunk
Security Tool
Nmap
Security Tool
Wireshark
Security Tool
Metasploit
Security Tool
Burp Suite Pro
Security Tool
Aircrack-ng
Security Tool
OWASP ZAP
Security Tool
Kali Linux
Security Tool
Active Directory
Networking
LAN / WAN Config
Networking
Subnetting & VLANs
Networking
Firewall & ACLs
Networking
Cisco Packet Tracer
Networking Tool
Windows / Linux Admin
Networking
VirtualBox / VMware
Lab Environment
Python
Programming
JavaScript
Programming
SQL
Programming
HTML & CSS
Programming
Analytical Thinking
Soft Skill
Team Leadership
Soft Skill
Communication
Soft Skill
Problem Solving
Soft Skill
Attention to Detail
Soft Skill
Can help with
Services
Cybersecurity
Information Security
IT Consulting
Technical Support
Cloud Management
Web Development
Web Design
Let's talk ↗
Shipped
Projects
Jul 2022 — Feb 2023
MedNil
Flutter / Dart · Location-based medical app
Streamlined the purchasing process for medical needs — recommends nearby medical stores using location-based technology. Built on Flutter / Dart for a fast, cross-platform experience.
+25%
local store visits
+30%
app speed via Flutter
Jan — May 2021
CoWIN Slot Tracker
COVID-19 Vaccine slot availability tracker
Helped users track live vaccination slot availability across 5 specified areas during the national CoWIN rollout — built to solve a real, time-sensitive problem at scale.
+15%
vaccination rate in tracked areas
Track record
Experience & leadership
Cyber Security Specialist
ACTIVE
4biz International LLC · Dubai, UAE · Full-time · On-site
Nov 2025 — Present · 8 months
- Independently monitor, analyze, and investigate security events across SIEM platforms for enterprise & client environments.
- Own advanced log analysis, alert triage, and threat detection across multiple IT environments.
- Support vulnerability assessment & remediation; assist in incident response and root-cause analysis.
- Collaborate with internal teams to implement security controls and maintain compliance with industry best practices.
Convenor & Technical Lead
PAST
TECHSIAS — SIAS Student Tech Hub
Jan 2021 — Aug 2023
- Designed & delivered learning modules on network security, Linux hardening, and ethical hacking.
- Organized 10+ cybersecurity hackathons & CTF challenges covering pen testing, secure coding, and malware analysis.
- Mentored peers on firewall rule optimization and intrusion detection in simulated environments.
- Secured sponsorships to fund cyber defense awareness campaigns and hands-on security labs.
Creative Lead
PAST
TinkerHub SIAS
May 2021 — May 2022
- Built learning tracks on digital safety, cyber hygiene, and phishing awareness.
- Ran workshops on threat modeling and safe system configuration.
- Boosted cyber-awareness participation by 30% through gamified, hands-on formats.
New Initiatives Intern
PAST
TinkerHub Kerala — Innovation Wing
Jun 2021 — Dec 2021
- Researched and designed training on threat landscapes, SOC workflows, and real-world attack case studies.
- Introduced interactive cyber labs and challenge-based learning for vulnerability detection.
- Led integration of ethical hacking simulations into community learning paths.
Receipts
Education & certifications
Advanced Diploma in Cyber Defense
RedTeam Hacker Academy, Kochi
Jun 2023 — Jul 2024
BSc Computer Science
SAFI Institute of Advanced Study (SIAS), Malappuram
Jun 2020 — Mar 2023
Certified Ethical Hacker
Certified Infrastructure Protection
Tata Group — Analyst Simulation
Python for Data Science
EN English — Fluent
ML Malayalam — Native
AR Arabic — Basic
Reach out
Let's connect
Building something secure? 🔒
Open to cybersecurity, SOC, IT consulting roles, and collaborations. Whether you're building secure systems — or breaking them to make them better — let's talk.
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Email
ashirshahalu@gmail.com
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Phone (UAE)
+971 56 898 1299
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Phone (INDIA)
+919567772539
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Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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