Anas Halideen

Anas Halideen currently serves as an IT Security Controls Specialist at Cathay Pacific, where he plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the airline’s digital infrastructure and ensuring compliance with industry security standards. His responsibilities encompass implementing and managing security controls across various IT environments, including cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure, to mitigate vulnerabilities and enhance the organization’s security posture. Anas’s expertise in vulnerability scanning, static and dynamic application security testing (SAST and DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) enables him to identify and remediate potential threats proactively. His hands-on experience with code review and web technologies, combined with a strong background in web application development, allows him to analyze complex security issues related to web applications, endpoints, and cloud services effectively.

Anas is deeply interested in red teaming, endpoint security, and web application security, which aligns with his ongoing pursuit of certifications such as OSCP and Crest CRT. These pursuits reflect his commitment to continuous learning and staying ahead of emerging cybersecurity threats. His prior university experience in full-stack web development and methodology provides him with a comprehensive understanding of software development lifecycles, enabling him to integrate security best practices seamlessly into development processes. At Cathay Pacific, he leverages his skills in programming languages like JavaScript and CSS, as well as his knowledge of web technologies, to conduct thorough security assessments and code reviews.

Hardworking and dedicated, Anas consistently seeks to expand his expertise in security controls, threat detection, and incident response. His fluency in Cantonese also facilitates effective communication within diverse teams and with international stakeholders, ensuring security initiatives are well-understood and effectively implemented across the organization. Overall, Anas’s blend of technical skills, industry knowledge, and proactive learning approach makes him a valuable asset in the airline’s ongoing efforts to maintain a resilient and secure IT environment.