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Malik Huzaifa Arif

Lecturer
Department of Cyber Security

Profile summary

I am a cybersecurity professional with a BS in Computer Science from PMAS-Arid Agriculture University and completed MS in Information Security from 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

DegreeFieldInstitutionYear
MS Information SecurityInformation SecurityAir University Main Campus, Islamabad2024 – 2026
BS Computer ScienceComputer SciencePMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi2019 – 2023
ICSIntermediate Computer ScienceAskaria College Rawalpindi Cantt2017 – 2019
MatriculationScienceAirport Security Forces (ASF) Public School, Rawalpindi2015 – 2017

Teaching experience

PositionInstitutionDuration
Lab Instructor (Cyber Security)Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, IslamabadSince September 2025
Cyber Security TrainerCorvit Systems, RawalpindiMarch 2024 – Present
NAVTTC Trainer (Cyber Security)Quaid-e-Azam University, IslamabadMarch 2024 – September 2025
Cyber Security TrainerCsera PVT LTDSeptember 2023 – September 2024

Professional experience

PositionOrganizationDuration
SOC AnalystCyber AcademySince 2025
Cyber Security AnalystCsera PVT LTDSeptember 2023 – September 2024

Management experience

PositionInstitutionDuration
Batch Advisor Fall 2023Department of Cyber Security, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, IslamabadSince 2025
Migration Committee MemberDepartment of Cyber Security, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, IslamabadSince 2025
Exam Committee MemberDepartment of Cyber Security, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, IslamabadSince 2025

Research areas / interests

No.Research Area / Interest
1.Cryptography
2.IoT
3.Networking
4.Cyber Security
5.Artificial Intelligence

Publications

No.Publication Details
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)