NEWLY ESTABLISHED — PROVEN EXPERTISE

Cybersecurity
Consulting &
Advisory

CyberShield is a newly launched cybersecurity consultancy founded by Dr. Majid Alshammari. Accredited as an Expert House under Taif University's Research and Consulting Center, we deliver specialized services in cybersecurity consulting, training, assessment, and digital forensics — backed by a decade of proven experience.

Ph.D. CS & Cybersecurity
10+ Years Experience
7+ Certifications
CISO Current Role

Services & Expertise

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Training & Capacity Building

Practical cybersecurity training aligned with the Saudi Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (SCyWF). Covering digital forensics, cyber defense, SOC operations, advanced penetration testing, and network/OS security.

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Cybersecurity Consulting

Strategic advisory for strengthening security posture — security strategy, policy creation, NCA compliance guidance, and cybersecurity governance frameworks tailored to your organization.

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Security Assessment & Testing

Comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across wired/wireless networks, web applications, systems, and software, with detailed remediation guidance.

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Digital Forensics

End-to-end forensic services: incident processing, evidence analysis, data acquisition, data hiding detection, steganography analysis, and mobile forensics for iOS and Android.

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SOC Development

Guidance on establishing and optimizing Security Operations Centers — SOC team training, process design, monitoring strategy, and incident response planning.

Founder & Principal Consultant

Dr. Majid Rashid Alshammari

Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering — Cybersecurity

Dr. Alshammari is a cybersecurity professional combining deep academic research with hands-on industry expertise. He currently serves as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Associate Professor of Cybersecurity, and Vice Dean of Development and Quality at Taif University.

His career spans over a decade of work in cybersecurity research, education, governance, and technical practice — from designing cryptographic protocols and building enterprise firewalls to leading national-level cybersecurity training programs.

  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) — Taif University
  • Associate Professor of Cybersecurity & Computer Science
  • Vice Dean of Development and Quality
  • Cybersecurity & Digital Forensic Training Consultant (National Contract)

Education

Ph.D., Computer Science & Engineering - Cybersecurity

University of Bridgeport, USA

M.S., Computer Science - Cybersecurity

University of New Haven, USA

Graduate Certificate, Information Protection & Security

University of New Haven, USA

Certifications

CompTIA Security+
EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
EC-Council Certified Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
MCSE: Security
MCSA: Security
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Prior Experience & Track Record

Active Contract

National Cybersecurity Training Program

Serving as Cybersecurity and Digital Forensic Training Consultant, creating and delivering practical courses aligned with the Saudi Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (SCyWF) — covering Digital Forensics, Cyber Defense, SOC Operations, Advanced Penetration Testing, and Network/OS Security.

Current Role

University-Wide Cybersecurity Leadership

As CISO of Taif University, leading the development and implementation of the institution's information security strategy, overseeing risk assessments, directing incident response, and ensuring compliance with NCA regulations including the Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC).

Program Design

Cybersecurity Curriculum & Program Development

Designed the Taif University Cybersecurity Camp curriculum, contributed to the Cybersecurity Master Program and B.S. Curriculum Development committees, and led the Network Security Technology Diploma curriculum review.

Research

Technical Research & Development

Ph.D. research on efficient key distribution protocols for wireless sensor networks with formal verification. Prior work includes enterprise firewall development and security policy design at the University of Bridgeport.

Accredited Expert House

CyberShield is officially accredited as an Expert House under the Research and Consulting Center at Taif University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Valid from 20/5/2025 to 30/5/2026.

Ready to Strengthen Your Security?

CyberShield

Cybersecurity Consultancy — Accredited Expert House

Based Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia