Ahmed Mukhtar
Junior Cybersecyrity Analyst
About me
I am a multifaceted Cybersecurity Analyst dedicated to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of organizational data. My background bridges the gap between offensive knowledge and defensive strategy, allowing me to identify risks before they escalate.
Skills
Work Experience
Cybersecurity Intern
AfricaHackon
2025-04-18
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Completed hands-on cybersecurity training covering reconnaissance, threat intelligence, web and API security, malware analysis, and penetration testing. Gained practical experience in threat hunting, incident response, and documenting security findings. Worked on lab-based exercises to identify vulnerabilities, analyze adversary behavior, and apply both defensive and offensive security techniques, strengthening skills relevant to SOC operations and penetration testing.
Education
Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT)
Undergraduate
2022-09-09
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Present
My Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT) program focuses on applying technology to solve business challenges. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in core business concepts while specializing in Information Systems, Programming, and Technology Risk Management. A key emphasis is placed on resilience through cybersecurity fundamentals, software testing/quality assurance, and secure system design, to ensure I understand both the technical implementation and the strategic importance of security in the modern organization
AfricaHackon Academy Level 2
Professional Certificate
2025-04-18
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2025-10-11
I completed practical cybersecurity training that provided hands-on experience across the entire threat lifecycle, including penetration testing, reconnaissance, and web/API security. A strong emphasis was placed on threat hunting and incident response (defensive techniques), balanced with exercises in cyber threat intelligence and vulnerability identification (offensive analysis). This training strengthened my ability to analyze adversary behavior and document security findings through extensive lab work.
Diploma in Business Information Technology (DBIT)
Diploma
2022-09-09
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2023-12-12
My Diploma in Business Information Technology (DBIT) provides practical, hands-on training in information systems, programming, and software quality assurance, with a direct focus on solving business problems. I am gaining essential technical skills in networking, database management, and system analysis, enabling me to provide effective IT support and security awareness at the operational level within an organization.
Honors & awards
AfricaHackOn Cyber Security Swara
2025-10-15
Awarded upon successful completion of AfricaHackOn Academy’s intensive 6-month cybersecurity program, featuring rigorous hands-on training and real-world simulations that demonstrated strong practical mastery of key cybersecurity domains, including threat intelligence, penetration testing, SOC operations, and defensive security.
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