Asmaa Kotb is the founder and CEO of KoCyber LTD. Asmaa has extensive experience in the field through diverse roles across various industries. Her expertise is rooted in hands-on experience gained from professional penetration testing engagements, Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions, and platforms like Hack The Box and VulnHub.
Asmaa holds a range of professional cybersecurity certifications, starting from CCNA Security to CISSP. Her commitment to the industry has garnered invitations as a speaker at numerous professional conferences and television interviews. She actively participates in cybersecurity conferences organized by universities, where she shares insights on initiating a cybersecurity career and engages in discussions on current and emerging cybersecurity topics.
Asmaa pursued her education at Zagazig University's Faculty of Engineering, specializing in Electronics and Communication. She graduated with distinction, achieving a Very Good with Honor grade. Additionally, she holds a cybersecurity diploma from the Information Technology Institute (ITI) in Egypt.
Asmaa serves as a mentor in multiple cybersecurity mentorship programs, providing technical and personal guidance to inspire young individuals to venture into the cybersecurity field.