Karan Sehmi
Cyber Threat Hunter / Security Analyst at Spartan Shield Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Swahili Professional working proficiency
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Credentials
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Azure Security Engineer Associate
MicrosoftMay, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Spartan Shield Ltd
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Kenya
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Security Systems Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cyber Threat Hunter / Security Analyst
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May 2021 - Present
• Provide situational awareness to the SOC, as well as relevant clients on the current threat landscape and the Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTP) associated with threat actors targeting the company’s business units. • Analyzed and interpreted threat intelligence data from a variety of sources including open-source intelligence (OSINT), third-party vendors, and internal systems. • Preformed in-depth security assessments on the client’s infrastructure and security posture using an array of variability tools and aided in the implementation of the correction action plan. • Aided in the technical analysis and investigation process of high-profile clients targeted by advanced persistent threats (APT), using digital forensic imaging and investigation tools to aid the process. • Developed further security services to provide value to clients, such as simulated phishing attacks, investigating malicious emails, and incident response Show less
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Freelance
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Freelance Security Consultant
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Jan 2021 - Present
•Evaluate clients’ networks and environments for factors of risk and provided recommendations to mitigate and improve their overall security posture. •Assisted in the creation/improvement of internal security and IT policies. •Continuously monitors opensource intelligence for threat intelligence facing any of my clients •Currently manage Office 365 tenant for a client and monitor security alerts on the client’s network using Microsoft Endpoint Detection & Response. •Evaluate clients’ networks and environments for factors of risk and provided recommendations to mitigate and improve their overall security posture. •Assisted in the creation/improvement of internal security and IT policies. •Continuously monitors opensource intelligence for threat intelligence facing any of my clients •Currently manage Office 365 tenant for a client and monitor security alerts on the client’s network using Microsoft Endpoint Detection & Response.
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RA International
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United Arab Emirates
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International Trade and Development
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500 - 600 Employee
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Technical Support Intern
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Aug 2020 - Nov 2020
• Assembled quality control documentation for projects in Somalia and South Sudan • Created database systems for multiple projects using Microsoft Access • Prepared and helped implement CCTV infrastructure for 150,000 sq meter camp • Assisted with IT maintenance around the office • Assembled quality control documentation for projects in Somalia and South Sudan • Created database systems for multiple projects using Microsoft Access • Prepared and helped implement CCTV infrastructure for 150,000 sq meter camp • Assisted with IT maintenance around the office
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Gamedrome Kenya
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Founder
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Jul 2017 - Apr 2020
•Collaborated with Redraagon gaming to become Kenya’s distributor •Created a business plan that would help decrease the cost to consumers •Engaged in social media platforms and upcoming community events to launch the brand •Assisted in the sales of products by working as the direct link to customers •Collaborated with Redraagon gaming to become Kenya’s distributor •Created a business plan that would help decrease the cost to consumers •Engaged in social media platforms and upcoming community events to launch the brand •Assisted in the sales of products by working as the direct link to customers
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Medical Lace Tags
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Tampa, Florida
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Information Risk Management Consultant
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Sep 2018 - Nov 2018
•Assisted in identifying potential security risks and developing insight on risk mitigation •Created a detailed report of potential threats and vulnerabilities •Assisted in identifying potential security risks and developing insight on risk mitigation •Created a detailed report of potential threats and vulnerabilities
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University of Tampa
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Project Manager
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Nov 2017 - Aug 2018
•Created and maintained SharePoint sites which helped manage university projects •Helped run existing SharePoint sites and ensured business continuity in the case of any technical faults •Created and maintained SharePoint sites which helped manage university projects •Helped run existing SharePoint sites and ensured business continuity in the case of any technical faults
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BRCK
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Network Intern
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
•Worked on building networking hardware by building portable WIFI modems •Assisted with the installation of mobile WIFI modems in public transportation vehicles and areas •Assisted with remote projects, including building and installing GPS tracking kits for vehicles •Assembled and tested BRCK educational kits that were being shipped to South American schools •Worked on building networking hardware by building portable WIFI modems •Assisted with the installation of mobile WIFI modems in public transportation vehicles and areas •Assisted with remote projects, including building and installing GPS tracking kits for vehicles •Assembled and tested BRCK educational kits that were being shipped to South American schools
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Education
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2021 - 2022
Royal Holloway, University of London
Master's degree, MSc Information Security -
2016 - 2020
University of Tampa
Bachelor's degree, Cyber Security & Managment Infomation Systems -
2010 - 2016
Rosslyn Academy
High School Diploma
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