Hello,

I'm Neïla Damak,
a Cyber Security Analyst
and an IT Engineer Graduate.

Neïla Damak
Cyber Security Analyst

Education

Higher School of Communication of Tunis (Sup'Com)

ICT Engineer

January 2023

Experience

Fugro

February 2023 - Now

Cyber Security Analyst

  • Performed threat modelling and application reviews for internal projects to identify security gaps as well as recommend remediation strategies.
  • Led the implementation of 40% of CIS hardening projects in the region, strengthening the organization's security posture
  • Executed incident response activities using MS Defender and CrowdStrike, investigating, containing, and remediating security breaches to minimize downtime and data loss. (SOC Tier 2)
  • Managed and contributed to DevSecOps services, collaborating with software development teams in the company to embed security best practices in their software.
  • Contributed the company’s vulnerability management initiatives, including vulnerability assessment, mitigation, and delivering comprehensive reports to stakeholders.

February 2023 - Now

Forescout

April 2022 - October 2022

Threat Intelligence Intern

  • Contributed to the development of the VedereLabs Threat Feed Service, enabling users to retrieve over 100 daily Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) related to IoT, IoMT, and OT security.
  • Designed and implemented API endpoints for efficient retrieval of IoCs, enhancing accessibility and integration of threat intelligence data.
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of threat data by mapping Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) from the MITRE ATT&CK framework to the IoCs, and thus improving the relevance and utility of threat intelligence for end users.

April 2022 - October 2022

ELYADATA

July 2021 - September 2021

Threat Intelligence Intern

  • Designed and implemented an automated system to extract data from Libyan passport images using advanced machine learning techniques.
  • Executed comprehensive research on various GAN-based methodologies for data augmentation and evaluated their applicability and performance.
  • Leveraged Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Networks (DCGANs) to generate synthetic images of Libyan passports.

April 2022 - October 2022

YobiTrust

July 2020 - September 2020

Frontend Developer

Designed and implemented a user interface in ,React Native for a cognitive assessment tool aimed at identifying early signs of dementia. The app guides users through a series of 12 mini-tests, providing a final score that helps assess the user's risk of dementia.

April 2022 - October 2022

Projects

Movie Recommendation System

February 2021 - May 2021

Developed a Movie Recommendation System using Python, leveraging the MovieLens dataset, Collaborative Filtering, and the Apriori Algorithm to provide personalized movie suggestions through machine learning techniques.

February 2021 - May 2021

Job Finder App

November 2020 - February 2021

Developed the user interface of a job search application using Flutter, enabling users to seamlessly browse and find job opportunities in the IT and Design sectors.

November 2020 -February 2021

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & ACTIVITIES

Young Fugro

November 2023 - Now

Vice Chair

Organized and managed a variety of events, from social gatherings to educational events, while overseeing marketing strategies and content creation for the Young Fugro Network to drive engagement and attendance.

November 2023 - Now

IEEE Computer Society - Sup'Com Student Branch

Co-founder & Chairwoman

February 2020 - March 2021

Launched the chapter that focuses on software engineering disciplines and activities. It currently has over 30 members.

February 2020 - March 2021

Certificates

Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate

2022 - 2025

The Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification validates foundational knowledge and skills in cybersecurity operations. It focuses on core concepts such as threat intelligence, incident response, security monitoring, and intrusion analysis using security information and event management (SIEM) tools.

November 2023 - Now

CompTIA Security+

ongoing

The CompTIA Security+ certification is a globally recognized credential that validates foundational skills in cybersecurity. It covers essential topics such as risk management, network security, incident response, identity and access management, and compliance

Ongoing

(ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity

July 2023

The (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity certification is a credential that demonstrates foundational knowledge in key cybersecurity principles. It covers essential topics such as security concepts, access control, network security, incident response, and risk management.

July 2023

Certified NIST CSF v2.0

November 2024

The Certified NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) v2.0 certification is provided by Ampcus Cyber. It validates a professional's expertise in applying the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to enhance organizational security. It demonstrates proficiency in implementing the framework's core functions (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover) to manage cybersecurity risks effectively.

November 2024

ITIL 4 Foundation in IT Service Management

April 2024 - April 2027

The ITIL 4 Foundation in IT Service Management certification provides a comprehensive introduction to the ITIL framework, focusing on modern IT service management practices. It covers key concepts such as the service value system (SVS), guiding principles, and ITIL practices. It enables professionals to align IT services with business goals.

April 2024 - April 2027

Toolkit

Programming Languages

Javascript

Java

Python

C/C++

CSS

HTML

Tools

MS Defender

CrowdStrike Falcon

LogScale

Docker

Threat Dragon

Wireshark

Volatility

FastAPI

ElasticSearch

Languages

Arabic

Native

French

Proficient

English

Proficient

Dutch

B1 Level

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