Mohamed Maher, Cyber Security Specialist

Mohamed Maher

Cyber Security Specialist

ZINAD IT

Location
Egypt - Cairo - Giza
Education
Diploma, penetration testing
Experience
4 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :4 years, 11 Months

Cyber Security Specialist at ZINAD IT
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since November 2021

I am working as a cybersecurity specialist for a well-known company headquartered in Dubai. My job role focuses on two sides, Awareness and Infosec.

I am responsible for preparing cybersecurity related workshops and content. Also, I am responsible for preparing cybersecurity awareness campaigns & events for high-profile entities in KSA, UAE & EGYPT.

I am responsible for developing real hacking simulation attacks, besides conducting penetration testing on many web and mobile applications.

Cyber Security Blogger at YouTube
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since August 2020

I am writing blogs on my personal website, along with posting educational cybersecurity contents on my YouTube channel. (@0ffensivesec)

Penetration Tester at Upwork
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since July 2019

I am working as a freelancing penetration tester for Upwork (@~011131bccfb7fa4b57). I provide web, mobile and network penetration testing services. Furthermore, I also help other experts and clients in finalizing cybersecurity related tasks and projects.

I also work as a freelancer on other freelancing websites as a penetration tester like:

1 - Fiverr (@elprofesseur)

2 - Freelancer (@mahermohammad)

3 - Khamsat (@mohammad_noureldin)

4 - Mostaql (@Mohammad_28)

Cyber Security Instructor at Udemy
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since March 2020

I work as a cybersecurity and penetration testing instructor on Udemy (@mohammadmaher-2). Taught nearly, 25000 students around the globe.

Education

Diploma, penetration testing
  • at Information Technology Institute
  • May 2021

I have enrolled in the penetration testing track which was funded by the information technology institute aka (iTi). During this Diploma, I have strengthened and sharpened my knowledge with very informative and powerful courses such as: 1- Java essentials (40 hrs) 2- Python (40hrs) 3- Linux administration (RHSA) (40 hrs) 4- Linux security (30 hrs) 5- CCNA (ICND 1 &2) (120hrs) 6- CCNA security (60 hrs) Certifications are sent upon request

Diploma, CISCO CyberOps
  • at Ministry of communication and information technology
  • March 2021

I enrolled in a diploma funded by the Egyptian ministry of communication and information technology. This diploma was focusing on enriching cybersecurity engineers with blue teaming activities, thus our diploma was based on CISCO cyberOps materials. I finished the diploma and managed to pass the exam. Certifications are sent upon request

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Menoufia University
  • August 2020

Graduated from faculty of engineering, civil engineering department in 2020. This wonderful experience helped me sharpen my skills in problem-solving, critical thinking and be able to work effectively in a team. Certifications are sent upon request

Diploma, CCNA
  • at Talent Institution
  • September 2016

I enrolled in CCNA diploma in an institution called Talent to enrich my knowledge in networking and strengthen my basis in network security. Certifications are sent upon request

Specialties & Skills

Network Security
Ethical Hacking
Penetration Testing
Cyber Security
communication skills
teamwork
critical thinking
problem solving
self-learning

Social Profiles

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Penetration Testing (Training)
Training Institute:
Information Technology Institute
Date Attended:
January 2021
Duration:
400 hours
CertiProf CSPFC (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2021
CISCO CyberOps (Training)
Training Institute:
Ministry Of Communication & Information Technology
Date Attended:
December 2020
Duration:
110 hours
CISCO IT Essentials (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2021
EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2021
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) V 11 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2021
Certified Network Defender (CND) V 2.0 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2021

Hobbies

  • Horseback Riding
  • Swimming
  • Reading
  • Soccer