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Arwa Al-Hnaiani

Digitial Forensics and Incident Response
Riyadh

Summary

Cybersecurity Digital Forensics and Incident Response Specialist - Highly skilled and analytical Cybersecurity Incident Response Specialist with +4 years experience in incident handling, threat hunting, and security monitoring. Proficient in utilizing various security tools and technologies, and possesses multiple industry certifications. Seeking a challenging role leveraging expertise to enhance organizational cybersecurity posture.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Incifent Response Consultant

Innovative Solutions
04.2025 - Current
  • Conducted Compromise Assessments (CAs) across clients environments.
  • Developed IR documents, procedures, and reporting templates to standardize response activities.
  • Conduct in-depth forensic analysis of endpoints and servers using industry tools.

Cybersecurity Incident Response Specialist

Riyadh Bank
05.2023 - 01.2025
  • Responded to and investigated security incidents as a key member of the cybersecurity defense team.
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of malware, phishing emails, and network traffic using various tools.
  • Implemented mitigation strategies, developed playbooks, and documented incident response procedures.

Cybersecurity Defense Specialist

sirar by STC
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Coordinated the monitoring process as a shift lead within a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) environment. Enhanced use cases and improved service delivery to customers.

Cybersecurity Defense Analyst

sirar by STC
01.2021 - 10.2022
  • Monitored and analyzed security alerts, and preparing reports for multiple clients within MSSP environment. Utilized SIEM solutions (Splunk & ArcSight) for security event monitoring and analysis.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Qassim University
05.2020

Skills

Incident Response:

Forensics Investigation Root-Cause Analysis Network and PCAP Analysis Timeline Analysis Malware and Email Analysis Threat Hunting Mitigation and Lesson-Learned Actions Incident Reports Compromise Assessment

Security Monitoring & Detection: Security Logs Validation and Integration Use-case development and enhancement SOC (Daily, Weekly, Monthly) Reports Writing Playbooks MITRE ATT&CK® framework

Tools and Technology:

Technical Assessment and Evaluation of Security Tools and Controls SIEM, EDR, NDR, UBA, Email Security, Sandbox Linux and Windows Investigation Tools (For example: Velociraptor, KAPE, Volatility, EZ Tools, FTK Imager, Redline, Autopsy, Wireshark) SNORT, YARA, and SIGMA Rules

Certification

SANS GCIA – SEC503 (Advisory Board Member)

Training

  • APR 2019 – AUG 2019
  • Tuwaiq Cybersecurity Bootcamp | Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones | Riyadh, SA
  • Completed 5 courses, earning 3 certificates in penetration testing techniques and tools.

Timeline

Incifent Response Consultant

Innovative Solutions
04.2025 - Current

Cybersecurity Incident Response Specialist

Riyadh Bank
05.2023 - 01.2025

Cybersecurity Defense Specialist

sirar by STC
10.2022 - 05.2023

Cybersecurity Defense Analyst

sirar by STC
01.2021 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Qassim University

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