As an experienced Cyber Security Analyst and Network Security Specialist, I bring extensive expertise in designing and implementing robust cyber defenses that uphold confidentiality, integrity, and availability of digital assets for organizations across various sectors. With proficiency in cyber threat intelligence, penetration testing, and network security monitoring, I apply a wide range of best practices and security standards to ensure comprehensive protection against emerging cyber threats.
In my role as a Certified Ethical Hacker, I employ advanced penetration testing methodologies using industry-leading tools like Kali Linux, Nessus, Metasploit, and Wireshark 💻🔒. Through assessments grounded in ISO 27001 and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, I identify and address security gaps with effective remediation strategies. My skills extend to digital forensics using EnCase and FTK, providing data-driven insights crucial for your organization’s security management. 📊
My background also includes expertise in Incident Response Planning and Cyber Security Risk Analysis aligned with NIST CSF and CIS Top 20 controls, ensuring resilient incident management. Additionally, I conduct Cyber Security Audits using tools like Qualys and SolarWinds, leveraging industry best practices to fortify organizational cyber defenses.
I specialize in advanced threat modeling, conducting comprehensive DREAD and STRIDE analyses to proactively address potential risks in complex network environments. I also perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing with tools like Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP, identifying critical vulnerabilities that could jeopardize your systems’ security. My expertise in implementing advanced security mechanisms, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and encryption protocols, aligns with CASA Tier 2 and ISO 27001 standards, ensuring robust network protection. Furthermore, I provide strategic security recommendations tailored to compliance frameworks like PCI DSS, SWIFT Security, and SOC 2 to enhance your digital ecosystem's security posture.
With a proactive approach and strong communication skills, I ensure urgent project delivery and a quick 24-hour turnaround time, ensuring personalized security support that meets your specific requirements.
Best Regards. 🙏
Internet Security
Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Assessment
Web App Penetration Testing
Website Security
Information Security
Cloud Security
Cybersecurity Management
Network Security
Digital Forensics
Cybersecurity Monitoring
Security Assessment & Testing
Application Security
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Network Penetration Testing
Nouman A.
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
$10/hr
4.8
216 jobs
Need better Google rankings or worried about your site’s security?
I can help with a full SEO Audit, WordPress security hardening, and performance improvements to keep your site fast, safe, and ranking higher.
Comprehensive SEO Audit
- I provide a detailed, easy-to-follow report with clear action steps using industry-leading tools.
- Audit Highlights
- Domain & Technical Analysis
- Meta Data Review (titles & descriptions)
- Broken Link Check & Redirect Review
- Mobile Optimization & Speed Testing
- Image & Keyword Analysis
- Competitor & Analytics Insights
Off-Page SEO Audit
- Backlink & Citation Analysis
- Competitor Backlink Review
- Plan for High-Quality Link Building
You’ll receive a document that lists all key SEO factors, shows where your site stands, and explains how to fix every issue.
WordPress Security & Maintenance
- Malware & virus removal
- Ongoing site protection and hardening
- Secure migration to new host or domain
- HTTPS/SSL setup and safe updates
- Speed optimization & troubleshooting
- Brute-force attack prevention
- Recovery from hacks or malicious redirects
Local SEO Services
- Local SEO audits & on-page optimization
- Google My Business/Bing/Apple Maps setup & optimization
- Schema markup for local search
- Competitor analysis & quality citation building
- Local backlink acquisition & citation audits
Other SEO Expertise
- WordPress & E-commerce SEO
- YouTube SEO
- Penalty recovery
- In-depth keyword research
- Off-page and on-page optimization
- Social media strategy integration
Tools I Use
- Google Analytics • Google Search Console • SEMrush • Moz • Screaming Frog SEO Spider Pro
WordPress Security
Website Security
Website Migration
WordPress
Divi
SEO-Based Website
WordPress Development
WordPress Website
Google Local Business Optimization
SEO Performance
Troubleshooting
On-Page SEO
Website Audit
SEO Audit
Malware Removal
Mustafa Z.
Islamabad, Pakistan
$15/hr
5.0
21 jobs
I’m a specialist in Network Security, OSINT, Dark Web Monitoring, Reverse Engineering, Python Scripting, Automation, Malware Analysis, Malware Removal, Software Testing and Code Refactoring. I also deliver secure and reliable web development solutions.
Services I Provide:
- Network Security & Penetration Testing: audits, vulnerability assessments, malware analysis, malware removal
- GRC & Compliance: risk assessments, security policies and procedures, compliance assessments, control reviews, security gap assessments, risk management and compliance documentation
- SIEM & Incident Response: log monitoring, threat detection, rapid response
- OSINT, Dark Web Monitoring & Digital Forensics: investigations, digital footprint analysis, dark web searches and exposure monitoring, forensic evidence collection and analysis.
- Python Automation & Scripting: web scraping, data collection, workflow automation
- Programming Languages: html, css, javascript, php, mysql, c++, c
- Software Testing & QA: functional, security and performance testing
- Secure Web Development: web apps with security-first design
- Network Simulation & Configuration: cisco packet tracer, gns3
I provide clear communication, actionable reports, and practical solutions. Let’s secure your systems, automate tasks or build your next web project!
Vulnerability Assessment
Reverse Engineering
Digital Forensics
Malware Detection
Linux
Network Security
Computer Network
Artificial Intelligence
Information Security
Security Operation Center
Docker
Python
Cybersecurity Tool
Malware Removal
Cloud Computing
Software Testing
Web Development
Computing & Networking
PCI DSS
Governance, Risk & Compliance Software
Muhammad Saad M.
Lahore, Pakistan
$20/hr
5.0
6 jobs
Certified cybersecurity specialist (ISC2, eJPT, ISO 27001) with 5+ years of hands-on experience securing enterprises across banking, telecom, and e-commerce sectors. I transform compliance frameworks like SOC 2, CMMC and ISO 27001 into operational shields—implementing risk controls, hardening networks, and conducting technical audits that reduce vulnerabilities by 40%+.
My toolbox:
🔒 Compliance: ISMS implementation • Gap analysis, risk treatment planning, and technical guidance on implementation of controls • Policy & Procedure development • SOC 2/ISO 27001 audits • GDPR • HIPAA & other regulatory standards • Risk-based assessments to identify vulnerabilities and prioritize remediation.
⚔️ Offensive Security: Penetration testing (NMAP/Metasploit/Burpsuite) • Vulnerability assessment, Detailed reports with remediation guidance and retesting support.
🌐 Infrastructure: Palo Alto/Cisco firewalls • Kubernetes security • Wazuh SIEM • Azure Active Directory • Remote Access and Site-to-site VPN Configurations
Let's build your resilience—not just compliance."*
Penetration Testing
Web App Penetration Testing
Network Engineering
Compliance
Government Reporting Compliance
Information Security
Computer Network
Computing & Networking
Network Penetration Testing
OWASP
Ethical Hacking
Zeeshan H.
Islamabad, Pakistan
$25/hr
4.9
8 jobs
I'm a cybersecurity professional with 7+ years of experience in website and web application security, incident response, SOC operations, and security monitoring for enterprise environments.
I work directly with servers, web apps, logs, alerts, and detection rules to deliver practical fixes, not generic checklists. Whether you need a hacked website cleaned, an app tested before launch, or a full SOC built, I'll tell you plainly what's broken and what to do about it.
SERVICES
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Website Security Audit
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-Full scan for common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top risks)
-Outdated software, plugin, and misconfiguration checks
-Admin panel exposure review
-File and directory permission checks
-Basic database exposure review
-SSL and security header validation
→ Deliverable: risk report (Critical/High/Medium/Low) + plain-English fix list
Hacked Website Recovery
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-Identify how the attacker gained access
-Remove malware, backdoors, and injected scripts
-Clean infected files and restore safe versions
-Secure admin access (password reset, session invalidation)
-Patch the vulnerability used in the attack
→ Deliverable: clean restored website + root cause explanation + prevention checklist
Website Protection & Hardening
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-Disable unnecessary access points and services
-Configure firewall and security rules
-Protect forms from spam and bots
-Implement rate limiting and login protection
-Secure file upload functionality
-DDoS and abuse mitigation guidance
→ Deliverable: hardened configuration + reduced attack surface + before/after summary
Secure Login & Access Control
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-Enforce strong password policies
-Configure multi-factor authentication (MFA)
-Admin panel restriction (IP / role-based)
-Session security (timeouts, token handling)
-Brute-force protection (lockouts, throttling)
→ Deliverable: secure login system with reduced unauthorized-access risk
Web Application Security Testing (OWASP Top 10)
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-Injection testing (SQL, command, etc.)
-Authentication and session bypass testing
-Input validation testing
-API endpoint security checks
-Business logic abuse scenarios
→ Deliverable: detailed vulnerability report + proof of concept (screenshots/evidence) + prioritized fixes
Incident Response & Log Investigation
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-Breach investigation
-Server compromise analysis
-Malware analysis support
-Log-based attack reconstruction
-Suspicious activity investigation
-Root cause analysis
-Post-incident technical reporting
SIEM & Detection Engineering
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-SIEM setup and configuration
-Log source integration
-Custom detection rule development
-Alert tuning and false positive reduction
-Alert fatigue reduction
-MITRE ATT&CK mapping
-Dashboard creation
SOC Setup, Architecture & Compliance
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-SOC setup for startups / lightweight SOC design
-Log retention strategy
-Incident response policy design
-Security monitoring framework
-SOC 2 logging requirements support
-ISO 27001 monitoring controls
-Security gap analysis
-Detection maturity assessment
Web Application Firewall
Web Application Security
Network Security
Information Security
Network Monitoring
Security Infrastructure
Security Operation Center
Academic Research
Security Analysis
Threat Detection
Malware Removal
Digital Forensics
Elasticsearch
Hammad Q.
Islamabad, Pakistan
$14/hr
5.0
21 jobs
RMM focused Cloud & Systems Engineer with 10+ years of experience in mission-critical and enterprise environments. I hold an MS in Information Security and specialize in Managed IT Services, MSP environments, Microsoft 365 (Intune, Security, Purview, Exchange) Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Network Engineering.
I help businesses design, secure, automate, and manage their IT infrastructure with a strong focus on uptime, compliance, performance optimization, and proactive monitoring.
#Managed Services & RMM Expertise
Extensive hands-on experience with:
• Datto RMM, Datto EDR, Datto Backup
• Pulseway
• NinjaOne
• ManageEngine
• Ivanti
#Delivering:
✔ Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
✔ Patch Management & Automated Updates
✔ Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
✔ Antivirus Deployment (Bitdefender GravityZone)
✔ Vulnerability Management
✔ Compliance Enforcement
✔ Asset Discovery & Inventory Management
✔ Backup Monitoring & Disaster Recovery
#Cloud & DevOps Engineering
Strong expertise in:
• Azure VMs, VMSS, AKS
• Azure Networking & Storage
• Azure Site Recovery
• Azure Arc
• Hybrid Cloud Architecture
• Azure Security Center / Defender for Cloud
#Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda
• IAM & RBAC
• VPC & Security Groups
• CloudWatch Monitoring
• Encryption & Backup Strategies
✔ Cloud Migration (On-Prem to Cloud)
✔ Cost Optimization
✔ Infrastructure as Code
✔ Automation using PowerShell, Bash & Python
#Microsoft 365 & Security Specialist
Advanced expertise in:
• Exchange Online
• SharePoint Online
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Intune (Endpoint Manager)
• Autopilot Provisioning
• MDM / MAM
• Conditional Access & Zero Trust
• Microsoft Purview (DLP, eDiscovery, Retention Policies)
• Defender for Endpoint
• Defender for Office 365
• Defender for Identity
• Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR)
✔ User Lifecycle Management
✔ Hybrid Identity (Azure AD Connect)
✔ RBAC & Security Hardening
✔ Compliance & Governance
#Active Directory & Identity Management
• AD Architecture Design
• FSMO Role Management
• Group Policy Design & Optimization
• Replication Troubleshooting
• Security Hardening
• ADFS, SSO/SAML
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Okta & LDAP Integration
#Network & Firewall Engineering
Cisco Certified (CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNP ENARSI)
Hands-on experience with:
• Cisco Routers & Switches
• Cisco Meraki
• Cisco ASA
• Palo Alto
• FortiGate
• Juniper vSRX
• pfSense
• Sangfor
✔ VLAN, QoS, NAT, IPSec VPN
✔ Site-to-Site VPN (IPsec)
✔ Remote Access VPN Deployment
✔ SSL VPN Configuration
✔ Firewall Policy Management
✔ Network Security Hardening
✔ High Availability Design
✔ RAID Configuration & Server Hardware (iLO, iDRAC, IPMI)
#Network, System & Security Assessments:
Network Security Assessment
Vulnerability Assessment
IT Infrastructure Assessment
Risk Assessment
Cybersecurity Assessment
Active Directory Security Assessment
Cloud Security Assessment
Firewall & VPN Security Assessment
#Linux & Windows Server Administration
Linux: RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, SLES, Kali
Windows: Server 2012–2022, Windows 10/11
✔ SCCM, WSUS
✔ Patch Management
✔ System Hardening
✔ 24/7 Monitoring
✔ Performance Optimization
#Backup & Disaster Recovery
• Veeam
• Azure Backup
• Windows Server Backup
• Snapshot Management
• rsync
• NAS & OBS Storage
#CCTV / Video Surveillance
CCTV System Design & Deployment
IP Camera Installation & Configuration
NVR / DVR Setup and Troubleshooting
Video Surveillance Network Design
PoE Switch Configuration for Cameras
Remote CCTV Monitoring Setup
Camera Storage & Video Retention Management
Surveillance System Troubleshooting
Multi-site Camera Deployment
Secure CCTV Network Architecture
Cisco Meraki
macOS
Digital Forensics
Network Administration
System Administration
Network Security
Data Recovery
Azure DevOps
Microsoft Intune
Palo Alto Firewalls
Office 365
Microsoft Active Directory
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