Professional Background #
With nearly a decade of experience in cybersecurity, I’ve developed deep expertise in Incident Response, Blue Team operations, Security Automation. As a founder of an independent cybersecurity consulting firm, I apply my technical knowledge and practical experience to help organizations strengthen their security posture against evolving threats.
My expertise spans several specialized cybersecurity domains:
- Security Automation: Developing workflows to enhance detection and response capabilities
- Incident Response: Implementing structured approaches aligned with frameworks like NIST 800-61 and SANS IR methodologies
- Detection Engineering: Creating high-fidelity detection rules based on TTPs from the MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Security Training: Designing realistic ranges and simulation environments for practical skill development
- Technical Assessment: Identifying security gaps through methodical security testing
Services #
Security Automation Engineering #
I help organizations improve their security operations through well-designed automation initiatives that:
- Enhance detection coverage across the attack lifecycle
- Reduce mean time to detection (MTTD) and response (MTTR)
- Create consistent, repeatable workflows for common security scenarios
- Implement defense-in-depth strategies using modern security tooling
Threat Detection & Response Enhancement #
My approach to strengthening detection and response capabilities includes:
- Developing custom detection rules for various platforms based on known adversary behaviors
- Implementing orchestration for common security operations tasks
- Building playbooks for consistent incident handling
- Establishing post-incident review processes to continuously improve response procedures
Security Training Development #
I specialize in creating practical cybersecurity training experiences:
- Designing realistic cybersecurity ranges that simulate enterprise environments
- Developing scenarios based on real-world attack chains and MITRE ATT&CK techniques
- Building hands-on labs for malware analysis, forensics, and incident response
- Creating progressive learning paths that build practical skills for security professionals
Certifications #
I hold several industry-recognized certifications that validate my expertise:
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- C|EH Master (Certified Ethical Hacker - both practical and written)
- BTL-1
- ECIH (EC-Council Certified Incident Handler)
While some certifications are visible on my Credly profile, I maintain additional professional qualifications not reflected there.
Education #
- Computer Engineering, BSc.
Professional Philosophy #
I believe effective cybersecurity requires a balance between technical controls and operational practicality. My approach focuses on implementing security measures that protect critical assets while enabling organizations to operate efficiently.
Throughout my career working across different countries and organizations, I’ve developed adaptable security strategies that consider varied technical environments, team capabilities, and compliance requirements.
Community Engagement #
I actively contribute to the cybersecurity community through:
- Open-source security tools and resources on GitHub
- Technical blog posts focused on practical security implementations at kaankaradag.com
- Knowledge sharing through technical presentations and demonstrations
Contact #
If you’re looking to enhance your organization’s security capabilities through automation, improved detection and response, or customized security training programs, I’d be happy to discuss how I can help.
Feel free to reach out through LinkedIn or via email at infob[@]kaankaradag.com