After KAUST Academy
Razan earned the eCIRv2 and CHFI certifications and was accepted as a speaker at Black Hat MEA with a talk on AI in digital forensics and incident response. In September 2026, Razan became one of the people teaching in the KAUST cybersecurity program that Razan attended as a student.
Summer project
Cybersecurity Specialization · Cohort 2025
Modernizing Black Hole Routing for Enhanced Network Security
This project focuses on upgrading Duke’s Black Hole Routing (BHR) system, a key tool for blocking malicious IP addresses and protecting network security. The current system relies on outdated architecture and interfaces, limiting its performance. Students will modernize BHR by developing a portable, containerized solution that integrates with modern infrastructure and can be shared as an open-source tool with other universities. Collaborating with Duke’s Office of Information Technology (OIT), IT Security Office (ITSO), and cybersecurity experts, the team will define project requirements and implement a robust, efficient system. This project offers hands-on experience in cybersecurity tool development while contributing to enhanced network security across higher education institutions.
Mentor: Eric Hope
With KAUST Academy
- Cohort 2025
Duke University · Cybersecurity Summer Internship
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