Karim B.

Information Security Specialist with a strategic view of cyber risk. I help organizations secure critical infrastructure, strengthen their digital processes, and align technical security operations with demanding regulatory and compliance requirements. My core areas of expertise include: Audit & Governance: Leading compliance and security audits based on national cybersecurity directives and international standards such as DGSSI, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and SWIFT CSP. Defense Strategy: Deploying and managing advanced detection and protection solutions, including XDR, SIEM, WAF, and next-generation firewalls. DevSecOps Transformation: Integrating security into the application lifecycle to combine agility, resilience, and secure delivery. Technical Leadership: Leading SOC and penetration testing teams, supporting incident response, and transferring knowledge to strengthen internal cybersecurity maturity. Certifications: GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) EC-Council Certified Instructor PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) PECB Certified Lead SCADA Security Manager Winner of a SANS NetWars Tournament in Orlando, Florida, 2018.