Hi, I’m AbdElnaser Khanafeer.
I identify critical gaps in the technology landscape and engineer scalable, business-aligned solutions to fill them. From architecting advanced threat detection systems to founding cybersecurity ventures.
Building Companies & Solutions
I have a passion for taking products from concept to market. I am the Co-Founder and CTO of dPhish, INC., where my team and I developed a comprehensive suite designed to centralize anti-phishing tasks, blending awareness, threat detection, and email threat response into a single platform.
Before dPhish, I co-founded Batcoders, a software company dedicated to building robust ERP and POS systems. For me, creating a product goes beyond practical scripting in Python or C++—it is about designing architecture that genuinely solves complex, real-world problems.
Bridging Tech & Business
Beyond founding companies, I specialize in leading high-performance technical teams. Currently, as the Automation & CTI Lead at Security Matterz, I drive the automation roadmap to elevate detection and response efficiency. I have designed, built, and operated full-scale SOCs and led R&D engineering teams.
To effectively scale products, technical excellence must be paired with strategic vision. I am currently pursuing my MBA at ESLSCA University to further bridge the gap between advanced cybersecurity architecture and executive business management.
Professional Experience & Ventures
Automation & Intelligence Team Leader
- Building Ecosystems: Leading CTI and automation initiatives, including integrating OpenCTI with the core security ecosystem.
- Scaling Operations: Driving the strategic automation roadmap to streamline SOC workflows and elevate threat detection efficiency.
Co-Founder & CTO
- Product Architecture: Founded and architected a comprehensive, multi-tenant anti-phishing suite.
- Market Solution: Centralized security awareness, phishing assessments, and email threat detection into a single scalable platform.
Managed Security Services Manager
- SOC Creation: Built, designed, and operated a full-scale SOC from the ground up, establishing TDR and Incident Response services.
Cyber Security Engineering Team Leader (R&D)
- Innovation Lab: Constructed an internal R&D lab for developing specialized MITRE ATT&CK detection use cases targeting regional APTs.
Threat Detection Engineer (R&D)
Threat Intelligence Engineer
Co-Founder & Software Engineer
- Venture Creation: Co-founded a software company dedicated to engineering robust ERP and Point of Sale (POS) software solutions before fully pivoting into cybersecurity architectures.
Education
MBA
ESLSCA University • 2025 – Present
Executive MBA bridging the gap between complex cybersecurity architecture and high-level business strategy, covering finance, economics, and scaling tech ventures.
Cybersecurity Specialization
University of Maryland • 2017
Deepened technical expertise critical for building secure platforms. Focused on Software Security, Cryptography, and Usable Security.
BSc Computer Science
Mansoura University (IT) • 2016
The foundational layer of my engineering career, providing the core computational knowledge required to architect scalable software.
Let’s Connect
Whether you want to discuss cybersecurity architecture, explore automation strategies, or talk about building the next big tech venture, my inbox is always open.