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Malik Huzaifa Arif

LAB INSTRUCTOR

huzaifa_arif.ssc@stmu.edu.pk

+92 3020519557

Profile Summary

PROFILE SUMMARY

I am a cybersecurity professional with a BS in Computer Science from PMAS-Arid Agriculture University and currently pursuing an MS in Information Security at Air University, Islamabad. I specialize in Cybersecurity, Network Security, and Ethical Hacking, supported by certifications including CEH, HCCDA AI, CSIL-CI, CC, PCAP, SOC, CompTIA Security+, and CCNA. With over two years of experience across academia and industry, I have worked as a Lab Instructor at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Cyber Security Trainer at Quaid-e-Azam University and Corvit Systems, and SOC Analyst at Cyber Academy. My expertise spans Network Administration, Penetration Testing, Social Engineering, Linux System Administration, Android App Development, and Cyber Defense. I have conducted multiple cybersecurity seminars at leading institutions such as UCP, IIUI, QAU, BIIT, ULM, and NAVTTC H9, earning recognition for training excellence and industry collaboration, while also contributing to AI-driven cybersecurity initiatives.

QUALIFICATION

MS Information Security

Air university Main Campus, Islamabad

3rd Sem

 

BS Computer Science

PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi

2019 – 2023

 

ICS

Askaria college Rawalpindi Cantt

2017 – 2019

 

Matriculation

Airport Security forces (ASF) Public School , Rawalpindi

2015 – 2017

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Lab Instructor (Cyber Security)

Shifa tameer e millat university, Islamabad

Since September 2025

Cyber Security Trainer

Corvit Systems Rawalpindi

March 2024 – present

NAVTTC Trainer (Cyber Security)

Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad

March 2024- September

2025

Cyber Security Trainer

Csera PVT LTD

September 2023 –

September 2024

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Soc Analyst

Cyber Academy

Since 2025

Cyber Security Analyst

Csera PVT LTD

September 2023 – September 2024

MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Batch Advisor Fall 2023

Department of Cyber Security, Shifa Tameer-e- Millat University, Islamabad

Since 2025

Migration Committee Member

Department of Cyber Security, Shifa Tameer-e- Millat University, Islamabad

Since 2025

Exam Committee

Department of Cyber Security, Shifa Tameer-e- Millat University, Islamabad

Since 2025

 RESEARCH AREAS / INTERESTS                                                                                    

  1. Cryptography
  2. IOT
  3. Networking
  4. Cyber Security
  5. Artificial intelligence

Publications

1.

Intrusion Detection for Smart Environmental Drones: A Multi-Dataset ML Approach (Published)

2

Multi-Dataset Comparative Analysis of Genetic Algorithms for IDS in UAV Networks (Submitted)

3

A Hybrid DT-CNN Model for Cheating Detection (Submitted)

4

Efficient permutations Based security in Xoodyak for Resource-constrained devices (Submitted)