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Mohamed A.

Cybersecurity GRC Consultant | PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001 & NIST

I’m a Top Rated Cybersecurity & GRC Consultant with over 10 years of experience in banking, financial services and enterprise security. I help businesses strengthen their cybersecurity, manage risks, meet compliance requirements and prepare for security audits. My experience includes PCI DSS programs for major financial institutions in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt, as well as security architecture reviews, risk assessments and technical security projects. How I can help: * Compliance & Audit Readiness: PCI DSS v4.0.1, SOC 2 Type I & II, ISO 27001:2022, NIST CSF, SAMA CSF and NCA ECC. * GRC & Risk Management: Gap assessments, security policies, risk registers, control mapping, vendor risk assessments and audit evidence preparation. * Technical Security: Vulnerability assessments, firewall and network security reviews, penetration testing support, system hardening, MFA and access control. * Security Operations: Incident response readiness, security monitoring reviews and remediation planning. * Training & Documentation: Security awareness, cybersecurity training, technical documentation and executive reporting. I’m certified in ISO 27001 Lead Auditing and Implementation, GIAC GCIA, GCIH, CEH, CHFI, CompTIA Security+ and CCNA. I also hold a Master’s degree in Communication and Electronic Engineering. I focus on practical solutions, clear communication and delivering work that clients can actually use. If you need help with a cybersecurity assessment, compliance project or security improvement initiative, I’d be happy to discuss your requirements.

🇪🇬Cairo, Egypt$20/hr100% JSS5.00 (4)Since Nov 2012

Earnings and projects

MRR
$33

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#157,746 / 412k
🇪🇬Country#2,361 / 6,384
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $198

Total earnings
$3.7k

Billed in all: $3.8k

World#281,212 / 412k
🇪🇬Country#4,002 / 6,384
Per project
$458

$99 in the last 6 months

World#190,849 / 412k
🇪🇬Country#2,454 / 6,384
Projects, last 6 months
2
50% fixed50% hourly
World#88,918 / 412k
🇪🇬Country#1,221 / 6,384
Projects in all
8

Across 9 contracts

67% fixed33% hourly
World#223,560 / 412k
🇪🇬Country#3,526 / 6,384

Earnings, last 30 days

$3.8kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$3,700$3,750$3,800$3,850Oct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 35% in Penetration Testing

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