NORAH BIN BADEA
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Fresh Computer Science graduate specializing in Cybersecurity from Prince Sultan University, with hands-on experience at Elm and STC Bank. Winner of first place in the 2025 Absherthon Challenge for developing a cybersecurity solution for public sector digital services. Passionate about penetration testing and impactful technical projects, with active involvement in AI and cybersecurity clubs. Eager to grow through continuous learning and practical contribution to the cybersecurity field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Cybersecurity Coop Trainee
Elm
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Conducted black/grey-box penetration tests across government and enterprise systems, identifying and classifying vulnerabilities ranging from critical to low.
- Authored detailed technical and executive-level reports; tracked remediation via Jira.
- Initiated meetings with development teams post-validation to address unresolved vulnerabilities.
- Presented security findings to engineers and management, clearly communicating technical details, business impact, and remediation strategies.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with IT, development, and governance teams to ensure timely risk resolution.
- Supported threat detection and incident response using Microsoft Defender (KQL), EDR/XDR, and MITRE ATT&CK.
- Automated security reporting by integrating Qualys scan data with KNIME workflows.
- Mentored cybersecurity interns and contributed to awareness campaigns aligned with NCA guidelines.
Cybersecurity Intern
STC Bank
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Rotated through governance, risk management, compliance, penetration testing, awareness, fraud detection, SOC, and threat intelligence.
- Reviewed KPIs and asset valuations to enhance organizational security performance.
- Performed compliance and gap assessments aligned with NCA ECC, SAMA CSF, and PCI DSS standards.
- Developed data collection tools for evaluating Key Risk Indicators in risk management.
Leader & Project Manager- AI & Cybersecurity Club
AI & CYBERTECH
01.2022 - 12.2025
- Developed a chatbot to engage students, assess preferences, and recommend suitable clubs.
- Organized a successful AI awareness event featuring industry speakers and teamwork coordination.
- Delivered a cybersecurity awareness lecture on secure data sharing to Alinma Bank employees.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Computer Science, Cybersecurity track
Prince Sultan University
08.2020 - 08.2025
Skills
- Experienced in utilizing Burp Suite, Kali Linux, and Postman for comprehensive web application vulnerability and API testing
- Proficient in leveraging Microsoft Defender alongside KQL queries for advanced threat detection, threat hunting, and incident analysis
- Skilled in deploying QRadar and Splunk for security event monitoring, log correlation, and anomaly detection
- Skilled in performing vulnerability assessments with Qualys, streamlining automation workflows via KNIME, and managing issue tracking through Jira
- Familiar with designing and executing phishing simulation programs to evaluate and enhance organizational security posture
- Skilled in communicating complex cybersecurity concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences
- Adept in demonstrating leadership by supporting team growth and encouraging continuous learning
- Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful security initiatives
- Proficient in proactively identifying and addressing vulnerabilities with a self-motivated approach
- Flexible and quick to adapt, with a strong passion for taking on new challenges
Certification
- eWPT
- Security+
- IELTS
Timeline
Cybersecurity Coop Trainee
Elm
12.2024 - 07.2025
Cybersecurity Intern
STC Bank
07.2024 - 08.2024
Leader & Project Manager- AI & Cybersecurity Club
AI & CYBERTECH
01.2022 - 12.2025
Bachelor's degree - Computer Science, Cybersecurity track
Prince Sultan University
08.2020 - 08.2025
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