Faisal Esam Abul, Director

Faisal Esam Abul

Director

Oryx Holding

Lieu
Koweït - Hawali
Éducation
Diplôme supérieur, Business Administration
Expérience
10 years, 2 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :10 years, 2 Mois

Director à Oryx Holding
  • Koweït - Al Koweït
  • Je travaille ici depuis février 2020

Identify business opportunities and secure investments that promote the financial interests of an organization, performing thorough due diligence on each. The role extends to evaluating technology architecture, reviewing technology stacks, conducting source code reviews, and threat modeling to assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks.

Lead projects from requirements definition to delivery, defining timelines, scopes, and budget estimates while developing project implementation plans that include risk mitigation. Additionally, build and develop project teams, providing clear objectives, direction, and motivation to ensure maximum performance.

Secretary General of the Board of Directors à Kuwait Esports Club
  • Koweït - Al Koweït
  • juin 2020 à mai 2024

Develop and support esports at all levels and sites, including organizing national championships, competitions, and cups. Develop norms, requirements, conditions, and procedures for awarding ranks and titles in esports. Enhance international esports relations, ensuring the participation of national teams in international competitions. Organize and support the broadcasting and distribution of esports activities across all media channels. Handle board meetings, executive office meetings, and the general assembly of the club. Additionally, perform other administrative related functions as needed.

Information Security Compliance Officer à Kuwait International Bank
  • Koweït - Al Koweït
  • octobre 2017 à février 2020

Assist in enhancing the Bank’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) to comply with ISO27001 standards, investigating security incidents to identify root causes and corrective actions. Conduct information security awareness sessions for new joiners and develop security metrics in accordance with ISO27004. Create awareness materials, including bulletins and posters, to promote security awareness among employees and liaise with team members to identify and mitigate internal and external security vulnerabilities. Monitor compliance with information security policies, conduct social engineering campaigns, and review security administrators’ activities for discrepancies. Actively participate in the Bank's Business Recovery and Contingency Planning and coordinate with audits to maintain the audit observations register. Additionally, perform risk assessments based on the Bank’s methodology and participate in designing new systems to ensure efficient and secure ISMS integration.

Jr. Application Security Officer à Kuwait International Bank
  • Koweït - Al Koweït
  • mars 2015 à octobre 2017

Monitor and set access control for systems within the bank, ensuring that employees can access only the transactions, screens, and functions relevant to their job responsibilities. Identify instances of inappropriate access, automate user provisioning, and help develop the access control policy while overseeing administrator tasks and assigning permissions. Conduct annual and quarterly system audits to ensure all components, including software and network environments, adhere to standards. Address information security issues promptly, providing technical support to resolve security-related problems and conducting security checks at random workstations to identify vulnerabilities. Advise system users on security features, track user activities, and monitor application logs for any security breaches or policy violations, initiating corrective actions as needed. Implement security protocols across the network, document access authorizations, assess data security risks, and collaborate with the IT team to mitigate these risks. Investigate security incidents, assist in planning responses, and carry out disciplinary actions when necessary. The role involves participating in management discussions to review access permissions and collaborating with auditors to ensure compliance with security standards.

Jr. Programmer à Kuwait International Bank
  • Koweït - Al Koweït
  • avril 2014 à mars 2015

Developed performance reports for business users to aid in decision-making and provided comprehensive system user manuals. Designed SharePoint forms using InfoPath Designer, enhancing business processes. The role involved extensive troubleshooting and debugging of programs and applications, significantly improving functionality. Held discussions with users to understand their requirements, assisted in creating application code, and ensured applications performed as expected. Additionally, contributed to building and maintaining technical infrastructure and resolved technical issues.

Éducation

Diplôme supérieur, Business Administration
  • à University Of Montreal – Hec Montreal
  • juin 2023

The program is a collaborative international offering from HEC Montréal and AUM, adhering to standard admission and graduation criteria. It introduces participants to key business challenges including globalization, competitiveness, innovation, and technology. It covers a range of management tools across various disciplines like marketing, finance, human resources, operations, information systems, management, decision making, accounting, and economics. The curriculum employs innovative teaching methods that blend theory with practice through case studies, team projects, simulations, and other interactive activities. Students have the flexibility to tailor their learning experience with optional courses. The program is delivered in a blended format, combining online and in-person courses, facilitating a balance among academic, professional, and personal commitments.

Master, Business Administration
  • à American University Of The Middle East
  • juin 2023

This program aims to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset among students, enabling them to identify, assess, and act on business opportunities. It emphasizes the importance of a multicultural and global perspective for informed decision-making in international business environments. A strong focus is placed on ethics and corporate social responsibility, preparing students to uphold ethical standards in management practices. Leadership and teamwork are core to the curriculum, with students expected to demonstrate advanced skills in business leadership. Critical thinking is another cornerstone, equipping students to tackle complex business issues effectively. The program also provides advanced business knowledge across various areas such as management, accounting, finance, and marketing.

Baccalauréat, Computer Science
  • à Gulf University For Science And Technology
  • septembre 2013

The program is designed to foster innovative thinking, encouraging students to develop groundbreaking software solutions and efficient systems. It promotes a thorough understanding of global technology trends and the ethical implications of digital advancements, empowering students to make responsible decisions in diverse technological arenas. A significant emphasis is placed on collaborative projects and team-oriented tasks, preparing students to lead development teams and manage complex projects in a variety of settings. The curriculum also sharpens analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling students to address and solve technological challenges with strategic and logical approaches.

Specialties & Skills

Risk Management
Compliance
Leadership
Project Management
Information Security
Information Security Management
Project Management
Governance and Compliance
Risk Management
Business Administration
Operations Management
Leadership & Management

Langues

Arabe
Expert
Anglais
Expert

Adhésions

GIAC
  • Member
  • January 2024
ISC2
  • Member
  • January 2018
ISACA
  • Professional Member
  • February 2024

Formation et Diplômes

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
March 2024
Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP) (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
February 2024
LDR514: Security Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (Formation)
Institut de formation:
SANS
Date de la formation:
November 2023
Durée:
36 heures
Project Management Professional (PMP) (Formation)
Institut de formation:
GUST PACE
Date de la formation:
October 2023
Durée:
39 heures
Incident Response And Threat Hunting Workshop (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Bitdefender LTD
Date de la formation:
October 2019
Durée:
6 heures
Principles of Project Management (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Institute of Banking Studies
Date de la formation:
September 2019
Durée:
18 heures
Emotional Intelligence (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Institute of Banking Studies
Date de la formation:
September 2019
Durée:
12 heures
COBIT Foundation (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Date de la formation:
September 2019
Durée:
24 heures
Information Security Audit (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Date de la formation:
September 2019
Durée:
24 heures
ISO 22301 Foundation (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Date de la formation:
September 2019
Durée:
8 heures
ISO27001 Foundation and Practitioner (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Date de la formation:
September 2019
Durée:
40 heures
Advanced Penetration Tester (APT) (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Date de la formation:
August 2019
Durée:
48 heures
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Date de la formation:
August 2019
Durée:
64 heures
Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Date de la formation:
August 2019
Durée:
24 heures
Certified Incident Handler (CIH) (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Date de la formation:
August 2019
Durée:
40 heures
Cyber Secure Coder (CSC) (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Date de la formation:
July 2019
Durée:
24 heures
Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Date de la formation:
July 2019
Durée:
40 heures
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Date de la formation:
July 2019
Durée:
72 heures
Cybersec First Responder (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Date de la formation:
June 2019
Durée:
40 heures
Linux+ (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Date de la formation:
June 2019
Durée:
40 heures
Security+ (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Date de la formation:
June 2019
Durée:
40 heures
CWNA (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Date de la formation:
June 2019
Durée:
40 heures
Python (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Date de la formation:
April 2019
Durée:
40 heures
SQL (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Date de la formation:
April 2019
Durée:
16 heures
Cloud Basics (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Date de la formation:
April 2019
Durée:
16 heures
Windows Administration (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Date de la formation:
April 2019
Durée:
48 heures
Network+ (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Date de la formation:
April 2019
Durée:
40 heures
Cybersecurity Leadership Programme (Formation)
Institut de formation:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Date de la formation:
April 2019
Time, Self-Management and Goals Setting (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Ernst & Young
Date de la formation:
November 2018
Durée:
16 heures
Social Engineering and the Art of Human Penetration (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Institute of Banking Studies
Date de la formation:
May 2018
Durée:
12 heures
Cyber & IT Security In Banks (Formation)
Institut de formation:
Union of Arab Banks
Date de la formation:
November 2016
Durée:
27 heures
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 Administration (Formation)
Institut de formation:
InfoCenter
Date de la formation:
April 2016
Durée:
15 heures
Crystal Reports (Introduction & Advanced) (Formation)
Institut de formation:
InfoCenter
Date de la formation:
June 2014
Durée:
15 heures
GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT) (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
January 2024
Valide jusqu'à:
January 2028
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
October 2019
Valide jusqu'à:
October 2022
COBIT 5 Foundation (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
September 2019
Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
September 2019
Valide jusqu'à:
September 2022
Cyber Secure Coder (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
September 2019
Valide jusqu'à:
September 2022
ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
September 2019
CertNexus CyberSec First Responder® Exam CFR-310 (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
August 2019
Valide jusqu'à:
August 2022
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
August 2019
Valide jusqu'à:
August 2022
CompTIA Network+ (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
July 2019
Valide jusqu'à:
July 2022
CompTIA Security+ (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
July 2019
Valide jusqu'à:
July 2022
CompTIA Cloud Essentials (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
May 2019
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
January 2018
Valide jusqu'à:
February 2027
Business English Certificate Vantage (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
March 2017
Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
April 2016
Max Skills logo Leaders of the Future (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
April 2013
CCNA Exploration: Network Fundamentals (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
March 2013

Loisirs

  • Gaming
  • Drone Photography
  • Reading
  • Fishing
  • Horseback Riding