Maram Al Shakrah
About Maram Al Shakrah
Maram Al Shakrah is a Cybersecurity GRC Specialist with extensive experience in cybersecurity compliance and training. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University and possesses several professional certifications.
Current Role in Cybersecurity
Maram Al Shakrah currently serves as a Cybersecurity GRC Specialist at a confidential organization, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she provides cybersecurity legal consultation and plays a key role in creating and delivering cybersecurity awareness training. Her responsibilities also include conducting risk assessments for new projects, services, products, and significant changes to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to her current role, Maram worked as a Cybersecurity GRC Specialist at a different confidential organization from 2021 to 2022. She also gained experience as a Cybersecurity Specialist at SPL|سُبل for three months in 2021. Additionally, she served as a CyberPro+ Trainee at the National Cybersecurity Authority in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2020 to 2021, where she completed a five-month training program.
Educational Background
Maram Al Shakrah earned her Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University. This educational foundation has equipped her with the technical knowledge necessary for her career in cybersecurity.
Certifications and Specializations
Maram holds several professional certifications that enhance her expertise in cybersecurity. These include CISA, GSNA, GCCC, PenTest+, Security+, and Network+. Her qualifications support her ability to develop cybersecurity policies, guidelines, and procedures, ensuring the implementation of best security practices.
Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge
Maram is knowledgeable about both international and local cybersecurity regulations and standards, including ISO27001, GDPR, and NIST. She ensures organizational compliance with the National Cybersecurity Authority standards, including ECC, CSCC, CCC, TCC, and OSMACC, demonstrating her commitment to maintaining high cybersecurity standards.