Ali Abutaleb

Ali Abutaleb

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Soc Lead Gulf Bank

  • Education

    • AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF KUWAIT

      2008 - 2013
      Bachelor's degree Computer Science
  • Experience

    • Warba Bank

      Sept 2014 - Jan 2025

      Lead a team of security professionals, and analyze the results of vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to determine the severity of identified vulnerabilities and their potential impact on the organization's systems and data. Prioritize vulnerabilities based on factors such as exploitability, potential business impact, and likelihood of occurrence. This prioritization helps the organization focus its resources on addressing the most critical security risks first.Collaborates with IT teams and stakeholders to develop and implement remediation plans for mitigating identified vulnerabilities. Provide guidance on best practices for patching systems, updating software, and system hardening to minimize the risk of exploitation. Continuous review and refine the organization's VAPT processes to adapt to emerging threats and evolving technologies, maintaining a proactive stance against cyber threats. Show less Ensuring the security of web, mobile, network, and system infrastructures. By simulating real-world cyberattacks, organizations can identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses. Various tools and techniques being used to probe for vulnerabilities and exploits (OWASP top 10). The results of these tests provide valuable insights for strengthening security measures, patching vulnerabilities, and enhancing overall cybersecurity posture. Regular penetration testing is a strategy to mitigate the risks of data breaches and unauthorized access. Show less

      • Senior Manager Cyber Security Assessment Unit

        Oct 2021 - Jan 2025
      • Penetration Tester

        Feb 2019 - Oct 2021
      • Programmer

        Sept 2014 - Feb 2019
    • PAAET

      Jan 2021 - May 2021
      Technical Trainer

      Teaching Database course "My SQL"

    • Gulf Bank

      Jan 2025 - now
      Senior Manager Soc Lead

      Threat detection, incident response, Security monitoring

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ali Abutaleb
      Kuwait Hackathon NCSC Oct 2023 3rd Place Award
    • Awarded to Ali Abutaleb
      The 2nd Gulf Conference for Cyber Security Challenges KAIS Mar 2023 This conference will contain most important innovations and technologies in cybersecurity area, it will be highlighted by hosting international lecturers in addition to the distinguished and diverse conference activities.
    • Awarded to Ali Abutaleb
      Smart Home and IOT WorkShop ksekwt Jul 2022 Creating interconnected ecosystems for seamless automation and control
    • Awarded to Ali Abutaleb
      Diraya - KNPC Cyber Security Awareness Session - Cyber Security Awareness sessions to fortify personal, corporate, and banking accounts against digital threats, ensuring the safety of sensitive information and financial assets