Anwar Althubyani
Yanbu,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished cybersecurity professional with extensive expertise in incident response, threat analysis, and cyber forensics. Proficient in utilising advanced tools such as SIEM and EDR for effective security information management and endpoint detection. Demonstrates strong skills in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and network security defence. Adept at Python scripting for security automation and Unix/Linux administration. Committed to enhancing organisational security posture through innovative risk assessment and management strategies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Information Security Engineer
SAMREF
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
01.2019 - 09.2025
- - Conducted risk assessments and managed vulnerabilities to strengthen company security posture.
- - Implemented cybersecurity procedures and baselines, ensuring compliance with NCA standards.
- - Led incident response efforts, reducing response times and improving SOC efficiency.
PC Technician
SAMREF
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
04.2019 - 12.2019
- - Managed patch administration to keep systems updated and secure.
- - Performed software and hardware troubleshooting.
- - Executed large-scale Windows deployments.
Cyber Security Engineer
Confidential Government
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2015 - 04.2016
- - Supported network and system defense operations.
- - Contributed to cybersecurity projects and incident response initiatives.
Information Security Engineer
Fiber Glass Oasis Company
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
05.2015 - 08.2015
- - Developed software solutions.
- - Conducted network security operations.
Co-op Training Program
Advanced Operations Technology
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
05.2010 - 07.2010
- - Oracle Database Administrator trainee.
- - Assisted as Linux System Administrator.
Co-op Training Program
Presidency of Meteorology & Environment (PME)
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
05.2006 - 07.2006
- - Provided IT technical support for end users.
Education
Master of Engineering - Information Systems Security
Concordia University
Montreal canada 01.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Technology
Riyadh College of Technology
Riyadh / Saudi Arabia 01.2007 - 07.2010
Associate Degree - Computer Technology
Jeddah College of Telecom and Electronics
Skills
- Incident Response & Handling
- Incident Management & Root Cause Analysis
- Threat Analysis & Hunting
- Security Information & Event Management (SIEM)
- Cyber Forensics & Evidence Preservation
- Digital Forensics (Disk, Memory, Network)
- Cybercrime Investigation
- Memory Forensics (Volatility, Rekall)
- Network Security & Defense Management
- Wireless Security
- TCP/IP
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
- Unix/Linux Security
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Penetration Testing
- Web Application Security
- Sandboxing & Malware Analysis
- Python for Security Automation
- Shell Scripting (Bash, PowerShell)
- Unix/Linux Administration
- Cybersecurity Tools (SIEM, EDR, Wireshark, etc)
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Information Security Investigation
- Project Management
- Problem Solving & Analytical Skills
Certification
- FOR508: Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics – Sep 2025
- ISO/IEC 27035 Lead Incident Manager – Aug 2025
- CND: Certified Network Defender (EC-Council) – Mar 2021
- ArcSight ESM Advanced Analyst – Aug 2019
- Advanced Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) – Aug 2019
- ECIH: Certified Incident Handler (EC-Council) – Aug 2019
- ArcSight ESM Administrator and Analyst – Dec 2018
- Active Directory Services with Windows Server (M10969) – Jul 2018
- Cisco CCENT – Aug 2015
- Oracle 11g DBA1 & DBA2 – May 2010
- ASP.NET Training Course – Aldharh Institute, Riyadh
- Data Structure Training Course – Aldharh Institute, Riyadh
- ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence, v4.0) – Jan 2006 / Mar 2009 / Nov 2010
Languages
Arabic (Native)
English (Fluent)
Projects
Android Mobile Malware Analysis, Hadoop & MapReduce Implementation, Implementing Private Cloud, Vulnerability Analysis of ownCloud, Computer Forensics: Best Practices & Live Case (Raspberry Pi Seizure)
Publications
Anwar Althubyani, Izadeen Kajman, Rashed Alkhudaidy, Mahmoud Khasawneh: A Survey on Wi-Fi Protocols: WPA and WPA2. SNDS 2014: 496-511
Timeline
PC Technician
SAMREF
04.2019 - 12.2019
Information Security Engineer
SAMREF
01.2019 - 09.2025
Cyber Security Engineer
Confidential Government
11.2015 - 04.2016
Information Security Engineer
Fiber Glass Oasis Company
05.2015 - 08.2015
Master of Engineering - Information Systems Security
Concordia University
01.2013 - 05.2015
Co-op Training Program
Advanced Operations Technology
05.2010 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Technology
Riyadh College of Technology
01.2007 - 07.2010
Co-op Training Program
Presidency of Meteorology & Environment (PME)
05.2006 - 07.2006
Associate Degree - Computer Technology
Jeddah College of Telecom and Electronics
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