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Usama Muneer

Usama is a cybersecurity specialist, researcher, and educator who is passionate about defending digital landscapes. When he's not unraveling security vulnerabilities or exploring machine learning in cyber defense, you can find Usama breaking down complex IT concepts for the next generation of tech professionals through his writing.
Professional Experience:
With over 6 years of hands-on experience, Usama contributes to CBT Nuggets to share real-world insights, tools, and techniques. His content helps learners bridge the gap between technical knowledge and practical application.
Topic Expertise:
Threat detection and response, firewall configuration and management, SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar), VPN and network security protocols (IPsec, SSL/TLS), network infrastructure setup and troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, subnetting).
Education / Certifications:
Ph.D. in Cybersecurity from National University (In Progress)
MSc in Information Technology from University of Huddersfield, UK
BSc in Software Engineering from COMSATS University
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