Saber Boukhriss

About Me

👋 Hi, I'm Saber Boukhriss, a cybersecurity enthusiast based in Tunisia, on a mission to make digital spaces safer and smarter. From securing Web Systems to guiding others in their security journey, I've built a career rooted in curiosity, resilience, and continuous learning. My passion lies in penetration testing, security monitoring, and creating awareness programs that demystify cybersecurity for teams and organizations. I'm also the creator of CyberFlex and Nexthire (check the projects page), and some other stuff. When I'm not diving into logs or writing security reports, you'll find me learning new languages or mentoring aspiring professionals in the field.

🌐 Languages:
Arabic (native), English (professional), French (conversational), German (basic), Spanish (basic), and Japanese (basic)

🎓 Education:
Master's in Cybersecurity and Intelligent industry – FSS Sfax, University of Sfax (2025)
Master's in Information Systems Security – ISIM Gabes, University of Gabes (2023)
Applied License in Computer Science – ISI Mahdia, University of Monastir (2021)

Experience & Achievements

• 💼 Cybersecurity Consultant – GRC @ DefensyLAB (2025)
  At DefensyLAB, I specialize in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, helping clients align with ISO/IEC 27001, 27002, and 27005 standards through tailored security policies and risk frameworks.
  Impact: Wrote comprehensive security policies and procedures that improved client compliance posture. I also design awareness programs to foster a strong security culture and formalize security processes to ensure audit readiness.
• 🛡️ Junior Cybersecurity Specialist @ Securas Technologies (2023–2025)
  At Securas, I handle a mix of penetration testing, SIEM analysis, user awareness, and even internal mentoring.
  Impact: Introduced a new security solution that significantly improved team efficiency and detection speed in pentesting. I also help shape internal cybersecurity strategies and support virtualization environments.