Ahmed Almutairi
Riyadh
Summary
Impact driven professional with proven experience in cybersecurity focusing on Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI). Expertise in driving strategic decision-making through actionable threat intelligence, fostering a culture of proactive threat hunting, and building strong cross-functional relationships. Distinguished for developing and implementing effective cybersecurity strategies, leading incident response teams, and enhancing organizational security posture. Demonstrated to effectively communicated complex security risks to both technical and executive audience . Dedicated to ongoing professional development and achieving excellence in cybersecurity initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cyber Operations Director
Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA)
Riyadh
03.2024 - Current
- Department Foundation: Instrumental in establishing the cybersecurity department, including defining its structure and strategic objectives.
- Monitoring and Incident Response: Led the development and implementation of monitoring systems and incident response protocols to safeguard organizational assets.
- Team Leadership: Oversaw the recruitment, training, and management of a skilled cybersecurity team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Strategic Development: Contributed to the formulation and execution of comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
- Training Initiatives: Developed and conducted training programs to enhance the cybersecurity awareness and skills of staff across various departments.
- Security Assessment: Conducted thorough evaluations of the current security posture, identifying deficiencies and implementing corrective measures to enhance resilience
Malware and Cyber Threat Intelligence Senior Specialist
National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA)
Riyadh
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Malware Research: Conducted applied research on commodity malware, contributing to a deeper understanding of prevalent threats
- Department Development: Played a key role in establishing the malware analysis department, streamlining processes for efficiency and effectiveness
- Threat Tracking: Monitored and analyzed malware families, developing YARA rules to detect and mitigate malware threats at a national level
- Forensic Innovations: Developed a Volatility Framework plugin to enhance memory forensics, enabling device tree visualization in Forensic Lucid Format
Digital Forensics and Incident Response Specialist
National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA)
Riyadh
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Incident Response: Led multiple incident response operations, effectively managing and mitigating cybersecurity incidents
- Forensic Analysis: Performed in-depth digital forensic investigations to uncover and analyze security breaches
- Process Improvement: Enhanced incident response procedures, reducing reaction times and improving overall security posture
Education
Master of Engineering - Information System Security
Concordia University
Montreal, CanadaBachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
King Fahd University of Petroleum And Minerals (KFUPM)
Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaCertifications and Courses
- SANS Certifications and Courses: GCFE (Certified Forensic Examiner), GREM (Malware Reverse Engineering ), FOR 508 , FOR 608, SEC 660, SEC 599, and , LDR 412.
- Kaspersky YARA Rules Writing Certification.
- Certified in Change Management Prosci.
- Certified PMA Practitioner.
- FireEye training in Malware Analysis.
- Mandiant private course in Threat Intelligence, CTI Operation, and Threat Attribution.
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Arabic, Native
Timeline
Cyber Operations Director
Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA)
03.2024 - Current
Malware and Cyber Threat Intelligence Senior Specialist
National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA)
01.2022 - 02.2024
Digital Forensics and Incident Response Specialist
National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA)
11.2018 - 12.2021
Master of Engineering - Information System Security
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
King Fahd University of Petroleum And Minerals (KFUPM)
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