Author bio: Abdullah Yasin is an accomplished Senior Defensive Content Engineer at Hack The Box with a strong background in digital forensics and incident response (DFIR). Before joining Hack The Box, Abdullah served as a Defensive Content Engineer at LetsDefend. Within a year at Hack The Box, he advanced to the role of Senior Defensive Content Engineer. Abdullah has authored multiple insightful blogs on digital forensics and incident response, published on the Hack The Box blog, and has designed numerous realistic "Sherlocks" scenarios. These scenarios reflect his deep experience in DFIR, offering players authentic, artifact-driven challenges inspired by real-world cases. In addition to his work at Hack The Box, Abdullah works part-time as a DFIR Analyst at a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), specializing in ransomware incident investigations. This dual role enables him to apply the practical insights gained from handling real-life incidents directly into his Sherlock scenarios, empowering players to develop and refine their forensic skills effectively. Abdullah's core expertise lies in Windows Forensics and DFIR, making him a prominent figure in the cybersecurity and digital forensics community. You can connect with him on LinkedIn. |