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Leen Alfraih

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Passionate fresh graduate with a Bachelor's in Computer Science (Cybersecurity track) with a strong focus on penetration testing and ethical hacking. Experienced in black-box and grey-box testing on enterprise and government platforms. Skilled in identifying and validating vulnerabilities, and delivering concise, impactful findings. Continuously expanding knowledge through hands-on labs and security awareness efforts. Actively participated in AI and cybersecurity clubs, reflecting a deep interest in cutting-edge technologies. Eager to contribute to offensive security initiatives and build a career in penetration testing, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and making meaningful contributions across broader cybersecurity domains.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Cybersecurity COOP Trainee

Elm Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
12.2024 - 07.2025
  • Performed black-box and grey-box penetration testing on enterprise platforms and government services, identifying and classifying critical and high vulnerabilities.
  • Retested previously reported vulnerabilities via Jira platform and coordinated remediation efforts with system owners.
  • Authored comprehensive, professional reports summarizing findings, impact, and mitigation, balancing technical details with executive summaries to address both technical and business stakeholders.
  • Monitored security events in real-time using QRadar and led threat hunting efforts using EDR/XDR tools (Microsoft Defender)
  • Applied MITRE ATT&CK and threat intelligence to investigate IOCs and enhance proactive defense.
  • Assisted in phishing simulation campaigns aligned with NCA guidelines, while mentoring new interns and supporting training efforts with the Cybersecurity Excellence unit.

Cybersecurity Intern

STC Bank
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Gained hands-on experience in the cybersecurity department, focusing on governance, risk management, compliance, penetration testing, cyber fraud, SOC operations, and threat intelligence.
  • Conducted internal assessments aligned with NCA ECC, SAMA CSF, and PCI DSS, and performed gap analyses against internal cybersecurity policies.
  • Reviewed KPIs, supported asset valuation, and developed questionnaires to enhance key risk indicator (KRI) tracking in risk management.

Summer Intern

Thiqah
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
07.2023 - 07.2023
  • Rotated through several departments, including: cybersecurity, network, and software engineering, and established a comprehensive understanding of the main functions of each area.

Research and Development Officer & Project Manager

CyberTech Club & AI Club
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.2023 - 07.2025
  • Presented an awareness lecture covering various topics in cybersecurity to employees at Alinma Bank.
  • Created a chatbot with my colleagues to interact with students, assess their interests, and provide personalized recommendations for suitable clubs to join.
  • Coordinated and executed a successful AI event, enhancing awareness of artificial intelligence by collaborating with industry speakers and fostering teamwork and effective time management.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science - Cybersecurity Track -

Prince Sultan University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Skills

    Technical Skills:

  • Penetration Testing
  • API Security
  • Vulnerability Assessment & Exploitation
  • Burp Suite, Kali Linux, Exploitation Frameworks
  • Microsoft Defender, KQL
  • QRadar, Splunk
  • Qualys, KNIME, Jira
  • Phishing Simulation Tools



    Soft Skills:

  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
  • Communication and Teamwork
  • Ethical Mindset and Confidentiality
  • Time Management
  • Mentorship
  • Initiative
  • Adaptability

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Native

Certifications

  • eWPT

Projects

  • Vulnerability Assessment Report Automation.
  • Cybersecurity Checklist Enhancement for Developers and Infrastructure Support
  • Phishing Campaign on Employee.
  • Developing Security Risk Management on Alrajhi Bank Application.
  • Implementing Secure Software Development Principles on an Employee Tracking Application.

Timeline

Cybersecurity COOP Trainee

Elm Company
12.2024 - 07.2025

Cybersecurity Intern

STC Bank
07.2024 - 08.2024

Research and Development Officer & Project Manager

CyberTech Club & AI Club
10.2023 - 07.2025

Summer Intern

Thiqah
07.2023 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Computer Science - Cybersecurity Track -

Prince Sultan University

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