cat awards.md

ISACA CDPSE Top Scorer#

Recognized as the global Top Scorer for the Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) examination by ISACA.

  • A certification that bridges technical security work and legal privacy requirements.
  • Covered privacy governance, data life-cycle management, and privacy-enhancing technologies.
  • Reflects how I approach privacy: built into systems from the design stage, not bolted on afterwards.

Al Baraka Islamic Bank Recognition#

Formally recognized for exceptional performance as Information Security Section Head and Data Protection Guardian, and as a key driver of the bank’s strategic goals.

  • Kept security and data-protection work aligned with what the business was trying to do.
  • Ran the vulnerability program, security hardening, and regulatory compliance.
  • Worked across departments and held to high standards of governance.

Nasser Bin Hamad International Youth Creativity Award, 2nd Place Finalist#

Honored as Top 2nd Finalist in the filmmaking category of this prestigious international award.

  • Recognized internationally for the production quality and the idea behind the film.
  • Strong work in post-production and teamwork.
  • The same habit of thinking differently that I now bring to cybersecurity research.

Film Island Program, Best Shooting#

Awarded Best Shooting for technical expertise and artistic direction in cinematography.

  • Footage that met strict technical specifications, using advanced filming techniques.
  • The same attention to detail I now apply to cybersecurity and governance work.