ABDEL RAHMAN Abdo

• Monitor and support network security operations within a large-scale enterprise environment, reviewing
alerts from firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection systems.
• Conduct configuration reviews and hardening assessments of network infrastructure components to reduce
attack surface and strengthen overall security posture.
• Assist in documenting security procedures and maintaining continuity of operational knowledge across the
security team.

• Performed anomaly detection and log analysis using SIEM tooling (Wazuh and Splunk) to identify and
investigate potential security incidents in a regulated financial environment.
• Designed and implemented a comprehensive audit control table covering more than 40 PCI-DSS v4.0.1
requirements, significantly improving compliance monitoring and reporting efficiency.
• Conducted application compliance audits aligned with regulatory and internal security standards across
multiple business units, producing structured findings and remediation recommendations.
• Researched and produced a detailed case study on the Everest Group cyberattack against Jordan Kuwait
Bank, analysing attack vectors, MITRE ATT&CK-mapped threat actor tactics, and actionable defence
improvements.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with IT, risk, and compliance teams to align security controls with regulatory
requirements and internal risk frameworks.

• Deployed and secured a web environment using Cloudflare WAF and CDN, hardening critical access points
against unauthorised access and applying practical knowledge of web application firewalls.
• Identified and mitigated web-layer risks by configuring access controls for sensitive admin directories and
login endpoints.