Altaf Shaik, Ph.D. — DevOps Engineer
I am a highly skilled Telecom Security Expert with over 13 years of experience in Telecommunications Engineering and Security, specializing in RAN (cellular radio access networks), core and Wireless Security. My expertise spans offensive network security, programming, and wireless communications research. Key Areas of Expertise: a. Analyzing and developing cellular radio and networking protocol layers b. Identifying and mitigating cellular threats and attacks (2G to 6G Air-Interface, SS7/Diameter, Telephony Fraud, etc.) c. Conducting renowned research on 4G/5G IMSI catchers, fake base stations, and security issues in cellular baseband chipsets and commercial mobile networks d. Contributing to security advancements in 6G, O-RAN, 5G and LTE-A standards. Professional Highlights: 1. Speaker and Trainer at prominent conferences such as BlackHat USA & Europe, Troopers, Nullcon, HITB, Brucon, SECT, T2, and Hackcon 2. Recognized in the Hall of Fame for contributions to Qualcomm, Google, SA3, GSMA, and Huawei I am passionate about advancing the field of telecom security through innovative research and practical applications.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecommunications Security Expert with a focus on network security and vulnerability research.
Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Experience: 11 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Network Security
- Penetration Testing
- Supply Chain Security
- Telecom Infrastructure
- Information Security
Career Highlights
- Over 13 years in Telecom Security.
- Speaker at major security conferences.
- Recognized in Hall of Fame for contributions.
Work Experience
Technische Universität Berlin
Senior Security Researcher - Mobile Networks and Security (4 yrs 11 mos)
FastIOT
Director (5 yrs 2 mos)
Huawei
Senior Security Consultant (1 yr)
Deutsche Telekom
Senior Security Expert (9 yrs 2 mos)
Kaitiaki Labs
Director (9 yrs 2 mos)
Gemalto M2M
Security Engineer (2 yrs)
Education
Postdoctoral Researcher at Technische Universität Berlin
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at Technische Universität Berlin
Master of Science - MS at ECE. Ecole d'ingénieurs. Engineering School.
Bachelor of Technology - BTech at Vellore Institute of Technology