Portfolio
Rawan
Alfarraj.
Cybersecurity Specialist at National Bank of Kuwait
2+
Years Exp
6
Certifications
3.60
GPA
1
Publication
Experience
National Bank of Kuwait
Mar 2023 — Present
Cybersecurity Specialist — Security Testing & Vulnerability Management
- Architected phishing simulations and security awareness programs for 3,000+ employees, measurably reducing click-through rates
- Built AI-powered compliance dashboards with real-time KPI visualization for executive-level security posture tracking
- Conducted insider threat investigations using SIEM platforms with behavioral analysis and anomaly detection
- Led end-to-end vulnerability assessments across network infrastructure, IoT devices, and enterprise databases
- Executed CIS Benchmark audits on Windows, Linux, and Solaris environments with actionable remediation roadmaps
- Managed internal and external security audit cycles, ensuring regulatory compliance across all departments
Certifications
CEH
EC-Council
GSOC
SANS Institute
ISO 27001
Glocert International
Security+
CompTIA
Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft
Splunk Fundamentals
Splunk
Education
B.Sc. Computer Engineering
Kuwait College of Science and Technology (KCST)
2018 — 2022
3.60
GPA / 4.00
Achievements
50 Women in Cybersecurity
Winner of Zain's national cybersecurity challenge recognizing top female talent.
Black Hat MEA 2023
Attended the premier cybersecurity conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
CTF Competitor
Participated in national Capture The Flag competition in Kuwait.
Published Researcher
Co-authored a paper on Cyber Incident Exercises in Electronics Journal.