Mustafa Majdalawi

During my time at Zarqa University, where I studied Cybersecurity from 2022 to 2025, I discovered my passion for defending systems and understanding how attacks really work. My studies gave me a strong foundation in network security, digital forensics, and ethical hacking, but what made my university experience special was how practical it was. I loved spending time in the labs, testing tools like Splunk, Wireshark, and Metasploit, and working on simulations that felt like real-world challenges. I also co-founded the IEEE Zarqa University Student Branch and served as Head of HR, where I helped organize events such as ZUCTF and IEEE Day. Those experiences taught me how to work with people, lead a team, and share knowledge with others who were just as passionate about cybersecurity. One of the projects I’m most proud of is SecureTheSystem, a training platform that simulates cyberattacks and defenses. Building it helped me connect everything I was learning into something tangible and useful. My university years were full of growth, curiosity, and hands-on learning. They shaped me not only as a cybersecurity professional but also as someone who values teamwork, persistence, and continuous improvement.