Qasim Ijaz

Qasim Ijaz is an accomplished Offensive Security Lead at the University of California, Irvine, specializing in risk management and offensive security practices. With extensive experience in executing security strategies compliant with frameworks such as NIST RMF, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS, he has a proven track record of identifying and mitigating significant security vulnerabilities. His areas of expertise include healthcare security, cybersecurity policy, and Windows penetration testing. Qasim holds both a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus, along with certifications such as Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) and Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP).In addition to his role at UC Irvine, Qasim is dedicated to education and community engagement, teaching courses like "Introduction to Risk Management" and "Personnel & Third-Party Security" on Coursera. He has delivered training sessions at prominent cybersecurity conferences such as Blackhat and BSides, sharing his knowledge on offensive security techniques and methodologies. His commitment to advancing the field of cybersecurity through both practical application and education makes him a vital contributor to the industry.