Alaa Alnasser

About Alaa Alnasser

Hello, I am Alaa, or you can call me Alex. I am a results-driven cybersecurity…

Experience

1. Information Security Engineer

   Whitedog Cyber

   Apr 2024 — Present · Santa Clara, CA, US

   At WhiteDogCyber, I specialize in safeguarding organizations by actively monitoring and responding to security threats across on-premises and cloud infrastructure. My work revolves around analyzing logs, leveraging advanced endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR) technologies, and coordinating incident response efforts to protect critical systems and data.Key contributions include:1. Monitoring and analyzing security events from tools like SIEMs, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and system logs, enabling a 20% reduction in response time to potential threats.2. Conducting in-depth forensic investigations of security incidents and collaborating with stakeholders to effectively mitigate risks.3. Managing and fine-tuning security tools and controls to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of customer systems.4. Delivering detailed security reports and actionable insights to management and stakeholders, enhancing their understanding of the security landscape and guiding informed decisions.I thrive on solving complex cybersecurity challenges and advising clients on strategies to strengthen their defenses. My expertise extends to Email Security Gateways, DNS Security solutions, and implementing preventive, detective, and corrective controls.

Education

• Yarmouk University

  Bachelor of Science - BS

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Master of Science - MS