Doctoral Researcher & Teaching Assistant
Designing security frameworks for blockchain-enabled supply chains, leading undergraduate labs, and co-authoring peer-reviewed publications that address cybersecurity in smart cities.
Shaping Cybersecurity for a Resilient Middle East
I am Hatem Mosa, a cybersecurity leader, doctoral researcher at Princess Sumaya University for Technology, and founder of HatemTech and CyberHubJo. My work bridges deep technical expertise with community-driven initiatives to help governments, businesses, and learners stay ahead of emerging threats.
10+ yrs
of cybersecurity leadership
30+
workshops & awareness programs delivered
11
global industry certifications
Profile
Cybersecurity strategist, educator, and ethical technologist
With over a decade of experience in cybersecurity and digital transformation, I lead initiatives that secure critical systems while empowering people with the knowledge to stay safe online. My research explores blockchain ethics, secure software architecture, and proactive defense for the Internet of Things.
I currently serve as a researcher and teaching assistant at the Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT), where I collaborate with leading academics on cutting-edge security solutions. Previously, I spearheaded security programs across public and private sectors, advising on national strategies, compliance, and resilient infrastructure.
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Education
MSc in Cybersecurity, Arizona State University — PhD in progress at PSUT. - Focus Areas
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Community
Founder of HatemTech and CyberHubJo, mentoring cybersecurity learners across the Middle East.
Experience
Building resilient systems and nurturing cyber talent
Founder & Director
Built a non-profit platform delivering cybersecurity bootcamps, school outreach, and executive coaching to more than 2,000 participants across Bahrain and the wider MENA region.
Founder
Established Jordan's first youth-focused cybersecurity community hub, coordinating nationwide awareness campaigns, capture-the-flag leagues, and mentorship pathways into security careers.
Cybersecurity Consultant
Delivered risk assessments, compliance roadmaps, and security operations playbooks for financial institutions, governmental bodies, and critical infrastructure providers.
Research
Advancing the science of trustworthy digital ecosystems
| Title | Authors | Year |
|---|---|---|
| RPL Routing Attacks Detection for IoT Networks Using Machine Learning | H Mosa, A Saleh, M Alkasassbeh | 2024 |
| Leveraging Blockchain for Ethical Sourcing and Sustainability in Supply Chains: A Systematic Review | H Mosa, A Saleh, A Qusef, A Altamimi, M Alnabhan | 2025 |
| Explainable Artificial Intelligence and Trust in Smart Applications: Definition, Evolution and Challenges | H Mosa, Q Abu Al-Haija | 2026 |
| AIoT Security in Healthcare Systems | H Mosa, QA Al-Haija | 2025 |
| Performance Comparison of Spatial Data Indexing Using Distributed Systems | H Mosa, A Saleh, A Al-Badarneh | 2025 |
| Streaming-Based Intrusion Detection with Big Data and Online Learning Algorithms | A Saleh, H Mosa, M Alkasassbeh | 2025 |
| Improving Fake News Detection in Arabic Using ML and DL Algorithms | A Qusef, H Mosa, A El-Hassan | 2025 |
| Cloud-Based Software Architecture for Scalability and Resilience | A Saleh, H Mosa, A Qusef, QA Al-Haija | 2025 |
Impact
Community initiatives: HatemTech & CyberHubJo
Founded in 2021, HatemTech is a community initiative elevating cybersecurity literacy for schools, universities, and professionals. We combine immersive bootcamps, hands-on labs, and bilingual resources to close the cyber skills gap across the Middle East.
CyberHubJo
CyberHubJo, established in 2024, is Jordan's pioneering cyber range and youth hub. Through nationwide awareness tours, student capture-the-flag leagues, and mentorship circles, the platform inspires the next generation of cyber defenders.
- National school outreach and cyber-safety roadshows
- Career mentorship spanning technical and leadership tracks
- Joint hackathons with regional innovation partners
Programs & partnerships
Collaborations span ministries, NGOs, and tech communities including Women in Cybersecurity Bahrain, Tamkeen, Queen Rania Foundation, and regional startup accelerators.
Credentials
Recognized by leading security authorities
- Cyberdiplomacy — United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs
- Cyber Threat Management — Cisco
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals — IBM
- Foundations of Operationalizing MITRE ATT&CK — AttackIQ
- ITIL® 4 — AXELOS Global Best Practice
- Azure Fundamentals — Microsoft
- Microsoft Innovative Educator — Microsoft
- Ransomware Readiness — ISC2
- Cybersecurity Within IT & ICS Domains — CISA
- Cybersecurity Essentials — Cisco
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