After KAUST Academy
Faris started as a Cybersecurity Engineer at SITE in July 2026, after joining the National Cybersecurity Authority's Cyber Pro graduate development program in October 2025. Faris earned CompTIA Security+, Linux+, Network+ and CySA+ and worked as a Teaching Assistant for KAUST Academy's Cybersecurity Specialization.
Summer project
Cybersecurity Specialization · Cohort 2025
IoT Security Assessment Platform
Build a platform that scans and analyzes smart devices on a local or simulated network to identify common IoT security issues. The system will detect exposed services, weak credentials, outdated firmware, and insecure communication protocols. It will then correlate findings with known vulnerabilities from sources like CVE/NVD, Shodan API, or custom threat feeds. A web dashboard will display device details, risk scores, and recommended remediation steps.
Mentor: Ali Hassan & Mahmoud Ellouh
With KAUST Academy
- Cohort 2025
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology · Cybersecurity Summer School
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