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Nour ALHomaidat

NLP & Cybersecurity Researcher · IT Officer
MSc Computer & Networks Engineering · Al-Hussein Bin Talal University

Passionate cybersecurity researcher and IT professional building NLP-driven autonomous security intelligence systems that fuse Large Language Models, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, and Reinforcement Learning to reason over complex cyber threats in real time.

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Education
MSc Computer & Networks Engineering — 84.69/100 Excellent
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PhD Focus
NLP-Driven Autonomous Cybersecurity Intelligence
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Publications
Cyber-MEDS (2025) · IJECI · 95.11% accuracy
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Industry
IT Officer · Jordan Industrial Ports Co. (2017–Present)
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About

Passionate cybersecurity researcher and IT professional with a strong academic foundation in Computer and Network Engineering. Experienced in network security evaluation, risk analysis, and intrusion detection systems, with hands-on expertise in configuring advanced security infrastructures.

Currently serving as IT Officer at Jordan Industrial Ports Company since November 2017, delivering robust solutions for large-scale enterprise networks. Over seven years on the front lines of enterprise IT, now channelled into doctoral research that pushes the state of the art in autonomous cybersecurity reasoning.

My MSc thesis proposed a collaborative trust-evaluation algorithm for internal network security, dynamically partitioning computers into trusted and untrusted zones based on multi-dimensional security metrics. My published work Cyber-MEDS (2025) achieved 95.11% accuracy in malicious email detection using Random Forest on the Spambase dataset.

Committed to advancing cybersecurity through innovative research, practical implementation, and academic contribution. Highly recommended for PhD studies by two senior faculty referees.

MSc Thesis · Al-Hussein Bin Talal University · 2023
Trust Build: Collaborative Security Evaluation in Computer Networks
Proposed an innovative algorithm that evaluates the trustworthiness of individual computers within internal networks using collaborative security metrics — Workstation/Laptop Indicators, User Indicators, and Network Indicators (open ports). The algorithm dynamically partitions computers into trusted/untrusted zones and updates trust scores in response to evolving threats, enabling proactive restriction of access to shared network resources.
LanguagesArabic (native) · English (C1 R/W, B2 Speaking)
MScComputer & Networks Engineering · 84.69/100
BScComputer Science · GPA 3.73 / 4.0 Excellent
Emailna662090@gmail.com
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Experience & Education

Work Experience

Nov 2017 — Present
IT Officer
Jordan Industrial Ports Company · Aqaba, Jordan · jipc-jo.com
  • Manage full IT infrastructure: hardware, software, enterprise networks
  • Network design and deployment: VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, link aggregation
  • Server administration: Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, file servers
  • Virtualisation: VMware vSphere, Nutanix infrastructure
  • Security hardening: Fortinet appliances, Snort IDS/IPS, SIEM configuration
  • Microsoft 365 ecosystem: Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive
  • Backup & disaster recovery with Veeam; IP phone system administration

Education

Oct 2020 — Aug 2023
MSc Computer & Networks Engineering
Al-Hussein Bin Talal University · Jordan · ahu.edu.jo
Final grade 84.69/100 — Excellent. Thesis: Trust Build, Collaborative Security Evaluation in Computer Network.

Coursework: Advanced Computer Networks, Network Security, Digital Communications, Distributed Systems, Wireless Communication, Multimedia Networks, Advanced OS, Advanced Computer Architecture.
Sep 2012 — Jan 2016
BSc Computer Science
Aqaba University College / Al-Balqa' Applied University · Jordan
GPA 3.73 / 4.0 — Excellent. 132 credit hours. Thesis: Clinic System Management (Dr. Nabeel Mohammed Zanoon).
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Technical Skills

AI & NLP
Python / PyTorch / TensorFlow92
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Transformers / LLMs85
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RAG Systems80
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Reinforcement Learning75
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C++ / Visual Basic72
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Cybersecurity
Fortinet / Firewall / IDS/IPS88
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Kali Linux / Wireshark / Snort85
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Metasploit / Nmap / Pen Testing82
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SIEM / IBM QRadar78
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Attack Graphs (MulVAL)72
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Infrastructure & Networking
Cisco CCNA (VLANs, Routing)92
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Windows Server / Active Directory90
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VMware vSphere / Nutanix85
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Linux (Ubuntu / Kali)85
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Microsoft 36588
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Research & Data Tools
LaTeX / Academic Writing82
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Jupyter / Matplotlib85
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Neo4j / SQL / MySQL75
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Mendeley / Google Scholar88
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Git / EVE-NG / Packet Tracer80
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Soft Skills

🧠 Critical Thinking
Identifies gaps in existing knowledge, formulates research hypotheses, and critically evaluates complex problems with innovative solution proposals.
🤝 Collaboration
Effective in multidisciplinary research environments with strong teamwork skills across academic and professional settings.
⏱ Time Management
Proven ability to manage multiple research tasks and professional responsibilities simultaneously while meeting all deadlines.
🔄 Adaptability
Quick adaptation to new research areas and methodologies, with readiness to learn and apply emerging technologies and approaches.
🔧 Problem-Solving
Identifies challenges and develops creative strategies to overcome them, including complex technical and methodological troubleshooting.
👩‍💼 Leadership
Demonstrated leadership in academic and professional projects, with proven ability to independently plan, execute, and lead work teams.
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Projects

MSc Research · Dec 2020 – Aug 2023
Task Scheduling in Cloud Computing — Survey
In-depth survey on task scheduling techniques within cloud computing environments, analysing algorithmic approaches for optimising resource allocation and job throughput.
MSc Research · Dec 2020 – Aug 2023
Distributed File System (DFS) Implementation
Designed and implemented a Distributed File System (DFS) and Network File System (NFS) using VMware for a distributed system environment, demonstrating practical distributed computing expertise.
MSc Research · Dec 2020 – Aug 2023
Power Consumption Reduction in Data Centers — Survey
Researched strategies to reduce power consumption in data centres, focusing on energy efficiency through workload scheduling, cooling strategies, and hardware configuration.
BSc Thesis · 2015 – 2016
Clinic System Management
Designed and implemented a management system to streamline clinic operations, supervised by Dr. Nabeel Mohammed Zanoon. Applied software engineering and database design (SQL).
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Publications

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Cyber-MEDS: Malicious Email Detection for Spam — A Framework for Web Security Against Cyber Attacks
Muhammad Yasir Shabir, Nour Ali Eid ALHomaidat, Afshan Ahmed, Muhammad Nazir
International Journal for Electronic Crime Investigation (IJECI) · Volume 9, Issue 2 · 2025
Designed a practical and efficient framework for spam/phishing email classification using multiple ML techniques (Random Forest, Gaussian Naive Bayes, MLP, Gradient Boosting, KNN) on the public Spambase dataset with Min-Max scaling. The Random Forest model achieved best overall performance: 95.11% accuracy · 95.89% precision · 91.34% recall · 93.56% F1-score — demonstrating that lightweight, carefully tuned models can provide a reliable early layer of defence in email security.
Random ForestSpam DetectionEmail Security95.11% AccuracyML Classification
doi: 10.54692/ijeci.2025.0902/252 →
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Certifications

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Cisco CCNA
Oct 2021 – Oct 2024
Cisco ID: CSCO14054135 · Verification: BNZRW65NFKBQQZGC
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Fortinet NSE 4 — FortiOS 7.2
December 13, 2023 · Exam: NSE4_FGT-7.2
Skills: Firewall, VPN, Routing, Content Inspection
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Microsoft MCSA — Windows Server 2016
September 12, 2020
Certification No: H515-3663
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Cyber Security Engineering Program
Dec 2022 – May 2023 · Ain Shams University
280 credit hrs · Grade: Very Good · No: 3583
Skills: CCNA, MSCA, Linux 1, NSE 4, Q-Radar, Python OOP, OSCP
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Python · Machine Learning · AI
Dec 2024 – Feb 2025 · The Hope International Seal
No: 1742468878663 · Issue: 20 Feb 2025
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VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage v7
Feb – Mar 2024 · IPMasters
Practical-based training course
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Vulnerability Assessment
April 18, 2025 · Udemy · Christopher Nett
No: UC-18176283-555b-48b4-8d25-f4a45f2dcd47
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Additional Certifications
CEH — EC-Council (Completed)
EC-Council eCIR · IBM Security QRadar · Veeam Backup & Replication
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Recommendations

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Prof. Khaled Matrouk
Chair of Computer Engineering Dept · Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
  • Demonstrated academic excellence with exemplary grades throughout the MSc program
  • Proven ability to independently plan and execute projects, showcasing leadership and initiative
  • Strong research and analytical skills, especially evident in MSc thesis work
  • Recognised for high-quality course performance and research output
  • Valued for determination, goal orientation, and consistent progress once objectives are set
khaled.matrouk@ahu.edu.jo · (+962) 321790007545
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Dr. Bilal I. Alqudah
Assistant Professor · bilal-qudah.com
  • Highly recommended for PhD studies based on strong academic and research performance
  • Demonstrated exceptional commitment, creativity, and problem-solving skills during Master's program
  • Praised for independent thinking, responsibility, and innovation in academic work
  • Recognised for the ability to tackle new challenges and adopt emerging technologies with confidence
  • Expected to make meaningful contributions to research and knowledge advancement in her field
bilal@bilal-qudah.com · (+962) 790633797
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Contact

Let's connect and collaborate.

Open to PhD collaborations, research discussions, and opportunities in NLP security, AI-driven threat intelligence, and autonomous cybersecurity systems. Highly recommended by two senior faculty referees for doctoral research.

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na662090@gmail.com
Email
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Cyber-MEDS Publication
IJECI 2025 · doi: 10.54692/ijeci.2025.0902/252
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Jordan Industrial Ports Company
Current Employer · jipc-jo.com