Cybersecurity professional with over 2 years of progressive experience at the National Bank of Kuwait, advancing from SOC operations to a specialized role in Security Testing and Vulnerability Management. Proven expertise in SIEM-based threat analysis, phishing awareness campaigns, insider threat investigations, and CIS Benchmark audits. Skilled in leveraging AI to build intelligent dashboards for real-time security metrics, compliance tracking, and executive reporting. Recognized winner of Zain's '50 Women in Cybersecurity' Challenge.
- Architected and delivered phishing simulations and security awareness programs for 3,000+ employees and customers, measurably reducing click-through rates quarter over quarter
- Built AI-powered compliance dashboards with real-time KPI visualization, enabling leadership to track security posture across all business units at a glance
- Conducted insider threat investigations using SIEM platforms, focusing on exit-risk behavioral analysis and anomaly detection patterns
- Led end-to-end vulnerability assessments across network infrastructure, IoT devices, and enterprise database systems
- Executed CIS Benchmark audits on Windows, Linux, and Solaris environments; produced actionable remediation roadmaps for cross-functional IT teams
- Managed internal and external security audit cycles, coordinating corrective controls and ensuring regulatory compliance across departments
- Developed automated tracking systems for compliance monitoring and quantifying security training effectiveness
B. Alothman, A. Alhajraf, R. Alajmi, R. Al Farraj, N. Alshareef, M. Khan. "Developing a Cyber Incident Exercises Model to Educate Security Teams." Electronics, 2022; 11(10):1575.
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