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Ahmed Awad (NullC0d3)
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Ahmed Awad (NullC0d3)

Ahmed Awad (NullC0d3)

Cybersecurity Strategist \u00b7 Threat Intelligence Researcher \u00b7 AI Attribution Specialist \u00b7 CISSP \u00b7 Author

English (C1) \u00b7 Arabic (Native)

Professional Summary

Cybersecurity Strategist, Threat Intelligence Researcher, and AI Attribution Specialist with 20+ years of experience leading intelligence-driven cybersecurity operations across government and enterprise environments. Specialized in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), advanced threat hunting, digital investigations, OSINT, malware analysis, and AI-powered digital identity attribution. Creator of the AnubisX Attribution Framework, a behavioral AI methodology for attributing anonymous digital identities. Author of multiple cybersecurity books and contributor to Cyber Defense Magazine.

Experience

Senior Cyber Threat Analyst

Government Entity (Confidential)

2015 – Present
  • \u2022Security event monitoring using SIEM and advanced threat hunting operations
  • \u2022Incident response coordination and escalation management
  • \u2022Malware analysis and forensic reporting
  • \u2022Threat intelligence extraction and IOC/IOA analysis
  • \u2022Mentoring junior analysts and leading CIRT/SOC response efforts

Technical Instructor

Freelance / Professional Training

2014 – 2017
  • \u2022Delivered professional training in CCNA, CCNA Security, MCITP, OSINT, C#, and Python
  • \u2022Developed hands-on labs and training materials for cybersecurity fundamentals

Cyber Threat Analyst

Government Entity (Confidential)

2012 – 2015
  • \u2022Detailed forensic analysis and reporting on packet captures, file systems, and logs
  • \u2022Malware functionality analysis and indicator extraction
  • \u2022DFIR and threat intelligence conduit operations
  • \u2022Threat hunting and incident response leadership

Senior Security Engineer – MENA

VFS Global

2006 – 2012
  • \u2022Managed security infrastructure for 8 diplomatic missions across Europe
  • \u2022Secret-level security clearance while supporting embassy operations
  • \u2022Network management, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and security device administration
  • \u2022Security operations and service management for government clients

IT Engineer

Etimad Private Limited

2002 – 2006
  • \u2022IT infrastructure consulting and technical team supervision
  • \u2022Data network and VoIP infrastructure deployment
  • \u2022IT department design for multiple organizations

Certifications

  • \u2022ISC2 CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  • \u2022Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
  • \u2022Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
  • \u2022Security Blue Team Analyst
  • \u2022Python for Security Professionals
  • \u2022CCNA Security
  • \u2022Security+
  • \u2022Network+
  • \u2022MCITP

Skills

Cyber Threat IntelligenceThreat HuntingOSINT (VT, Shodan, Maltego, Censys, Splunk)SIEM, IDS/IPS, HIDS/HIPS, SOARMalware AnalysisPenetration TestingDigital ForensicsPython, C#Security Risk ManagementData Mining & Visualization

Professional Activities

2023

Cybersecurity & ISO/IEC 27001 Advisory

Qatar National Cyber Security Agency

2022

Accredited Digital Investigator

Emirates Red Crescent Authority

2020

Speaker

Saudi Cybersecurity Hackathon

Key Achievements

  • \u2022Supported multiple cybercrime and fraud investigations through advanced OSINT and digital intelligence collection
  • \u2022Conducted threat actor tracking and attribution activities across Egypt and international jurisdictions
  • \u2022Produced intelligence reports and threat assessments used by security leadership and operational teams
  • \u2022Identified and analyzed malicious infrastructure, IOCs, and adversary tactics associated with active threat campaigns
  • \u2022Contributed to proactive threat hunting operations resulting in early detection of malicious activity