Mahmoud Hassan Elsaied

Instructor At UdemyFreelance / Project

• Job Details:Delivered comprehensive cybersecurity training, focusing on Cyber Kill Chain phases for system breaches, with emphasis on threat anticipation, detection, and defense strategies. . Applied PCAP analysis on Wireshark to train 206 students in network traffic interpretation and attack stage identification, achieving a 4.6-star rating.

SOC Analyst InternInternship

• Job Details:Monitored network activities using SIEM tools such as Splunk and IBM QRadar; identified potential indicators of compromise (IOCs) through detailed log analysis. Performed basic vulnerability assessments using Nessus, OpenVAS, and Nmap; documented findings and reported critical security weaknesses to system administrators. Investigated 20+ security incidents (including brute-force attacks and lateral movement) using IBM QRadar, reducing false positives by 30% through custom rule tuning and optimization. Developed 10+ custom detection rules to identify emerging threats, enhancing SOC monitoring capabilities. Assisted in triaging security alerts and prioritizing incidents based on severity and business impact, following the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Assisted in the implementation and operation of SOAR platforms to automate repetitive security tasks, streamline incident response workflows, and improve response time to security events.