Altaf Shaik, Ph.D.

DevOps Engineer

Berlin, Berlin, Germany11 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 13 years in Telecom Security.
  • Speaker at major security conferences.
  • Recognized in Hall of Fame for contributions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Telecommunications Security Expert with a focus on network security and vulnerability research.

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Skills

Core Skills

Network SecurityPenetration TestingSupply Chain SecurityTelecom InfrastructureInformation Security

Other Skills

5GC (Programming Language)Experimental ResearchNetwork Security TestingResearch and Development (R&D)TelecommunicationsVulnerability Research

About

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.

Experience

Technische universität berlin

Senior Security Researcher - Mobile Networks and Security

Apr 2021Present · 4 yrs 11 mos · Berlin, Germany

  • Security testing of 5G NSA and SA core and RAN
Network SecurityPenetration TestingVulnerability Research

Fastiot

Director

Jan 2021Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

  • Telecom vulnerability research, RAN and core penetration testing, Defense applications, Security training and consulting
Information SecurityNetwork Security Testing

Huawei

Senior Security Consultant

Jan 2020Jan 2021 · 1 yr

  • 5G security standardization, 2G/3G/4G/ security training attacks and defenses
Penetration Testing

Deutsche telekom

Senior Security Expert

Jan 2017Present · 9 yrs 2 mos

  • O-RAN security standardization, Supply chain static and dynamic analysis
Supply Chain SecurityTelecom Infrastructure

Kaitiaki labs

Director

Jan 2017Present · 9 yrs 2 mos

Gemalto m2m

Security Engineer

Sep 2014Sep 2016 · 2 yrs · Berlin Area, Germany

  • Security conformance testing, IMSI catcher and defenses, SIM card forensics

Education

Technische Universität Berlin

Postdoctoral Researcher — Computer and communications security

Oct 2019Oct 2021

Technische Universität Berlin

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD — Security in Telecommunications

Oct 2015Oct 2019

ECE. Ecole d'ingénieurs. Engineering School.

Master of Science - MS — Embedded Systems

Jan 2011Jan 2013

Vellore Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Technology - BTech

Oct 2007Oct 2011

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