Abdulaziz Al-Hnidhl
Riyadh
Summary
A skilled professional with expertise in network security and monitoring, proficient in tools such as Forescout for compliance enforcement, Cisco Prime for device visibility, and FortiMail for email filtering. Demonstrates strong capabilities in vulnerability scanning using Tenable and packet analysis with Wireshark. Adept at host discovery and port scanning through Nmap, alongside comprehensive networking skills including VLANs, port security, and switch administration. Utilises programming languages such as Java, C++, SQL, HTML/CSS/JS to enhance security measures. Knowledgeable in security concepts like cryptography and steganography, complemented by experience with security tools like Metasploit and John the Ripper. Familiar with operating systems including Windows and Linux basics. Aims to leverage technical skills to advance network security initiatives within dynamic environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Network & Security Trainee
King Saud Medical City
Riyadh
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Network Responsibilities:
- Used Forescout, Cisco Prime, FortiMail, MobaXterm
- Analyzed network topology and device status
- Participated in expanding the network in Al-Kharj, assisting with switch configuration and coverage extension
- Configured VLANs, port security, and cleared outdated MAC entries
- Assisted in phishing incident analysis
- Security Exposure:
- Observed vulnerability scans
- Reviewed SOC alert workflows
- Learned reporting/documentation standards
Education
Bachelor - Cybersecurity
Buraydah Colleges
Skills
- Network Security & Monitoring
- - Forescout (NAC): enforced compliance (updates, antivirus, agent)
- - Cisco Prime: device visibility, switch monitoring
- - FortiMail: email filtering & phishing review
- - Tenable: vulnerability scanning & severity interpretation
- - Wireshark: packet analysis
- - Nmap: host discovery, port scanning
- Networking
- VLANs, port security, switch admin, diagrams
- Security Tools
- Metasploit, John the Ripper
- Programming
- Java, C, SQL, HTML/CSS/JS
- Security Concepts
- Network Security, Cryptography, Steganography, Vulnerability Analysis
- Operating Systems
- Windows, Linux basics
LANGUAGES
Arabic (Native)
English (Fluent)
PROJECTS
Image Encryption Using LSB, A secure data-hiding system embedding AES-encrypted text inside digital images using LSB steganography., Engineered LSB-based data concealment system, Integrated AES encryption for multi-layer security, Developed randomized pixel distribution to reduce detectability, Applied cryptography and steganography principles, Best Project Award 2025
Accomplishments
- Best Project Award 2025
- Conducted vulnerability assessment using Nmap & Wireshark
KEY COURSES
- Ethical Hacking
- Digital Forensics Investigation
- IT Project Management
- Information Risk Management
- Internet Protocols
- Applied Cryptography
- Network Security
Timeline
Network & Security Trainee
King Saud Medical City
06.2025 - 08.2025
Bachelor - Cybersecurity
Buraydah Colleges