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AYESHA AL HAMMADI

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Cybersecurity professional with expertise in threat detection, incident response, and network security. Proficient in leveraging tools such as Wireshark, Metasploit, and Splunk for vulnerability assessment and log analysis. Skilled in identity and access management, cloud security, and compliance with standards like ISO 27001 and NIST. Adept at delivering presentations, participating in conferences, and fostering cybersecurity awareness through effective communication. Committed to implementing robust security measures to mitigate risks and safeguard enterprise systems.

Adaptable and flexible team player with strong time management and organisational skills. Quick learner confident in meeting tight deadlines in fast-paced environments. Takes own initiative to complete tasks and identify process improvements.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Internship trainer

ADNOC
Abu Dhabi
01.2025 - 03.2025

Developed a strong understanding of cybersecurity operations, including vulnerability and patch management using Tenable and Ivanti to identify and mitigate security risks. Gained insights into identity and access management (IAM) with SailPoint IAM, focusing on role-based access control (RBAC), provisioning, de-provisioning, and user access reviews.

Explored Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), specifically Microsoft Sentinel, to analyze logs, detect threats, and support incident response. Acquired knowledge in threat intelligence and phishing detection, leveraging Proofpoint Security and VirusTotal for analyzing Indicators of Compromise (IoCs).

Additionally, studied SOC automation, using playbooks for automated incident response, and brand protection strategies to monitor phishing attempts, impersonation, and malicious domains. Developed an awareness of enterprise security governance and compliance policies to support organizational cybersecurity frameworks.

Beyond technical skills, this experience significantly strengthened my communication and teamwork abilities. Engaging with cybersecurity professionals in a fast-paced environment enhanced my ability to collaborate effectively, present findings, and articulate complex security concepts clearly. Working in a structured, high-security setting provided valuable exposure to professionalism, corporate culture, and real-world cybersecurity challenges.

Internship trainer

Ministry of Economy And Trade
Abu Dhabi
01.2020 - 02.2020
  • Reviewed evidence and prepared advice to maximize case success
  • Reviewed legal documents for accuracy and compliance
  • Organized the history of the cases
  • Complex resource management
  • Project Management
  • Department management
  • Staff supervision
  • Recruiting and interviewing

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Information Security Engineering Technology- Network and Cybersecurity Engineering

Abu Dhabi Polytechinc
Abu Dhabi
07.2020 - 03.2025

High school diploma - undefined

Subsidiary Diploma, Media
01.2017 - 01.2020

Skills


  • Public Speaking & Communication: Confident in delivering presentations, participating in conferences, and engaging in networking events
  • Cybersecurity Awareness: Strong understanding of emerging cybersecurity threats, risk mitigation, and best security practices
  • Incident Response & Threat Detection: Ability to analyze and manage security incidents, conduct forensic investigations, and respond to threats effectively
  • Security Tools & Penetration Testing: Experience with tools like Wireshark, Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, Proofpoint Security, VirusTotal for analysis and vulnerability assessment
  • Network Security & Defense: Knowledge of firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto), IDS/IPS, VPNs (IPSec, SSL/TLS), and network segmentation
  • SIEM & Log Analysis: Familiar with SIEM solutions (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk) for log correlation, security event monitoring, and alert management
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM): Understanding of SailPoint IAM, Active Directory (AD), role-based access control (RBAC), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Cloud & Enterprise Security: Basic knowledge of AWS, Azure, Google Cloud security, and cloud access control mechanisms
  • Compliance & Governance: Awareness of ISO 27001, NIST, and UAE cybersecurity regulations for ensuring security best practices in enterprises

Custom

  • Participated in Adpoly summer '23 - cybersecurity council.
  • Participated in Cybersecurity event - ACTIVET.
  • Adpoly summer '23 cybersecurity bot camp - ethical hacking & penetration testing bot camping training.
  • 2nd place Emirates Skills Competition - 2019.
  • CompTIA certificate in Server +.
  • CompTIA certificate in Linux +.
  • CompTIA certificate in Project +.
  • CompTIA certificate in Cloud +.
  • CompTIA certificate in Network +.

Timeline

Internship trainer

ADNOC
01.2025 - 03.2025

Bachelor's Degree - Information Security Engineering Technology- Network and Cybersecurity Engineering

Abu Dhabi Polytechinc
07.2020 - 03.2025

Internship trainer

Ministry of Economy And Trade
01.2020 - 02.2020

High school diploma - undefined

Subsidiary Diploma, Media
01.2017 - 01.2020
AYESHA AL HAMMADI