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ZR Saimun
ZR Saimun, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Cybersecurity Expert
Born	Md Zillur Rahman Saimon Bangladesh
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Alma mater	University of Portsmouth, American International University-Bangladesh
Occupation(s)	Chief Technology Officer, Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
Years active	2017–present
Employer	Eson Soft IT
Known for	Cybersecurity Research, Cloud Security, Digital Forensics
Title	Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Website	[Google Scholar Profile](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=jEayXjsAAAAJ&hl=en)

1. 1. Early Life and Education

ZR Saimun, born in Bangladesh, pursued his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering from the **American International University-Bangladesh** in 2021.. He continued his education with a Master's degree in **Cyber Security and Forensic Information Technology** from the **University of Portsmouth, UK** (2022-2024)

1. 1. 1. Academic Background

- **BSc in Computer Science & Engineering (2017-2021)** - American International University-Bangladesh.

 - **Thesis Project**: Constructing An Integrated IoT-based Smart Home with an Automated Fire and Smoke Security Alert System.

- **MSc in Cyber Security and Forensic Information Technology (2022-2024)** - University of Portsmouth.

 - **Dissertation Title**: The Impact of Cybersecurity Industrial Espionage on SMEs in the UK.
 - **Supervisors**: Prof. Dr. Irum Feroz and Dr. Alice Good.

1. 1. Professional Career

ZR Saimun currently serves as the **Chief Technology Officer (CTO)** and **Lead Cybersecurity Engineer** at **Eson Soft IT**, a leading software firm based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. In his role, he directs a team of cybersecurity professionals and spearheads research into vulnerability assessments, cloud infrastructure security, and advanced threat mitigation.

1. 1. 1. Career Highlights

- **Chief Technology Officer (CTO)** & Lead Cybersecurity Engineer, **Eson Soft IT** (Dec 2022 – Present)

 - Delivered cutting-edge security solutions with a focus on penetration testing, risk assessment, and cloud security.
 - Led research initiatives on vulnerability assessments, resulting in the development of specialized tools for detecting advanced persistent threats.

- **Postgraduate Researcher & Demonstrator**, University of Portsmouth, Department of Cyber Security (Apr 2023 – Jan 2024)

 - Conducted research on Cloud Security and Digital Forensics, supervised students, and mentored research projects.

- **Teaching Assistant (Intern)**, Department of Computer Science, American International University-Bangladesh (Feb 2021 – Sep 2021)

 - Assisted in Object-Oriented Programming sessions, guiding students in C++/Java programming.

1. 1. Research and Publications

ZR Saimun’s research focuses on enhancing the security of cloud computing infrastructures through advanced techniques for threat mitigation, encryption, and identity management. His publications have contributed significantly to the field of cybersecurity.

1. 1. 1. Selected Publications

- **Hasan, T., Abrar, M. A., Saimon, M. Z. R., Sayeduzzaman, M., & Islam, M. S. (2023).** Constructing an integrated IoT-based smart home with an automated fire and smoke security alert system. *Malaysian Journal of Science and Advanced Technology*, 1-10. [Link to Publication](http://mjsat.com.my/index.php/mjsat/article/view/125) - **Saimun, Zr. (2022).** Improvement on Online Examination System. *Google Scholar*. [Link to Paper](https://www.academia.edu/75249269/Improvement_on_Online_Examination_System)

1. 1. Media Coverage and Notability

ZR Saimun has been covered by various media outlets, highlighting his contributions to the cybersecurity industry and innovative research. Some notable mentions include:

3. **Amar Desh UK**: Coverage on his professional achievements and industry impact. [Link](https://amardesh.co.uk/news/details/3826). 4. **Unnayan Sangbad**: An article detailing his research and professional journey. [Link](https://www.unnayansangbad.com/22234/%e0%a6%a6%e0%a7%87%e0%a6%b6%e0%a7%87-%e0%a6%b8%e0%a6%b0%e0%a6%95%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%b0%e0%a6%bf-%e0%a6%95%e0%a6%b0%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%a4%e0%a6%be-%e0%a6%ac%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%af%e0%a6%95%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%a4/).

1. 1. Conferences and Workshops

ZR Saimun is an active speaker and participant in international conferences and workshops. Some of the notable events include: - **DEF CON**, **Black Hat**, and various cybersecurity innovation summits. - Presented research at the **Zurich Tech Job Fair** and other prominent tech forums in Europe.

1. 1. Areas of Expertise

- **Cloud Security**: Proficient in cloud penetration testing and securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). - **Digital Forensics**: Skilled in using Autopsy, FTK, and EnCase for evidence extraction. - **Cryptographic Algorithms**: Expertise in implementing AES, RSA, and SHA for secure communications. - **Threat Intelligence**: Developed predictive models for anomaly detection using AI-driven analytics.

External Links

• [ZR Saimun on Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=jEayXjsAAAAJ&hl=en)
• [ZR Saimun on Academia.edu](https://aiub.academia.edu/ZrSaimun)
• [ZR Saimun on ResearchGate](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/ZR-Saimun)
• [Publication on MJSAT](http://mjsat.com.my/index.php/mjsat/article/view/125)
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• [Unnayan Sangbad Feature](https://www.unnayansangbad.com/22234/%e0%a6%a6%e0%a7%87%e0%a6%b6%e0%a7%87-%e0%a6%b8%e0%a6%b0%e0%a6%95%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%b0%e0%a6%bf-%e0%a6%95%e0%a6%b0%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%a4%e0%a6%be-%e0%a6%ac%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%af%e0%a6%95%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%a4/)