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SARI KHALED ALQAHTANI

Riyadh

Summary

Dedicated Cybersecurity Analyst with hands-on experience in security operations, incident response, and threat monitoring. Expertise in analyzing security events through SIEM solutions, EDR tools, and anti-DDoS systems. Proficient in Firewall management, and managing security incidents. Strong understanding of network security, and risk management. Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to collaborate in fast-paced environments and deliver impactful security solutions.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cybersecurity Analyst

Salam(ITC)
06.2024 - Current
  • Work as part of 24x7 security operations team.
  • Continuous monitoring of security events logs and alerts, originating from diverse SIEM solutions and EDR solutions, to promptly identify potential threats.
  • Perform an initial investigation of security events to establish their severity, potential impact, and root cause.
  • Documenting case details, analysis findings, and recommended resolutions for reporting and compliance purposes.
  • Deliver regular reports to clients on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to keep them informed about security activities and potential risks.
  • Contribute to the optimization of security system performance and threat detection capabilities through tuning activities.
  • Collaborate with SOC teams and stakeholders to effectively communicate security risks and resolve issues alongside network administrators, system owners, and management.

Salam Pioneers Program-Cybersecurity Track

Salam(ITC)
12.2023 - 06.2024

Academic Training Phase (First Three Months):

  • Subjects include network security, ethical hacking cryptography, risk management, and incident response.
  • Focus on developing critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Company Experience Phase (Next Three Months):

  • Apply knowledge gained during the academic phase in real-world scenarios.
  • Hands-on experience in a company specializing in internet service provider.

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology - Cybersecurity

Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06-2023

Skills

SIEM Analysis & Administration

ARBOR Anti-DDoS

EDR Monitoring

Firewall management & VPNs

Threat Intelligence & Monitoring

Penetration Testing & vulnerability assessment

Certification

  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITILv4)
  • Security+
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
  • Cisco Certified CyberOps Specialist - CyberOps Core
  • LogRhythm Security Analyst
  • Fortinet Certified Professional Network Security
  • LogRhythm Platform Administrato
  • Junior Penetration Tester eJPTv2 (in progress)

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Cybersecurity Analyst

Salam(ITC)
06.2024 - Current

Salam Pioneers Program-Cybersecurity Track

Salam(ITC)
12.2023 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Information Technology - Cybersecurity

Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU)
SARI KHALED ALQAHTANI