Muhammad Arslan M.

I help SaaS companies and growing enterprises design secure AWS and Azure cloud environments and get audit-ready for ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR — without the guesswork, delays, or failed audits. With 8+ years in Cloud Security Architecture, Information Security, and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), I design and harden cloud infrastructure and guide organizations through the full compliance lifecycle — from initial gap assessment through audit preparation to certification. My approach is straightforward: build cloud environments that are secure by design, then layer on the compliance evidence auditors actually ask for — not the other way around. ✅ Cloud & Infrastructure Security Architecture 🔹 AWS / Azure / GCP security architecture design and posture reviews 🔹 Identity & Access Management — Active Directory hardening, Azure AD/Entra ID (PIM, Conditional Access, SSO, MFA), Privileged Access Management, Zero Trust identity architecture 🔹 Network segmentation and firewall architecture (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, Check Point) 🔹 Endpoint security, EDR deployment, and CIS Benchmark hardening for Linux/Windows ✅ Compliance & Certification Programs 🔹 ISO 27001 — Full ISMS implementation: gap analysis, risk assessment, Statement of Applicability, policy development, control mapping, internal audit support, and certification preparation 🔹 SOC 2 (Type I & II) — Readiness assessments, Trust Service Criteria mapping, evidence collection, and auditor liaison support 🔹 GDPR — Data mapping, DPIA, privacy policies, lawful basis documentation, data subject rights procedures, and DPA agreements 🔹 PCI DSS — Gap assessments and control implementation for payment environments 🔹 NIST Cybersecurity Framework — Control gap analysis and remediation roadmaps 🔹 ISO 42001 — AI governance and risk management frameworks Why Clients Choose Me ✔ I design the cloud architecture and the compliance program together, so controls are built in from day one instead of bolted on after a failed audit ✔ ISO 27001 Lead Implementor and ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity credentials ✔ My deliverables are audit-grade: clear, structured, and immediately usable by your auditor or QSA ✔ I respond within a few hours and keep engagements on schedule Ready to secure your cloud environment or start your compliance journey? Message me with what you need — a cloud security architecture review, or a target framework (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS) — along with your timeline and where you are today. I'll respond with a clear proposal.