I’m Ali Essam, a passionate cybersecurity expert with over 12 years of experience in protecting digital assets and ensuring a safer digital landscape. As the Chief Executive Officer at DragonMeta, I lead innovative cybersecurity solutions while staying at the forefront of technological advancements.

Currently, I’m also a Penetration Tester & CEO at DragonMeta, where our team provides cutting-edge security services. I’m actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science to deepen my knowledge and tackle future cybersecurity challenges.

• Architecture Design: Crafting robust network structures to resist attacks.
• Firewall Implementation: Deploying advanced firewalls to protect critical assets.
• IDS/IPS Configuration: Setting up intrusion detection/prevention systems for real-time threat monitoring.

• Policy Development: Creating and enforcing comprehensive security policies.
• Risk Assessments: Conducting detailed risk evaluations to ensure data protection.
• Compliance: Ensuring adherence to industry standards like ISO 27001 and NIST.

• Secure Code Reviews: Analyzing code to find and fix security vulnerabilities.
• Penetration Testing: Performing thorough tests to uncover weaknesses.
• Development Guidance: Advising on secure development practices (OWASP Top 10, secure SDLC).

• Planning: Developing strategies for effective incident management.
• Mitigation: Assisting in quick containment and recovery from security breaches.

• Assessments: Reviewing security controls to identify and address vulnerabilities.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations.

• Secure Network Architecture: Designed a resilient network for a multinational corporation, implementing layered defenses.
• Web Application Fortification: Enhanced security for an e-commerce platform through comprehensive testing and remediation.
• Security Awareness Training: Created engaging training programs to educate employees on cybersecurity best practices.
• Incident Response Planning: Developed a robust response plan for a financial institution, minimizing downtime during incidents.

• Google Cyber Security Professional
• Certified EWPTXV2 Ine Security
• Certified EJPTV2 Ine Security
• OPSWAT Cybersecurity Professional
• AWS Certified Security - Specialty
• Certified Cyber Security Analyst
• OPSWAT WebApp Exploitation Expert

• Thought Leadership: Publishing articles on emerging cybersecurity threats and best practices.
• Industry Engagement: Participating in conferences and workshops as a speaker and attendee.
• Community Participation: Actively involved in security forums and discussions.

I’m always eager to connect with fellow cybersecurity enthusiasts, organizations, and businesses. Let’s collaborate to enhance security and drive innovation.

• Email: [email protected]
• LinkedIn: Ali Essam
• Twitter: @3lyy313
• GitHub: dragonked2

All code and documentation in my repositories are available under the MIT License.

A heartfelt thanks to the vibrant cybersecurity community, mentors, and colleagues for their continuous support and inspiration. Your guidance has been instrumental in my journey.

Thank you for visiting my GitHub profile! I look forward to connecting with you and working together to strengthen cybersecurity across the digital world.