Metin Kaynak
Information Security Specialist
Ankara,06
Summary
Accomplished Information Security Specialist with a proven track record at Barikat Cyber Security, enhancing network security and implementing robust cybersecurity strategies. Expert in Web Application Firewalls and adept at leading security policy design, I've significantly bolstered defense mechanisms and reduced system vulnerabilities. My collaborative approach and ability to convey complex security concepts to diverse audiences stand out, ensuring comprehensive organizational protection.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Information Security Specialist
Barikat Cyber Security
05.2019 - Current
- Experienced administrator of NAC, Load Balancer, Network Monitoring tools, WAF ( Web Applications Firewall ), Firewalls , and network security tools.
- Providing installation, field support and training operations of service products. Intervention for all issues
related to customer responsibility in projects within all Service Level Agreement (SLA) periods. - Experienced in providing services to government institutions and private financial companies.
- Responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring and supporting information systems security
programs. - Experienced working in mixed Windows/Linux, database and virtualized/physical server environments.
- Mid level of troubleshooting skills with Linux environment.
- Responsible for identifying potential security risks and addressing current concerns.
- Professional expertise includes administering and coordinating the configuration of security devices,
new systems release management and information protection analysis. - Bolstered security efforts by providing awareness training to customer about Web Application attack
methods and how to prevent them. - To develop WAF security policies relating to PCI DSS compliancy.
- Gathering reports on targeted threats from all sources, including news articles, research papers,
vendor publications, partner agencies and trusted third parties. - Participating pre-sales activities in order to explain and measure customers' needs and present them
the best suited technical options. - To create and improve best practice guides, from deployment to administration for different
technologies. - Experienced in security and network architecture, web application attacks and prevention / mitigation methods.
- Responsible for both preparing and presenting technical and executive reports.
- Active role in moving data centers and consulting to network teams to develop move strategies,
implement new hardware and migrate data. - Reducing downtime by quickly responding to emergencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - German Linguistic
Ankara University
Ankara, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Cybersecurity strategy
Network security management
Application security
Network security
Security architecture
Cybersecurity
Information security policy design
Load Balancers
Web Application Firewalls
NAC solutions
Certification
F5 201
Hobbies
Basketball, Video Games, Information Security, Travelling.
Fantastic literature, movies, and board games.
Playing drums.
Timeline
F5 201
02-2024
F5 101
02-2023
Forescout FSCA
10-2019
Information Security Specialist
Barikat Cyber Security
05.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - German Linguistic
Ankara University
04.2001 -
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