Who is SecOpsBro?
Hi, I'm Abdulquadri Saka-Bolanta – you can call me Abdul.
I'm a cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in both offensive and defensive security. I started my cybersecurity career in 2021 as a SOC analyst, after a brief stint in telecoms engineering driven by my early interest in satellite communication and avionics. That interest took shape during my undergraduate studies in electrical engineering. However, toward the end of my degree, I found myself drawn to cybersecurity.
Professional Journey
Since my pivot to cybersecurity, I've steadily grown in the field, moving from an entry-level SOC role into a Tier-2 analyst position, where I handled incident response and worked on more technical investigations. This promotion sparked a deeper interest in understanding the attacker's mindset, leading me to dive into ethical hacking. While I've always had a strong footing in blue team operations, I've come to enjoy penetration testing just as much.
These days, I work as a Security Engineer, focusing on integrating and optimising security tools, managing infrastructure, and serving as a subject-matter-expert on certain parts of the security stack. I also lead security efforts at a startup, where I manage security services and customer-facing activities such as architecture reviews, compliance support, incident handling, and technical briefings.
Areas of Expertise
Offensive Security
Penetration testing, ethical hacking, and understanding the attacker's mindset.
Digital Forensics
Computer forensics, memory analysis, network forensics, and evidence preservation.
Threat Hunting
Proactive threat detection, IOC development, and advanced persistent threat investigation.
Incident Response
Emergency response, containment strategies, and post-incident analysis and reporting.
Certifications
OSCP PNPT BTL1 PMRP Security+
About This Blog
On this blog, SecOpsBro, I share insights from my hands-on journey, learning through trial and error as I explore the technical intricacies of cybersecurity and security management. I cover areas like malware analysis, penetration testing, digital forensics, and incident response, and occasionally post about security-adjacent topics that catch my attention.
Get in Touch
Email: secopsbro[@]gmail.com
X (Twitter): @sakabolanta
Disclaimer
All content on this blog is for educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any employer or organization. Always follow responsible disclosure practices and applicable laws when conducting security research.