Anas Dawood
About Anas Dawood
Anas Dawood is an Information Security Engineer with experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. He has worked for various organizations in Egypt, including Xceed, where he currently manages SIEM log management solutions.
Current Role at Xceed
Anas Dawood currently serves as an Information Security Engineer at Xceed, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for the operation of Xceed's Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) log management solution. He collaborates with various relevant parties to ensure effective security operations. His work includes monitoring security events and ensuring the integrity of the organization's information systems.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Prior to his current role, Anas Dawood worked as a Security Operations Center Analyst at IP Protocol INC for four months in 2020. He also gained experience at the Information Technology Institute (ITI) as a Security Operations Center team member for two months in 2019. Additionally, he worked as an IT Engineer at Nagwa for ten months in 2019, where he contributed to various IT projects.
Education and Expertise in Engineering
Anas Dawood earned his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Electrical Communications Engineering from the Faculty of Electronic Engineering at Menoufia University. His studies spanned from 2014 to 2018, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices relevant to his career in information security.
Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Management
In his role as an Information Security Engineer, Anas Dawood conducts network, web, and mobile penetration testing. He performs comprehensive vulnerability assessments and monitors zero-day vulnerabilities, reporting findings to technical teams for immediate action. His responsibilities also include providing analysis and recommendations for handling phishing emails, enhancing the overall security posture of the organization.
Internship Experience
Anas Dawood has completed several internships that contributed to his professional development. He interned at CAIRO OIL REFINING COMPANY in 2017 for one month in Tanta, Egypt. He also completed a summer internship at the Information Technology Institute (ITI) in 2018 for one month in Smart Village, Egypt. These experiences provided him with practical insights into the field of information technology.