Laila Mubashar

@laila-mubashar-7754

Teaches Cybersecurity

Joined Aug 2026

About

I have over four years of professional cybersecurity experience, most recently working as a Senior Cyber Security Analyst at Barracuda Networks. My experience includes security monitoring, incident response, threat analysis, SIEM and EDR technologies, Microsoft 365 security, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, firewall security, vulnerability management, and investigating suspicious account and endpoint activity. I also hold a Master of Science in Information Technology/Cybersecurity from Pace University and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Programming/Information Systems.

Throughout my career, I have also mentored and supported other analysts, explained complex security incidents to customers, and provided clear recommendations based on technical findings. This experience has taught me how to break down cybersecurity concepts in a way that is practical and easy to understand.

My ideal students are beginners or early career professionals who want to learn cybersecurity, SOC operations, incident response, or security fundamentals. I can also help students who are preparing to enter the cybersecurity field and want to understand how concepts are actually applied in a real SOC environment. My teaching approach would be patient, practical, and scenario-based, using real world examples to help students understand not only what something means, but how they would recognize and respond to it in an actual cybersecurity role.