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CYBERSECURITY & GRC CONSULTANT

Md RahatRahmanAkas.

I architect resilient, audit-ready security ecosystems built on ISO 27001 and NIST CSF—transforming regulatory compliance into competitive market advantage for global enterprises.

Md Rahat Rahman Akas - Principal Cybersecurity Advisor
Zero-GapAudit Remediation
ISO / NISTCore Framework Mastery
Board-ReadyRisk Dashboards
Global ScaleEnterprise Clientele
Core Capabilities & Services

Engineered for Total Resilience.

Dual-domain expertise bridging rigorous regulatory governance and aggressive offensive security testing.

[01] Governance & Compliance

ISO 27001 & ISMS Architecture

Designing end-to-end Information Security Management Systems, risk assessments, and Statement of Applicability (SoA) documentation to secure zero-deficiency audit clearances.

Enterprise Grade
[02] Offensive Security

Offensive Penetration Testing

Simulating real-world cyber attacks across web applications and infrastructure to uncover critical vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them.

Enterprise Grade
[03] Commercial ROI

Enterprise Sales Acceleration

Clearing complex vendor security reviews and questionnaires 3x faster to turn compliance into a competitive market advantage.

Enterprise Grade
[04] Risk Frameworks

NIST CSF & SOC 2 Readiness

Aligning cloud and SaaS architectures with Trust Services Criteria and core NIST functions for continuous control monitoring.

Enterprise Grade

Need a customized security or compliance roadmap?

Available for retained advisory, audits, and technical pen-testing.

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Professional Trajectory

Experience & Track Record

A track record of delivering security outcomes — from enterprise operations to compliance consulting and offensive security research.

Independent · Self-Directed logo
Independent · Self-Directed

Cybersecurity Consultant — GRC & Offensive Security

2025 – Current

Architecting ISO 27001 and NIST CSF-aligned security programs across GRC, risk management, and offensive security domains. Focused on designing audit-ready control environments, conducting gap assessments against international standards, and applying ethical hacking methodologies to identify vulnerabilities.

ISO 27001NIST CSFGRCEthical Hacking
Remote
Genex Infosys Ltd. · Grameenphone Enterprise logo
Genex Infosys Ltd. · Grameenphone Enterprise

Service Account Manager

2023 – 2025

Managed corporate client operations for Bangladesh's largest telecom, overseeing SLA compliance, KPI monitoring, and cross-functional service delivery across enterprise workflows. Recognized with the Attrition Warrior Award (Sept 2023) for high-pressure operational excellence.

SLA ManagementKPI MonitoringService Delivery
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Mist Leetcon · Riot Center · Independent logo
Mist Leetcon · Riot Center · Independent

Security Researcher

2022 – 2023

Conducted vulnerability research and offensive security work across CTF environments and independent engagements — identifying critical system weaknesses, cryptographic flaws, and network entry points to strengthen real-world defensive postures.

Red TeamingVulnerability ResearchOffensive Security
Hybrid

Certifications

Professional credentials that validate my knowledge and dedication to industry standards.

Mastermind Assurance certification logo

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor

Mastermind Assurance

ISMS AuditingRisk ManagementISO 27001
SkillFront certification logo

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Associate

SkillFront

ISO 27001Information SecurityRisk Assessment
IBM SkillsBuild certification logo

Governance, Risk, Compliance & Data Privacy

IBM SkillsBuild

GRCData PrivacyCompliance
Cisco certification logo

Ethical Hacker

Cisco

Penetration TestingOffensive SecurityVulnerability Assessment
Red Team Leaders certification logo

Certified Cybersecurity Educator Professional (CCEP)

Red Team Leaders

Instructional DesignEducational DeliverySecurity Architecture
Advisory & Insights

Frequently Asked Questions.

Clear answers for hiring managers, enterprise clients, and stakeholders looking for audit-ready, attack-resistant security leadership.

Passing an ISO 27001 or SOC 2 audit proves compliance on paper, but it doesn't guarantee your code or infrastructure is safe from real-world breaches. By bridging governance with offensive pen testing, I ensure your controls satisfy strict auditors while simultaneously withstanding actual cyber attacks.

Latest Thoughts

Insights and articles on cybersecurity, technology, and my learning journey.

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