Mohamed Adel

Implemented comprehensive Information Security policies and standards aligned with industry best practices. Specialized in Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), secure SDLC, and DevSecOps. Enhanced protection of sensitive information through rigorous risk analysis, threat assessments, and effective controls. Managed Business Continuity Planning, addressing outsourcing risks and maintaining a risk register. Evaluated and integrated new technologies and countermeasures to ensure robust protection of information assets.

● Architected and deployed a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) based on DoD and NIST 800-207 frameworks, enhancing the organization's security posture by 40% through improved access controls and continuous monitoring.

● Ensured alignment with industry best practices by developing and enforcing Information Security policies and standards, achieving a 100% compliance rate during audits.

● Achieved robust application and code security throughout the development process by integrating secure SDLC practices and DevSecOps methodologies, reducing security vulnerabilities by 35%.

● Conducted over 50 risk analyses and threat assessments, implementing controls that protected sensitive information and reduced potential security breaches by 25%.

● Oversaw Business Continuity Management (BCM) processes, ensuring organizational resilience through Disaster Recovery (DR) protocols, achieving a recovery time objective (RTO) of less than 4 hours.

● Led the development and implementation of a comprehensive cybersecurity incident response strategy, reducing response times by 50% and minimizing potential damage from incidents.

● Elevated employee security knowledge through training and awareness programs, resulting in a 60% increase in reported phishing attempts and a 30% decrease in security incidents caused by human error.

Bolstered cybersecurity measures by implementing internet security refreshments. Maintained system resilience by administering network infrastructure security topology upgrades. Ensured clear documentation of project activities for consistent management practices. Avoided technical jargon for clarity by communicating project updates to stakeholders.

● Directed ZTA implementation, significantly enhancing the organization's security posture and resilience.

● Facilitated a secure and diverse technological environment by maintaining multi-vendor systems.

● Led setup and installation initiatives by managing full network infrastructure projects across 18 branches and 8 sites.

● Enhanced communication capabilities by directing continuous upgrades of Cisco CUCM VOIP systems to version 14.

Analysed workflow and security demands to design and optimise router administration and routing protocols by collaborating with users to identify network requirements. Enhanced network performance by addressing issues related to availability, utilisation, and latency, selecting & configuring equipment to elevate throughput and goodput. Enforced network access and security measures by documenting protocols to safeguard network integrity. Bolstered network understanding and utilisation by designing comprehensive training for users. Liaised with vendors to assess and integrate network enhancements, whilst continuously testing new solutions to advance network functionality.

● Achieved a network availability rate of 99% by ensuring consistent and reliable access for all users.

● Modernised network infrastructure to meet current and future demands by spearheading a technology refresh plan.

● Protected sensitive data and systems by upholding IT environment security in alignment with industry standards.

● Ensured all network-related information communicated accurately by maintaining high standards of documentation.

● Provided detailed network requirement forecasts and monitored expenditures to align with financial objectives by administering budget planning activities.