Abdulla Almarzouqi
@abdullaalmarzouqi
I build civil aviation cybersecurity governance and cyber defense operations.
United Arab EmiratesWhat I'm looking for
At the General Civil Aviation Authority, I established and lead the Cybersecurity Office within Aviation Security Affairs, building its operations from the ground up. I shape cybersecurity governance for civil aviation, lead incident coordination, develop policies and training, and contributed the cybersecurity chapter of the National Civil Aviation Security Plan.
Previously at Beacon Red, I led Cyber Defense and Info-Sec teams delivering threat intelligence, vulnerability assessments, incident response, security governance, and ISO 27001 information security management frameworks for clients. I’ve also supported SOC operations at EXPO 2020, conducted malware analysis and OSINT, and developed technical capability through training and mentoring.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cybersecurity Office Lead
General Civil Aviation Authority
Aug 2025 - Present (1 year)
Established and led the Cybersecurity Office at GCAA, developing governance, policies, and training. Represented the UAE at international conferences and supported the ICAO USAP audit.
Team Leader – Cyber Defense & Info-Sec
Beacon Red
Apr 2022 - Aug 2025 (3 years 4 months)
Led cybersecurity operations, governance, and compliance for clients. Conducted threat research, managed incident response, and delivered intelligence reports.
Consultant – Cyber Security
Beacon Red
Aug 2020 - May 2022 (1 year 9 months)
Enhanced cybersecurity defenses, conducted investigations, and implemented security strategies. Coordinated with SOC and stakeholders, and led security awareness training.
Trainee – Digital Forensics Analyst
Abu Dhabi Police
Jan 2020 - Apr 2020 (3 months)
Trained in digital forensics analysis within the Criminal Investigation department.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Rochester Institute of Technology
Postgraduate Diploma, Data Engineering and AI
Pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Data Engineering and AI, focusing on advanced data engineering and artificial intelligence concepts.
Zayed University
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a focus on Security and Network Technologies.
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Location
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