I'm a passionate Cybersecurity Researcher working at Leading Financial Institution, dedicated to strengthening Kuwait's cybersecurity landscape. My work focuses on developing security frameworks, tools, and educational content specifically tailored for the Middle East region.

• 🏦 Currently: Cybersecurity Architect at Leading Financial Institution in Kuwait.
• 🇰🇼 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait.
• 🎯 Mission: Enhancing cybersecurity awareness and capabilities in Kuwait.
• 📚 Education: Carnegie Mellon/ Kuwait University/ GUST University/ SANS Certified Professional, pursuing advanced certifications.
• 🌟 Passion: Open-source security tools and community education.

• 🔐 Banking Security: PCI DSS compliance, financial cybersecurity frameworks
• 🏭 ICS/IoT/OT Security: Industrial control systems security hardening
• 🎣 Phishing Research: Real-time threat detection and analysis targeting Kuwait
• 🛡️ Zero Trust Architecture: Modern security paradigm implementation
• 🔍 Threat Hunting: Advanced persistent threat detection using KQL and SIEM
• 📖 Cybersecurity Education: Arabic localization of security frameworks

• 🎓 SANS LDR514 - Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership
• 🎓 SANS SEC530 - Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering
• 🎓 7xGIAC Certifications - Multiple specializations
• 📜 Microsoft Certified Trainer - Azure Security Technologies
• 🔒 PCI DSS Professional - Payment Card Industry Security

Advanced phishing detection tool integrating CertStream and OpenSquat for monitoring certificate transparency logs and detecting domain squatting targeting Kuwait.

Comprehensive security hardening framework for Industrial Control Systems with vulnerability scanners, anomaly detectors, and SIEM integration components.

Practical Zero Trust implementation guides and tools focusing on banking environments with emphasis on continuous verification and least-privilege access.

Comprehensive analysis of Kuwait's cybersecurity professionals, certifications, and career progressions with networking strategies for the local community.

Contributing to Kuwait's national cybersecurity monitoring and threat intelligence capabilities.

Creating and translating cybersecurity frameworks and educational materials into Arabic for the regional community.

Developing cybersecurity awareness programs specifically designed for Kuwait's banking and financial sectors.

Building connections within Kuwait's cybersecurity community and mentoring emerging professionals.

• 🔐 Zero Trust Architecture in Banking: Implementation strategies for financial institutions
• 🎣 Phishing Threats in the Middle East: Analysis of regional attack patterns
• 🏭 ICS Security for Critical Infrastructure: Protecting Kuwait's industrial systems
• 📊 PCI DSS Compliance Automation: Continuous monitoring and assessment tools

• 🎮 Gaming enthusiast (GTA FiveM community contributor)
• 🌙 Night owl developer - best code happens after midnight
• ☕ Coffee-powered security research sessions/ worked as barista for almost 2 years ☕️
• 📚 Continuous learner with 500+ hours of annual security training
• 🏆 Active participant in regional cybersecurity conferences