Cybersecurity Portfolio

Rawan Alfarraj

Cybersecurity Specialist at the National Bank of Kuwait, specializing in vulnerability management, SIEM-based threat detection, and AI-driven security analytics.

3+ Years Experience
8 Certifications
3.60 GPA / 4.00
1 Publication
Career

Experience

Security testing and vulnerability management at the National Bank of Kuwait.

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 quarter over quarter.
  • 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.
Vulnerability Assessment SIEM Analysis Phishing Simulation Insider Threats CIS Audits IoT Security AI Dashboards Compliance
Credentials

Certifications

Eight credentials spanning offensive security, defense, and governance.

01
CEH
EC-Council
02
GSOC
SANS Institute
03
ISO 27001
Glocert International
04
Security+
CompTIA
05
Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft
06
Splunk Fundamentals
Splunk
07
Practical Ethical Hacking
TCM Security
08
GCCC
SANS Institute
Academics

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Engineering, graduated with distinction.

B.Sc. Computer Engineering
Kuwait College of Science and Technology (KCST)
2018 — 2022
3.60
GPA / 4.00
Recognition

Achievements

Industry recognition, peer-reviewed research, and national competition.

50 Women in Cybersecurity
Winner of Zain's national cybersecurity challenge recognizing top female talent.
Black Hat MEA 2023
Attended the premier regional cybersecurity conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
CTF Competitor
Participated in a national Capture The Flag competition in Kuwait.
Published Researcher
Co-authored a paper on Cyber Incident Exercises in the Electronics journal.
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