Cybersecurity Professional, Web Application Penetration Testing Engineer, SOC Analyst, and Cybersecurity Instructor with over 20 years of experience in Information Technology and Information Security — including 14+ years specialized in hands-on offensive and defensive security roles across multiple international companies.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Managerial Information Systems (2005) and a Master's degree in Information Security (2020), and has built his career on a rare combination of deep technical practice and structured academic grounding.

Sherif specializes in Web Application Penetration Testing, Network Security, SOC Operations, Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Assessment, Linux Systems, and Cybersecurity Fundamentals. He is the creator of Information Security Tutorials, a training brand focused on bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world security operations — with courses covering Kali Linux, Advanced Kali Linux, Web Application Penetration Testing, Android Penetration Testing, SOC Operations, and Cybersecurity Fundamentals.

His professional toolkit spans Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Maltego, Wireshark, Nessus, Wazuh, Splunk, LogRhythm, Microsoft Sentinel, and Fortinet, alongside cloud platforms like AWS and cloud security practices. He works within globally recognized frameworks including OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001, PTES, and MITRE ATT&CK, and applies programming and scripting skills in Python, Bash, and C++ — including active participation as a CTF (Capture The Flag) player and OSINT analyst.

Sherif holds a wide portfolio of professional certifications, including: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Professional Penetration Tester (PPT), (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Certified Web Application Penetration Testing Engineer, Certified Linux Practitioner, Fortinet certifications, ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST). He has also completed the WP Elevation Blueprint Course for WordPress Consultants, reflecting a broader background in web development and WordPress/cloud security.

Currently working as an independent Information Security professional and freelance instructor, Sherif teaches Ethical Hacking, Web/Mobile/Network Penetration Testing, and Cybersecurity Fundamentals to students and IT professionals worldwide. His teaching philosophy is simple: cybersecurity should be practical, structured, and accessible to everyone. Every course is designed to take learners from foundational concepts to real, hands-on skills — with clear learning paths for those looking to enter or advance in the cybersecurity field.