About Me
I'm Abubakar Usman, a cybersecurity enthusiast and blue team specialist passionate about protecting digital environments. I specialize in threat hunting, incident response, malware analysis, and digital forensics, with hands-on experience using industry-grade tools and frameworks.
I love breaking down complex threats, automating security tasks, and building security-focused software that empowers teams to act faster and smarter. Whether analyzing logs, developing detection rules, or building secure platforms, I take a proactive, research-driven approach.
I’m currently pursuing my B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering with a specialization in cybersecurity at SRM Institute of Science and Technology. I also hold a diploma in IT and possess expertise in SOC operations, red teaming, and defensive analysis.
Technical Expertise
Blue Team Ops, SIEM, Threat Hunting, Malware Analysis, Digital Forensics, and Secure Web App Development
Education
B.Tech in CSE with Cybersecurity specialization – SRM Institute (2026)
Diploma in Information Technology – Modibbo Adama University
Experience
SOC Analyst, Threat Hunter, Automation Developer, and Bug Bounty Hunter with real-world vulnerability disclosures
What I Do
- Hunt for threats and anomalies using MITRE ATT&CK, Sigma, and YARA
- Analyze memory dumps and disk images to trace malware behavior
- Automate incident triage, phishing analysis, and reporting workflows
- Write detection rules and scripts to improve SOC response time
- Contribute to bug bounty programs by identifying vulnerabilities
- Build security tools like audit scripts, network monitors, and analyzers
Core Values
- Threat-driven defense and proactive hunting
- Clean code, repeatable workflows, and well-documented solutions
- Knowledge sharing through blogs, writeups, and open source
- Resilience, curiosity, and always learning something new