Mounir Aarab

Global Information Security and Infrastructure Coordinator

Brussels Metropolitan Area

About

Experience

  • Global Information Security and Infrastructure Coordinator at Umicore
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    OT cybersecurity in manufacturing / industrial environments. Implement and maintain information security policies, standards, and procedures. Conduct audits, tests, and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and fix them before they matter. Raise awareness across the organization with training and workshops. Collaborate closely with IT teams, management, and external partners to ensure compliance and readiness for ISO/IEC 27001 certification. Prepare and coordinate disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

  • Freelance Teacher – Networks & Linux Systems (Evening Classes) at EFP-BXL
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  • IT Security Coördinator at Novo Nordisk
    Sep 2025 - Nov 2025 · 3 mos

  • Cyber Security Consultant at NTT DATA, Inc.
    May 2018 - Sep 2025 · 7 yrs 5 mos

    ✔ Performed penetration testing across internal networks and infrastructure environments for clients in various industries, identifying critical security weaknesses and exposure points ✔ Conducted security assessments on web and mobile applications, uncovering vulnerabilities and supporting secure development practices for major institutions ✔ Delivered vulnerability assessments to help organizations understand their security posture and prioritize remediation based on real risk. ✔ Advised clients on effective and pragmatic mitigation strategies, aligning security improvements with operational and business constraints ✔ Executed red team exercises simulating real-life attack scenarios, highlighting gaps in detection, response, and internal processes ✔ Contributed to security research leading to disclosed vulnerabilities: CVE-2024-9414 CVE-2024-44685 CVE-2024-45527 CVE-2024-45528

  • IT Consultant at INTRASOFT International
    Apr 2014 - Apr 2018 · 4 yrs 1 mo