Abdullah AlSharif

Cybersecurity Manager @ Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض

About

A Threat Detection Lead with a Master's Degree in Cybersecurity. My work covers areas like threat hunting, incident response, digital forensics, and security operations center. I like to learn about and use new technology and products in my work that would increase the level of productivity and enhance the posture of the organization security. I firmly believe that building a secure organization goes beyond relying solely on technology to protect against adversaries. It is a holistic approach that involves placing trust in your people, empowering them through education, and continuously enhancing organization’s internal processes. While technology plays a vital role, it is important to recognize that human factors and awareness are equally crucial in maintaining robust security.

Country

Saudi Arabia

City

Riyadh

Industry

Computer & Network Security

Skill

DFIR, Security Operations Center, Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), Risk Management, IT Management, Networking, Computer Science, Security, Vulnerability Assessment, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Security Operations, Information Security, Penetration Testing, Network Administration, Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Linux, C++

Experience

Cybersecurity Manager

Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض

2025-2 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Thread Detection Lead

National Cybersecurity Authority

2019-1 - 2025-2 · 6 yrs 2 mos

Saudi Arabia

A dynamic and determined Cybersecurity professional currently spearheading operations as Threat Detection Lead, I specialize in the detection of advanced cyber attacks. My focus extends beyond the virtual horizon, as I manage and mentor a robust team of cybersecurity experts in their pursuit of protecting the critical infrastructure. As a Shift Leader, I manage day-to-day operations, ensuring my team maintains their sharp focus on their tasks, while simultaneously adhering to KPIs. Striving for excellence in everything we do, I ensure the quality of our work remains uncompromised, as I believe it's the details that make the difference between good security and the best security.

SOC Analyst

Innovative Solutions SA

2017-9 - 2018-12 · 1 yr 4 mos

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

• Hands on SIEM Solution, monitoring, deploying and integrating different systems with SIEM • Administration of Carbon Black Protection, and Incident Response Solutions • Capable of deploying Incident Response Solution • Conduct network vulnerability assessments using tools to evaluate attack vectors, identify system vulnerabilities and develop remediation plans and security procedures • Investigate potential or actual security violations or incidents in an effort to identify issues and areas that require new security measures or policy changes • Investigate, document, and report on information security issues and emerging trends • Accountable for working in a 24x7 Security Operation Center (SOC) environment • Provide analysis and trending of security log data from client infrastructure • Provide Incident Response (IR) support when analysis confirms actionable incident • Participate and share information with other analysts and other teams