I find the vulnerabilities in your web apps, APIs, and networks before attackers do, then hand your team a clear, reproducible penetration testing report they can act on.
GXPN and GCIH certified. Top Rated on Upwork with 100% Job Success across web application, API, and network security engagements.
No scanner dump and no jargon wall. Every finding comes with a severity rating (CVSS), working proof of concept, and a concrete fix your developers can ship.
What I test:
- Web application penetration testing (OWASP Top 10, PTES, NIST)
- API security testing (REST, GraphQL, auth/OAuth, IDOR, broken access control)
- SaaS and multi-tenant assessments (Supabase / Firebase data-isolation testing)
- Network and external perimeter penetration testing
- Source code / secure code review
How I work: authorized testing only, on systems you own or have permission to test. Everything is documented over Upwork so you get a written record of every finding, not a verbal hand-wave. I retest after you patch to confirm the holes are actually closed.
Credentials: GXPN (GIAC Advanced Penetration Tester & Exploit Researcher), GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler), SANS CTF winner, and an active national/international CTF competitor (web, reverse, crypto, forensics).
I also handle WordPress malware removal and incident response. See my Project Catalog for a fixed-price option.
Penetration Testing
Web Application Security
WordPress
Malware Removal
Website Security
Vulnerability Assessment
Network Penetration Testing
OWASP
Information Security
API
Najam U.
Gujranwala, Pakistan
$75/hr
5.0
88 jobs
Expert-Vetted on Upwork (Top 1% of security professionals). If you're building on the cloud and want to find the security gaps attackers would exploit — before they do — I can help.
I’m a cybersecurity consultant and founder of Exfiltra, helping startups and enterprises secure their applications, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps pipelines.
I have worked with organizations generating $6B+ in annual revenue and helped companies strengthen security across cloud environments, applications, and compliance programs.
I personally lead security engagements and, when needed, bring in specialists from my team at Exfiltra to support larger or complex projects.
Most clients hire me when they want to:
✔ Secure Azure / AWS / GCP environments
✔ Perform professional penetration testing
✔ Implement DevSecOps and secure CI/CD pipelines
✔ Prepare for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, or CMMC
✔ Improve security posture using industry frameworks
CORE EXPERTISE
AZURE & CLOUD SECURITY
• Azure security architecture reviews
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud & Sentinel
• Identity security (Entra ID / Conditional Access)
• Cloud configuration reviews and CIS Benchmark hardening
APPLICATION SECURITY & PENETRATION TESTING
• Web application penetration testing
• API security testing
• Mobile application security testing
• Network and cloud penetration testing
• Assessments aligned with OWASP Top 10 and OWASP ASVS
DEVSECOPS & SECURITY AUTOMATION
• Secure CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions)
• Infrastructure as Code security (Terraform / Bicep)
• SAST and DAST integration in pipelines
SECURITY TOOLS
• Snyk
• Semgrep
• OWASP ZAP
• Burp Suite
• Wazuh
• CrowdStrike
• Microsoft Sentinel
AI & LLM SECURITY
• AI application threat modeling
• Prompt injection and model abuse testing
• Secure architecture for AI-powered applications
WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME
• Upwork Expert-Vetted (Top 1% of freelancers)
• Founder of Exfiltra – a cybersecurity services company
• Supported by a team of security specialists for larger engagements
• Contributor to OWASP ZAP
• Experience securing environments for organizations generating $6B+ in revenue
• Background in both software engineering and cybersecurity
• Security research involving organizations like the U.S. Department of Defense
NOT A GOOD FIT IF
• You want to hack or recover social media accounts
• You want enterprise-grade security but are not willing to invest in it
If your goal is to build secure systems instead of reacting to breaches later, feel free to invite me to your job or send a message describing your project.
Kali Linux
Network Security
Security Assessment & Testing
Penetration Testing
Information Security Consultation
Application Security
Vulnerability Assessment
Information Security
Web Application Security
Ethical Hacking
Cloud Security
Web App Penetration Testing
Security Management
System Security
AI Security
Secure SDLC
Security Testing
Website Security
Database Security
Cybersecurity Management
Wafa A.
Islamabad, Pakistan
$15/hr
5.0
27 jobs
💪 Top Rated
I help startups, SaaS companies, and enterprises identify security vulnerabilities before attackers do. With 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, I specialize in manual penetration testing, application security, API security, cloud security, compliance assessments, and privacy audits.
I have worked with organizations across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Canada, delivering security assessments aligned with international standards and industry best practices. My assessments have uncovered critical vulnerabilities including Account Takeover, Remote Code Execution (RCE), IDOR, Authentication & Authorization flaws, Business Logic vulnerabilities, SSRF, XSS, CSRF, SQL Injection, Sensitive Data Exposure, Security Misconfigurations, and Insecure API Implementations.
My Services
Penetration Testing
• Web Application Penetration Testing (OWASP Top 10)
• Mobile Application Security Testing (Android & iOS)
• REST & GraphQL API Security Testing
• External & Internal Network Penetration Testing
• Authentication & Authorization Testing
• Business Logic Testing
• Secure Code Review (SAST)
• Cloud Security Assessments (AWS, Azure & GCP)
Privacy & Tracking Audits
I perform non-destructive privacy and tracking audits to evaluate how websites collect, process, and share user data without making any changes to production environments.
My privacy audits include:
• Tracking & Analytics Review (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, etc.)
• Cookie & Consent Compliance Assessment
• Third-Party Script & Tag Analysis
• Privacy & Data Collection Review
• Browser Storage Review (Cookies, Local Storage & Session Storage)
• Sensitive Data Leakage Detection
• Tracking Request Analysis
• GDPR Privacy Assessment
• Actionable Privacy & Security Recommendations
Important: I do not modify, delete, or update website code, tracking configurations, analytics settings, or production systems. My work is strictly read-only and results in a detailed report highlighting privacy concerns, security risks, and practical recommendations for improvement.
Compliance & Security Frameworks
• CASA Tier 2 Security Testing
• CMMC Level 2
• NIST SP 800-171
• NIST SP 800-53
• ISO 27001
• SOC 2
• GDPR
Security Automation
I develop custom security automation solutions that help organizations reduce manual effort and improve their security posture.
Automation services include:
• Vulnerability Management Automation
• Security Testing Automation
• Compliance Reporting Automation
• Security Workflow Automation
• Custom Security Scripts & Tools
Technical Toolkit
Security Tools
• Burp Suite Professional
• OWASP ZAP
• Nmap
• Nessus
• Metasploit
• SonarQube
• Veracode
• Appknox
• Bandit
Infrastructure & Cloud Security
• Cloudflare
• Imperva WAF
• Firewall Configuration
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Access Control Management
• Database Security
Programming & Automation
• Python
• Bash
• Node.js
• Java
Why Clients Hire Me
✅ 5+ Years of Professional Cybersecurity Experience
✅ Manual Security Testing Not Just Automated Scanner Reports
✅ Clear, Actionable Reports with Risk Ratings and Remediation Guidance
✅ Independent Security Consultant (No Agency, No Subcontracting)
✅ Strong Communication Throughout the Engagement
✅ Flexible Across Multiple Time Zones (Including EST Overlap)
Deliverables
Every assessment includes:
• Executive Summary
• Technical Findings with Evidence
• Risk Severity (CVSS/OWASP where applicable)
• Step-by-Step Reproduction
• Screenshots & Proof of Concept
• Practical Remediation Recommendations
• Optional Re-Testing After Fixes
Due to client confidentiality, I do not publicly share full penetration testing reports. However, I can demonstrate redacted professional reports during a screen-sharing meeting or after an NDA is signed.
Whether you need a comprehensive penetration test, a privacy and tracking audit, an application security assessment, or compliance guidance, I'm here to help you strengthen your security posture and reduce risk.
Let's discuss your project.
Computer Network
Information Security
Network Penetration Testing
Penetration Testing
Testing
Software Testing
Malware Removal
Digital Forensics
Web App Penetration Testing
Security Testing
Cloud Testing
Cloud Security
Compliance
SOC 2
IT Compliance Audit
AI Compliance
GDPR Compliance Review
SOC 2 Report
Compliance Consultation
Talha M.
Multan, Pakistan
$17/hr
4.8
32 jobs
🔐 Wazuh SIEM specialist and SOC engineer with hands-on experience deploying,
configuring, and managing security monitoring infrastructure for enterprise
environments. I help businesses detect threats, respond to incidents, and maintain
secure, high-availability IT infrastructure across Linux and Windows systems.
Whether you need a Wazuh SIEM deployed from scratch, SIEM alert tuning, endpoint
security hardening, or full SOC operations support. I deliver production-ready
solutions, not just configurations.
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🛡 SECURITY & SIEM
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✔ Wazuh SIEM – Full deployment, agent onboarding, custom rules & decoders
✔ Log Management & Analysis – Syslog, Windows Event Logs, CEF/JSON ingestion
✔ Threat Detection & Incident Response – Alert triage, IR documentation, root cause analysis
✔ Endpoint Security – Kaspersky EDR, ESET PROTECT, VirusTotal FIM integration
✔ Firewall & Network Security – pfSense, FortiGate, IPsec VPN, WAN hardening
✔ GeoIP Enrichment & Attack Dashboards – OpenSearch/Kibana visualizations
✔ Active Response Automation – Python scripting, email alerting, SMTP integrations
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🖥 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
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✔ Windows Server – Active Directory (AD DS), DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, AD CS
✔ Linux Server – Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat / RHEL — setup, hardening, automation
✔ Virtualization – VMware ESXi, Proxmox VE, Hyper-V, XenServer
✔ Monitoring & NMS – Zabbix, PRTG, Nagios, Wazuh agent health monitoring
✔ Backup & Recovery – Veeam Backup, NFS, disaster recovery planning
✔ Email & Cloud – Zimbra Mail Server, Nextcloud, OwnCloud
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🌐 NETWORKING
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✔ Routing & Switching – VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, static & dynamic routing
✔ VPN – IPsec site-to-site, OpenVPN, WireGuard, Cloudflare Zero Trust
✔ Firewalls – pfSense HA/CARP cluster, FortiGate policy management
✔ Remote Access – RustDesk, MeshCentral, self-hosted RDP solutions
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📜 CERTIFICATIONS
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✔ CC – Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC²)
✔ CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate
✔ RHCSA – In Progress
I bring real enterprise experience not just lab setups. My work spans SOC
operations at a national-scale defense retail chain, infrastructure security
across border terminals and logistics sites, and ongoing managed security
services for international clients.
📩 Available for one-time projects, ongoing retainers, and urgent engagements.
Let's secure your infrastructure message me to get started.
Kali Linux
Linux System Administration
Linux
System Administration
SSL
Antivirus & Security Software
Nagios Core
System Monitoring
PfSense
Incident Response Plan
Intrusion Detection
Network Security
Zabbix
VMware vSphere
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Security Operation Center
Information Security
Mustafa Z.
Islamabad, Pakistan
$15/hr
5.0
16 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
- 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!
Linux
Reverse Engineering
Digital Forensics
Malware Detection
Network Security
Vulnerability Assessment
Computer Network
Artificial Intelligence
Information Security
Security Operation Center
Docker
Python
Cybersecurity Tool
Malware Removal
C++
C
Cloud Computing
Software Testing
Web Development
Computing & Networking
Md.Repon H.
Kushtia, Bangladesh
$25/hr
4.9
114 jobs
I am a certified cybersecurity professional specializing in Penetration Testing, VAPT, and Digital Forensics with extensive hands-on experience securing Web, Mobile, API, Network, and Server environments.
I help businesses identify real-world vulnerabilities, investigate cyber incidents, recover critical evidence, and strengthen their overall security posture with clear, actionable, and professional reports.
🛡️ Penetration Testing & VAPT Services
I provide manual + automated security assessments with detailed findings, including:
✔️ Web Application Penetration Testing (OWASP Top 10, 4000+ vulnerability checks)
✔️API Security Testing (REST, GraphQL, SOAP)
✔️ Mobile Application Security (Android & iOS)
✔️Network Penetration Testing (Internal & External)
✔️Active Directory Security Assessments
✔️Cloud Security Reviews (AWS, Azure & Google Cloud)
✔️Authentication & Authorization Testing
✔️Business Logic Vulnerability Assessment
✔️LLM/AI Application Security Assessment
✔️ Red Team & Adversary Simulation
✔️ Secure Configuration Reviews
🕵️♂️ Digital Forensics & Cybercrime Investigation
✔️ Cybercrime Investigations & Incident Response
✔️ Malware Analysis
✔️ Data Recovery (deleted/corrupted files)
✔️ Forensic Imaging & Analysis (.E01, .RAW, .IMG, .OVA, etc.)
✔️ Log Analysis & Timeline Reconstruction
✔️ Email Fraud, Phishing & Spoof Analysis
✔️ Corporate Cybersecurity Consultation
✔️ Professional Forensic Reporting for Legal Use
📄 Document Authenticity & Tampering Detection
Physical Documents:
✔️ Ink & Paper Analysis
✔️ Watermarks, Indentations, Aging Patterns
✔️ Detection of Erasures, Alterations & Page Substitution
Digital Documents:
✔️ Metadata Examination
✔️ File Signature Analysis
✔️ Detection of Hidden or Modified Content
Handwriting & Signature Verification:
✔️ Pattern & Stroke Analysis
✔️ Comparison with Known Samples
💬 Have Questions?
Feel free to message me — I reply quickly and provide free initial consultation.
Kali Linux
Network Security
WordPress
Virus Removal
Penetration Testing
Information Security
Web Application Security
Malware Removal
Digital Forensics
System Security
Cybersecurity Tool
Vulnerability Assessment
WordPress Malware Removal
Security Analysis
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