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Mahmoud Rashad

Cybersecurity Engineer | SOC Analyst | Penetration

Securing networks, discovering vulnerabilities, and fortifying digital infrastructure against modern threats.

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01. About Me

SOC Analyst with a strong network security background (CCNA certified). Completed the SOC Tier 1 path and actively solve IR and blue-team challenges on CyberDefenders and TryHackMe.

Skilled in SIEM monitoring, log analysis, threat detection, and incident handling.

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> Location: Cairo, Egypt

> Phone: +20 1129266308

> Education: B.Sc. Computer Science
  Assiut University (2022–2026)

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02. Core Competencies

Offensive Security

  • Penetration Testing
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Capture The Flag (CTFs)

Defensive & Network

  • SOC Monitoring
  • Incident Handling
  • NAT, VLANs & ACLs
  • Security Protocols & Troubleshooting

Tools & Technologies

Wazuh pfSense Burp Suite Nmap Metasploit Wireshark OWASP ZAP Packet Tracer

Programming

Python PHP C++ Java JavaScript

03. Lab & Projects

Network Security Simulation

Simulated enterprise infrastructure using Packet Tracer with VLANs, ACLs, VPN, AAA, Syslog, and NTP setup.

  • VLANs/ACLs
  • VPN
  • AAA/Syslog

GreenSecurity Platform

Developed a Flask and PostgreSQL backend for cybersecurity services including vulnerability scanning, reporting, and encryption features.

  • Python/Flask
  • PostgreSQL
  • Cryptography

Wazuh & pfSense Lab

Deployed and configured Wazuh SIEM and pfSense firewall. Set up Wazuh Manager, added agents, enabled FIM, analyzed alerts, and integrated pfSense logs for centralized monitoring.

  • Wazuh SIEM
  • pfSense
  • Log Analysis

04. Certifications

Industry recognized validation of my security knowledge and practical skills.

CCNA

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Cisco

eCIR

eCIR

Netriders

TryHackMe

TryHackMe Certifications

Pre Security, SOC 1

Other Certifications & Courses: Cyber Security Training (ITI & CyberTalents), Network Security (NTI), Red Hat System Administration I, eCIR (Netriders)

05. Experience

SOC Analyst Intern

ITSolera | Jul 2025 - Sep 2025

  • Gained hands-on experience in security monitoring, SIEM operations, and network protection.
  • Learned to deploy and configure Wazuh, enable FIM, analyze security alerts, and integrate logs from pfSense.
  • Developed strong skills in log analysis, incident detection, firewall configuration, and building a mini SOC.

06. Secure Connection

I am currently open to new opportunities in the cybersecurity field. Whether you have a question, a job opening, or just want to discuss the latest zero-day, my inbox is open.

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