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Arif Mughal

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Projects and case studies

Representative engagements, written up as case studies: the business challenge, the architecture decisions, and what changed. Client details are generalized to protect confidentiality.

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Data CenterSanitized case study

Enterprise Data Center Modernization

Led the architecture and migration planning for consolidating aging data center environments onto a modern, resilient platform for a large regulated enterprise.

  • Cisco data center switching
  • Virtualization platforms
  • Enterprise storage
  • Structured cabling and facilities
CybersecuritySanitized case study

Zero Trust Network Access and Identity Architecture

Designed an identity-centered Zero Trust architecture — conditional access, device trust, and privileged access — replacing implicit network trust for a distributed workforce.

  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Conditional Access
  • Privileged Identity Management
  • Multifactor authentication
NetworkingSanitized case study

Secure SD-WAN and Branch Transformation

Architected the migration from legacy MPLS-centric branch connectivity to a secure SD-WAN design with centralized policy, segmentation, and direct cloud access.

  • SD-WAN platform
  • Cisco routing and switching
  • Next-generation firewalls
  • Cloud security services
CloudSanitized case study

Cloud Landing Zone and Governance Architecture

Designed an Azure landing zone with subscription structure, identity integration, policy guardrails, and network topology enabling teams to deploy quickly within safe boundaries.

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Azure Policy and Management Groups
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Hub-and-spoke virtual networking
CybersecuritySanitized case study

Security Monitoring and Incident-Response Improvement

Assessed and redesigned logging coverage, detection use cases, and response readiness — turning fragmented telemetry into an operable monitoring capability.

  • Microsoft Sentinel
  • Microsoft Defender XDR
  • Log collection pipelines
  • Automation rules and playbooks
MicrosoftSanitized case study

Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance Baseline

Designed and implemented a Microsoft 365 security baseline — identity protection, email security, data protection, and device compliance — aligned to recognized benchmarks.

  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Microsoft Defender for Office 365
  • Microsoft Purview
  • Microsoft Intune

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