About Farooq
I’m a Cybersecurity and GRC Consultant with over 15 years of experience helping organizations strengthen their security posture and achieve compliance with leading frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SAMA, and NCA ECC.
I specialize in:
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
Information Security Audits & Assessments
Policy and Procedure Development
Risk Management & Gap Analysis
Security Awareness and Compliance Readiness
I’ve successfully guided companies through ISO 27001 certification and NCA ECC compliance, building governance structures that align with global standards while staying practical and business-friendly.
Beyond cybersecurity, I also work on digital and affiliate marketing projects, helping businesses grow their online presence and build automated income systems.
If you’re looking for a reliable expert who can deliver clear, actionable, and compliant cybersecurity solutions, let’s connect and discuss how I can help your project succeed.
English
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Riyadh (up to 50km), Jeddah (up to 10km)
Experience
- Al-AyuniSr. Cybersecurity & GRC ConsultantDIGITAL AND ITJanuary 2023 - October 2023 (9 months)Riyadh, Saudi Arabia❖ Lead cybersecurity and GRC consulting services for Ayuni❖ Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.❖ Advice on regulatory compliance PDPL❖ Implement security frameworks (ISO27001, NIST, etc.).❖ Perform security audits, vulnerability assessments, and incident response planning.❖ Mentor junior professionals and deliver cybersecurity training.❖ Build strong relationships with stakeholders and present reports to management.
- Ayuni callntCybersecurity & GRC ConsultantJanuary 2023 - Today (3 years and 5 months)Banque Saudi Fransi, Mecca, MK, Saudi Arabia❖ Analyze security policies, procedures, and controls, providing recommendations for enhancements and improvements to strengthen overall security posture.❖ Collaborate with clients to develop customized cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps aligned with their business objectives and risk tolerance.❖ Provide expert guidance and support to clients on implementing security best practices, including the deployment of advanced security technologies and tools.❖ Perform penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and threat modeling to proactively identify and address security gaps.
- Naizak,Senior Security Engineer (Project Manager)October 2023 - October 2024 (1 year)Dammam Saudi Arabia❖ Study and perform PEN test services at Marafiq Jubail and Yanbu Sites❖ Plan and prepare the team to perform PEN test services❖ Prepare project plan to deploy the team on the sites❖ Coordinate with the team to perform Vulnerability assessments for IT infrastructure❖ Coordinate with the team to perform Network PEN test❖ Coordinate with the team to perform mobile application PEN test❖ Coordinate with the team to perform web application PEN test❖ Coordinate with the team to perform wireless PEN test❖ Coordinate with the team to perform configuration reviews for the IT core devices❖ Perform configuration review for external and internal firewalls❖ Conduct configuration review for Mail gateways❖ Conduct configuration review for proxies❖ Conduct configuration review for VPN access❖ Implement SIEM solutions❖ Implement IAM solutions❖ Implement PAM solutions❖ Implement Trellix solutions❖ Implement Crowdstrike falcon end point solutions❖ Perform and run compatibility test pre and post implementation of security solutions❖ Prepare PEN test reports pre and post assessments❖ Conduct risk analysis with GRC Archer tool for conduct maturity assessments.❖ Implement patch management system to secure IT infrastructure❖ Conduct Poc for Security Awareness Sessions for the users
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Education
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), ASA Certified Specialist, CCIE Security (written)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), ASA Certified Specialist, CCIE Security (written)
- Bachelor of EngineeringJNTU2005Bachelor of Engineering