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Starr Abdelhadi's career journey began with advocating for sexual assault victims before she pursued a master’s degree in cybersecurity, specializing in computer forensics. During this time, her research focused on cybersex trafficking, studying the behaviors and methods of traffickers. As a computer forensics intern at Homeland Security Investigations, she honed her expertise in cybercrime investigations, human trafficking, and policy development, gaining valuable insights into the behavioral traits of cybercriminals. Currently, Abdelhadi works as a cybersecurity engineer specializing in incident response, digital forensics, and vulnerability management. She uses her skills to support missions and protect critical infrastructures, with a particular focus on enhancing digital forensics methods within the industrial control systems domain. This includes developing and refining techniques specific to industrial control systems environments, where the nuances of cyber threats and forensic investigations differ from traditional information technology systems. Outside of her professional life, Abdelhadi is devoted to mental and physical health, dedicating five years to competitive bodybuilding. She maintains a balanced lifestyle, enjoying activities at the gym, hiking, and exploring national parks. Abdelhadi is a proud pet parent to Sunni, her 11-year-old Shiba Inu.

• Vulnerability Management
• Presentation Skills
• Computer Forensics
• Network Security
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Cybercrime Investigation
• Incident Response
• Internet of Things

• Master of Science, Cyber Security: Computer Forensics, Utica College
• Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations, Park University

• Women in Cybersecurity ISC2

• WINS Awardee 2024

2024

• Abdelhadi E.M., M.D. Watson, S. Purohit, Q.J. Wright-Mockler, B.R. Morton, and P.L. McKenzie. 2024. Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) Data Categorization Study. PNNL-36023. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

2023

• Abdelhadi E.M., P.L. McKenzie, M.D. Watson, and L.E. Campbell. 2023. Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Cyber Test and Evaluation (T&E). PNNL-34353. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
• Lancaster M.J., J.L. Christensen, M.A. Hornbuckle, J.C. Huckett, A.K. Otte, T.R. Rice, and S.T. Stephen, et al. 2023. Food and Agriculture Risk Modeling Cyberattack Vulnerability (FARM-CV) Model FY23 Final Report. PNNL-35437. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
• Lancaster M.J., E.M. Abdelhadi, J.L. Christensen, J.C. Huckett, and T.R. Rice. 2023. Food and Agriculture Risk Modeling (FARM) Cybersecurity Vulnerability and Consequence Modeling. PNNL-34699. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

2017

• Abdelhadi, Entesar. Utica College ProQuest Dissertation & Thesis, 2017. 10278993. The Offline Harm of the Online Human Sex Trafficking Industry.