Disclaimer: I never engage in any activity that would violate any law. If you system have been compromised you must report it to the legal authorities.
Hi, I’m Mashal Buhamad, an independent cybersecurity consultant (not associated with any vendor). After surviving a decade in the private and government sectors, I now spend my days making life exceptionally difficult for threat actors. With over 25 years in the trenches, I specialize in hardening infrastructure and pragmatically leveraging AI, despite my skepticism of it since i believe system’s admin need to have a solid grip on the basics not counting on AI to do the job.
From deep-dive penetration testing to architecting massive enterprise detection systems, I’ve helped organizations across the Gulf stay ahead of the curve. My approach to this work goes back to my days as a student in California, hitting the local computer shows. The vendors there had a simple, blunt rule: if you didn't have the money, they didn't have the time to argue. That 'show me the money' attitude taught me a valuable lesson that defines my career today. I have zero patience for big talk, theoretical pitches, or corporate pageantry. You can keep the nice group pictures. My philosophy is simple: show me how it works.
When I’m not hunting threats or demanding tangible results, you’ll find me chasing signals on the amateur radio bands - legally over echo link or FT-8 from the internet- I have the highest FCC license but have been rejected two times by CITRA (the local authority). My passion for RF engineering started during the recent geopolitical tension and my realization for the need for indecent communication capabilities.
Wall of Shame
Well, these are the IP trying to hack into my network. All have been logged, Blocked, and Going to be reported.
I bring deep knowledge and hands-on experience in IT and cybersecurity consulting, offering strategic and effective solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.
I stay on top of the latest trends and technologies in the industry, bringing innovative solutions that help my clients stay ahead of the curve.
I prioritize security and reliability in every solution I deliver, ensuring that my client's data and systems are protected and consistently available.
Outside the realms of cybersecurity and AI, I find inspiration in books. Here are a few random titles from my personal collection.
Please don't contact me if you are seeking information. Google might be more helpful.