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.
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.
Having progressed through various cybersecurity positions, I bring both technical depth and practical experience to help organisations strengthen their security posture and respond effectively to incidents. My collaborative approach ensures security initiatives align with business objectives while maintaining clear communication across all stakeholders.
Beyond traditional cybersecurity practice, I am deeply engaged in researching emerging threats and developing innovative solutions. My master's dissertation focused on detecting deepfake media—a critical challenge given the rapid advancement of AI technologies that make sophisticated media manipulation increasingly accessible. The research involved developing deep learning models using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs). This work addresses the growing need for reliable detection methods as deepfakes pose significant risks to information integrity, legal proceedings, and organisational security.