Behar Abdulahi Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Tx, Us

Completed over 35 projects and 50 technical labs that provide real-world context in cybersecurityThis intensive program covered a wide range of topics, including:● Core Security Principles: Gained a solid foundation in cybersecurity fundamentals, threat analysis frameworks, and essential Linux/Unix functionality.● Cyber Threats and Mitigations: Learned to identify and defend against social engineering attacks and participate in user awareness training initiatives.● Host and Network Security: Developed expertise in implementing host-based security measures, securing networks, managing network security tools, and mitigating cyberattacks.● Identity and Access Management: Established a strong understanding of IAM principles and gained practical skills to implement secure access controls and user authentication protocols.● Cryptography: Acquired a solid foundation in cryptographic concepts and practical skills for evaluating implementations, selecting encryption methods, and understanding emerging trends like blockchain technology.● Security Architecture and Operations: Learned to design secure systems, implement access controls, build resilient networks, conduct security assessments and penetration testing, and collaborate on strategies to combat evolving threats.● Secure Application Development: Gained the ability to collaborate with development teams, promote secure coding practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), and advocate for secure development lifecycles.● Data Security and Privacy: Developed expertise in data security best practices, ensuring data privacy compliance, and effectively responding to security incidents.This program has prepared me to make a significant contribution to a security-focused team by effectively identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, analyzing security data, implementing robust security controls, and promoting secure development practices.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

● By leading secure GIS analysis of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) data across a vast geographical area, I facilitated the identification of woredas and kebeles with the greatest need for intervention. This secure approach provided USAID/Ethiopia and other stakeholders with a clear picture of resource allocation needs, ultimately contributing to a more targeted and impactful national RMNCH strategy.

Harer, Ethiopia

As Hydrogeologist & Social and Infrastructure department (SID) head positions at World Bank funded projects, Ethiopia: Social rehabilitation and development fund project(ESRDF)

Harer, Ethiopia

Master'S Degree, Hydrology And Water Resources Science

Master'S Degree, Health Monitoring And Evaluation

Thesis Focus: Evaluating Ethiopia's Master Facility Registry (MFR), a digital health registry. Beyond strengthening health monitoring.

Springboard Cyber Security Career Track Certificate

380+ hours of hands-on course material, with 1:1 industry expert mentor oversight, and completion of an in-depth capstone project..