Mohammed Gufran
CISSP · CCIE SecurityMohammed Gufran
Network Specialist & Lead Trainer · Cybernous
CISSP and CCIE Security dual-certified network and cybersecurity professional with 18+ years of training experience. Official Cisco Certified Systems Instructor (CCSI) and Certified EC-Council Instructor (CEI), training global enterprises from perimeter firewalls to cloud SASE.
- Years training delivery
- 18+Years training delivery
- Continents served
- 5Continents served
- Expert credentials (CISSP + CCIE)
- 2Expert credentials (CISSP + CCIE)
- Industry certifications
- 12+Industry certifications
Dual-certified, instructor-authorised
CISSP
ISC² · Information Systems Security Professional
CCIE Security
Cisco · Expert Level
CCSI
Cisco Certified Systems Instructor
CEI
Certified EC-Council Instructor
CEH
EC-Council · Certified Ethical Hacker
CCNP Security / Enterprise
Cisco · Professional
CompTIA Security+ / Network+
Vendor-neutral
AI+ Network / AI+ Executive
AICERTs · AI for Networking & Strategy
Domain 4, taught by a practising CISSP
At Cybernous Infosec Consulting LLP, Mohammed serves as the Network Specialist & Lead Trainer, supporting CISSP and CISM cohorts on Communications & Network Security (CISSP Domain 4), network security architecture, firewall design, VPN deployment, identity and access management, and governance modules.
Holding the CISSP himself, he teaches Domain 4 not as theory but as a practising CISSP — the same exam, the same body of knowledge, the same reasoning students will be tested on. He is a CISSP and CCIE Security dual-certified professional with 18+ years of training experience, and an official Cisco Certified Systems Instructor (CCSI) and Certified EC-Council Instructor (CEI).
What Mohammed leads
Advanced network-security training
Delivers advanced training on CCIE Security, CCNP Security, CCNP Enterprise and Palo Alto firewalls.
Hands-on labs
Conducts hands-on labs for real-world cybersecurity and enterprise network scenarios.
CISSP Domain 4 lead
Supports CISSP and CISM cohorts on Communications & Network Security and governance modules.
Architecture consulting
Provides consulting on network-security architecture, firewall deployment and VPN solutions.
18+ years of enterprise training
From Koenig Solutions to Network Binary Dubai — structured training delivery since 2007.
Network Specialist & Lead Trainer
Apr 2026 – PresentCybernous Infosec Consulting LLP
Leads the network-security track; supports CISSP & CISM cohorts on Domain 4, architecture, firewalls, VPN, IAM and governance.
Director Technical · Team Lead
Apr 2023 – Mar 2026Network Binary LLC, Dubai
Led a team of technical trainers; designed course content and real-world labs; acted as Cybersecurity Architect, Consultant and Instructor for enterprise clients.
Training Consultant — Cisco Technologies
May 2017 – Apr 2023NIIT Ltd. (for Global Knowledge LLC US & Cisco High Touch Delivery)
Delivered CCNA, ENCOR, ENARSI, SCOR, SSNGFW and SSNGIPS; trained on network automation with Python, Git and Ansible; contributed to Cisco Automation Core for Network Engineers.
Senior Cisco Corporate Trainer — Security
Jan 2011 – May 2017Koenig Solutions Ltd.
Delivered CCNA, CCNP Routing & Switching and CCNP Security; trained on Cisco Firewall, VPN, IPS, ISE/ACS, ASA, IOS Security and Palo Alto firewalls.
From perimeter firewalls to cloud SASE
Trusted across five continents
Enterprises, governments and Fortune-listed organisations across India, the US, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Mohammed Gufran?
Mohammed Gufran is a CISSP and CCIE Security dual-certified network and cybersecurity professional, and the Network Specialist & Lead Trainer at Cybernous Infosec Consulting LLP. An official Cisco Certified Systems Instructor (CCSI) and Certified EC-Council Instructor (CEI), he brings 18+ years of structured training delivery across India, the US, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
What certifications does Mohammed Gufran hold?
Mohammed Gufran holds CISSP (ISC²), CCIE Security (Cisco expert-level), CCSI (Cisco Certified Systems Instructor), CEI (Certified EC-Council Instructor), CCNP Security, CCNP Enterprise, CCNA Security, Cisco Certified Specialist credentials (ENARSI, SD-WAN, SISE, SESA, SWSA, SVPN), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, AI+ Network, and AI+ Executive.
How many years of training experience does Mohammed Gufran have?
Mohammed Gufran has 18+ years of teaching and training experience. His career includes Director Technical at Network Binary LLC Dubai (April 2023 – March 2026), Training Consultant for Cisco Technologies at NIIT Ltd. (May 2017 – April 2023) delivering training for Cisco High Touch Delivery and Global Knowledge LLC US, and Senior Cisco Corporate Trainer at Koenig Solutions (January 2011 – May 2017).
What organisations has Mohammed Gufran trained?
Mohammed Gufran has delivered training to a global client list including Accenture, Ericsson, Cadence Design Systems, TomTom Mumbai, Getronics Belgium, Eva Group Paris, Bank of Africa, Bank of Tanzania, State Bank of Mongolia, Ministry of Interior UAE, WHO Delhi, Ethiopian Airlines, EMAL Abu Dhabi, ITA Oman, Cisco High Touch Delivery, Global Knowledge LLC US, Netcom Learning, Maldives Police Cybersecurity, and Nepal Health Research Council.
What does Mohammed Gufran teach at Cybernous?
At Cybernous, Mohammed Gufran teaches Communications and Network Security (CISSP Domain 4), network-security architecture, firewall design (Cisco ASA, FTD, Firepower, Palo Alto), VPN architecture (IPsec, SSL VPN, AnyConnect), Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), routing and switching fundamentals (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), wireless security, and governance and risk-management modules within the CISSP and CISM Success Toolkits.
What technologies does Mohammed Gufran specialise in?
Mohammed Gufran specialises in Cisco ASA, FTD, Firepower, NGFW, Palo Alto firewalls, IPS/NGIPS (Snort), Cisco WSA and ESA, Cisco ISE (SISE) and AAA/NAC, IPsec and SSL VPN, AnyConnect, SIEM and threat analysis, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), Cisco WLC 9800, SD-WAN, SASE, CASB, cloud security, and network automation using Python, Ansible, Git, and Wireshark.
Can I book a session with Mohammed Gufran?
Yes. Book a free consultation through the Cybernous appointments page. If your interest is specifically in network security, CISSP Domain 4, or corporate network training, request that Mohammed Gufran lead the session and our team will coordinate his availability.
Network security, taught by an expert
Whether you're preparing for CISSP Domain 4, deploying Cisco Security infrastructure, or scoping a corporate network-security training programme — Mohammed Gufran is the right instructor.