After KAUST Academy
Manaf's current organization is COGNNA, where a colleague describes Manaf as a senior member of the Threat Detection team. Manaf passed the Red Team Operator exam in July 2026 and the PNPT penetration testing exam in October 2026, and studies at Saudi Electronic University.
Summer project
Cybersecurity Specialization · Cohort 2025
Developing a User-Friendly Interface for Blocklist and Safelist Management
This project focuses on creating a front-end application for APIARY, a system designed to manage blocklists and safelists for security operations. While the backend API is fully developed, the system needs an intuitive interface to streamline management tasks like adding entries, viewing logs, and performing essential security operations. Students will work with Duke’s Office of Information Technology (OIT, IT Security Office (ITSO)), cybersecurity experts and stakeholders to design and build a polished, functional interface. As a stretch goal, the team will prepare the tool for open-source release, making it available to other universities to enhance their security operations. This project offers hands-on experience in front-end development, API integration, and creating collaborative tools for the broader cybersecurity community.
Mentor: Anthony Miracle
With KAUST Academy
- Cohort 2025
Duke University · Cybersecurity Summer Internship
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