Salman Hersi

Security Analyst

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Specializing in vulnerability assessment, threat detection, and risk mitigation to protect digital assets. With CompTIA Security+ certification and proven results in reducing breaches by up to 40%, I deliver secure, innovative solutions for scalable environments

Professional Experience

Security Consultant

Miipe Quality Solutions, Remote | September 2023 – Present

  • Conducted in-depth audits to identify operational vulnerabilities, recommending risk mitigation strategies aligned with incident response protocols and reducing simulated threats by 40% using tools like Cypress for automated testing.
  • Led process mapping for 20+ projects, highlighting security risks and achieving 30% improved compliance through data integrity optimizations.
  • Performed QA testing focused on endpoint security and secure data handling, simulating breach scenarios to prevent IT system vulnerabilities.

Security Advisor

Mosaic North America, Remote | May 2022 – August 2023

  • Led vulnerability assessments for e-commerce platforms, deploying risk mitigation measures that boosted secure traffic by 30% and prevented data breaches using tech like Shopify (secure platforms) and Cloudflare (web application firewalls).
  • Oversaw compliance auditing and threat detection for 250 clients, achieving 15% above-target results by advising on breach prevention, access controls, and endpoint protection.
  • Onboarded 50 partners with 4.8/5 satisfaction rating through cybersecurity consultations; tech stack included Sucuri (malware scanning), Google Analytics (threat monitoring), and Zscaler (VPN security).

Junior Cyber Security Analyst

NPower, Toronto, ON | January 2021 – December 2021

  • Assisted in threat detection and incident response for network systems, identifying risks and reducing potential breaches by 25% through vulnerability assessments and scanning tools.
  • Generated compliance reports to strengthen system defenses, focusing on data integrity and organizational asset protection.