Cybersecurity Analyst & Penetration Tester
Computer Science Student at King Faisal University | GPA: 4.57/5.00
Passionate about cybersecurity, penetration testing, and digital forensics
About Me
I am a dedicated Computer Science student at King Faisal University with a strong focus on cybersecurity. With a GPA of 4.57/5.00, I have demonstrated academic excellence while actively engaging in practical cybersecurity work through internships, leadership roles, and hands-on projects.
My expertise spans across penetration testing, digital forensics, incident response, and network security. I am proficient in industry-standard tools and frameworks, and I am passionate about staying ahead of emerging cyber threats and defense strategies.
As the founder of Tuwaiq Club at King Faisal University (2025-2026), I'm committed to fostering cybersecurity talent and creating opportunities for students to develop practical skills in the field.
Experience
Founder & President
Tuwaiq Club - King Faisal University
Hofuf, Saudi Arabia
Founded and currently lead the Tuwaiq Club at King Faisal University, a student-led initiative focused on cybersecurity education and skill development. Organize workshops, CTF competitions, and networking events to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements.
Cybersecurity Committee Member
Saudi Developer Community (SDC)
Remote, Saudi Arabia
Promoted cybersecurity best practices, including virus and malware protection, while designing and leading workshops attended by over 80 students. Collaborated with national tech communities to raise awareness of emerging cyber threats and effective defense strategies.
Cybersecurity Club Leader
King Faisal University
Hofuf, Saudi Arabia
Led the university's official cybersecurity club, organizing workshops, hands-on labs, and technical talks. Designed and delivered courses on Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Ethical Hacking, while mentoring members in red and blue team activities and encouraging participation in national and international CTF competitions.
Cybersecurity Intern
Wilses Cyber Security Solutions
Remote, Saudi Arabia
Training in red and blue team operations with hands-on skills in penetration testing, threat detection, and SIEM response. Proficient in Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark, Splunk, and applying MITRE ATT&CK and NIST frameworks.
Pentesting 101 Trainer
Newtek
Remote, Saudi Arabia
Cybersecurity training covering ethical hacking, web vulnerabilities (e.g., SQLi, XSS, IDOR, XXE), and penetration testing techniques using tools like Nmap, Burp Suite, and Metasploit. Guided students through real-world labs and a final project to analyze and report on system vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity Intern
Redynox
Remote, Saudi Arabia
Conducted network security tasks including firewall setup and traffic analysis with Wireshark. Performed web application vulnerability assessments using OWASP ZAP and WebGoat, identifying issues like SQL Injection and XSS. Documented findings and recommended mitigation strategies to improve security posture.
Cybersecurity Intern
STC
Remote, Saudi Arabia
The tasks included analyzing network traffic to detect suspicious activity, identifying email security threats like phishing, and implementing incident response measures to prevent further breaches.
Projects
Automated vulnerability discovery using Nmap for service detection and SearchSploit for exploit lookups; supports multiple scan modes, parses service/version data, and generates TXT/PDF vulnerability reports.
Python Tkinter GUI for password entropy analysis and dictionary-based cracking of MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-2 hashes; includes weak password checks and exportable logs.
Multithreaded TCP scanner with banner grabbing, OS detection (TTL-based), and built-in penetration testing tips; produces detailed assessment reports.
Offline-first AES-256-CBC encrypted note-taking application with salted master password protection, local SQLite storage, and open-source design.
Certifications
eJPTv2 Prep Course
INE Security
eCPPT
INE Security
eCIR
INE Security
Skills & Expertise
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
Tools & Platforms
Security Areas
Get In Touch
Contact Information
M8a8a8y@gmail.com
Phone
+966575759641
Location
Al Hofuf, Saudi Arabia