Every cybersecurity journey begins with SOME curiosity…
AND
This is mine

AJMAL ANWAR

IT & cyber security passionate

Where It All Began

As a kid, I was the person who opened every broken radio, toy, or gadget at home, not because I knew how to fix it, but because I wanted to know how it worked.
That curiosity eventually shaped my world.
When I chose Electronics & Computer Hardware for my degree, I struggled with heavy theories. But the moment I touched a real circuit board or opened a CPU case, everything made sense.
I felt connected.
In the final year, I shifted deeper into computer hardware. I got my first personal computer at home.That changed everything!It wasn’t just a machine. It was the doorway to a world that would define my
ENTIRE FUTURE!

Chapter 1 — The Foundation (2009–2011)

“It Started With Hardware, Wires,
and Curiosity”

These were the years I stepped into the real world of Information Technology.I watched servers breathe, networks speak, and users think.I learned how the smallest misconfiguration could break an entire system and how the right decision could save a business from chaos.This is where my foundation was built - strong, practical, and hands-on.
Everything I do today traces back to these years.

Chapter 2 — The Enterprise Leap

From 25 Users to 1,500
My First Real Scale

Joining Wipro was a turning point.Suddenly, I was inside a global environment - supporting large teams, handling 35+ projects, coordinating with experts, and learning discipline the hard way.This era taught me:
How enterprises operate, How critical systems are managed, How to stay calm under pressure, How to lead people, How to manage platforms safely and reliably
My responsibilities expanded into high-demand banking platforms, and I understood what “mission-critical” truly meant.Wipro didn’t just polish my skills - it reshaped the way I think, work, and solve problems.

Chapter 3 — The Battleground (Hospitality Sector)

I Became a
One-Man IT Army

Leaving Wipro was one of the hardest decisions of my life.
Personal financial challenges forced me to step into a completely different sector - hospitality. But what felt like a setback became a personal battleground that shaped me stronger than ever.
For years, I handled everything: PABX, Servers, Networks, WiFi, Applications, 24/7 system operationsI learned how to manage pressure, make decisions alone, troubleshoot at 3 AM, and stay calm when hundreds of guests depended on me.This chapter didn’t just test my technical skills. It tested my resilience, execution, and mental strength.

Chapter 4 — The Awakening: Transition to Cybersecurity

Then One Day, Everything Changed.

I witnessed cyber incidents that shook me - hackers exploiting weak configurations, poor VPN setups, unsecured files, and overlooked systems.It hit me with a truth I couldn’t ignore: Infrastructure without security is a liability.That realization awakened something in me.I started studying, exploring, and rebuilding myself. I wanted to understand not just how systems worked - but how attackers broke them.I learned to think like a Defender
and sometimes like a Hacker
This was the beginning of a new identity:
A path that demanded continuous learning, curiosity, and humility.
And I embraced it.

Chapter 5 — Becoming a Cybersecurity Analyst

Today,
I Secure Systems
and Build Defenses.

When I stepped into cybersecurity fully, I didn’t just join a team - I helped build one.I became part of strengthening an entire organization, implementing solutions like:
EDR, Email security, SOC operations, MFA, Patch automation,
Encryption, Access management, Privileged Access management, Secure File Transfer, Awareness programs and more..
Beyond tools and systems, I spoke to people - helping them protect their data, teaching them how to avoid cyber traps, and building a mindset of awareness.Because I believe one thing deeply:
Technology protects systems, but people protect businesses
This chapter is where my passion and purpose finally aligned.

Interested in reading more?
The Projects (Episodes of My Journey)