George Abou-Samra

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ABOUT GEORGE ABOU-SAMRA

I help organizations protect what matters most by building and leading modern security programs powered by the Microsoft security ecosystem. As a Cybersecurity Practice Lead, I work with clients across industries to design and implement strategies that defend against today’s advanced cyber threats and prepare for tomorrow’s. I also play a key role in sales and business development, collaborating with sales teams to articulate solution value, drive engagements, and help clients make informed investment decisions.With deep technical expertise and a strategic mindset, I translate security complexity into clear, actionable roadmaps. My focus spans the full Microsoft security stack, including- Microsoft Defender XDR Suite: Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, and Defender for Cloud- Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM & SOAR) for monitoring, detection, investigation, and response- Microsoft Entra ID for identity protection, Conditional Access, MFA, and governance- Microsoft Purview for data protection, insider risk, compliance, and eDiscovery.I lead a 24/7/365 Security Operations Center (SOC), guiding analysts in proactive threat hunting, incident response, and continuous monitoring. I partner with C-level executives, IT teams, and stakeholders to align security initiatives with business goals.Over the years, I’ve- Led multi-phase security transformation projects for enterprise and mid-market clients- Built repeatable frameworks for SOC onboarding, gap remediation, and Microsoft technology adoption- Mentored high-performing security teams, fostering technical growth and client excellence- Supported sales efforts by delivering demos, providing expertise, and helping clients understand the value and ROI of Microsoft security solutions.Microsoft Certification Transcript:https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/users/georgeabousamra-0626/transcript/d9kz4u28e9z681r?source=docs