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Mahmood Alkoofi

Mahmood Alkoofi

Cybersecurity Student | Security Operations | Threat Detection | Network Security

Network Security

Profile summary

Cybersecurity student with hands-on experience gained through university coursework, cybersecurity labs, and practical projects. Skilled in Security Operations, Threat Detection, Wazuh SIEM, Network Security, Ethical Hacking, Threat Intelligence, Linux, Python, and Wireshark. Completed coursework in Information Security, Defense in Depth, Operating Systems, Cybersecurity Compliance, and Networking. Passionate about protecting information systems and eager to contribute through a cybersecurity internship.

Key skills

TechnicalPython SQL Linux
ProfessionalPen Testing SIEM Cloud Security IAM Vulnerability Management Wireshark Wazuh Threat Hunting Threat Detection Network Security Information Security Incident Response TCP/IP IDS/IPS Security Monitoring Ethical Hacking Network Analysis

Professional experience

Cybersecurity StudentJun 2026 - Present
Bahrain PolytechnicManama, Bahrain
  • Conducted web application security testing in controlled environments.
  • Performed password auditing and educational brute-force simulations.
  • Investigated network traffic using Wireshark and Wazuh SIEM.
  • Applied threat hunting and security monitoring techniques.
  • Implemented defense-in-depth concepts across Linux and networking environments.

Education

Bachelor of CybersecurityJan 2027
Bahrain Polytechnic

BachelorBs student specializing in Cybersecurity with practical experience in security operations, threat detection, Wazuh SIEM, Wireshark, Linux, and Python. Completed cybersecurity workshops and hands-on security labs focused on protecting and monitoring information systems.

Languages

Arabic · Native

English · Intermediate