Two skillsets, one freelancer.
On the security side, I test web applications and servers for vulnerabilities. I identify weaknesses before attackers do, covering everything from injection flaws and authentication bypasses to misconfigurations and access control issues. After every engagement I deliver a detailed report with findings, severity levels, and remediation steps. I also handle WordPress malware removal, server hardening, and VPS setup, deployment, and troubleshooting.
On the language side, I'm a native Turkish speaker with professional English fluency. I translate and localize websites, apps, and technical content with a focus on natural tone and cultural accuracy.
What I bring to the table:
Web application penetration testing and security auditing
WordPress security, malware cleanup, and hardening
Turkish to English translation and localization
SaaS and fintech terminology expertise
Developer background (Python, Flask, JavaScript) so I understand the code behind what I translate and test
Ehtisham F.
Penetration Tester & Cybersecurity Specialist
Izmir, Turkey
$35/hr$35 per hour4.9 (37) 54 jobs $30K+ total earnings
I’m a Penetration Tester specializing in Web Applications, APIs, and SaaS Security. I manually find vulnerabilities that automated scanners often miss including IDOR/BOLA, broken authentication, authorization flaws, business logic vulnerabilities, SSRF, SQLi, XSS, and tenant-isolation issues.
CRTO & CPTS certified | 5+ years offensive security | 49 completed projects
I test web applications and APIs built with modern SaaS stacks, including **REST, GraphQL, OAuth, JWT, AWS, Supabase, and PostgreSQL**.
My testing can include:
• Web application penetration testing
• API security testing (REST/GraphQL)
• SaaS & multi-tenant security
• Authentication & authorization testing
• Business logic vulnerability testing
• Cloud/backend security reviews
• Internal network & Active Directory pentesting
• Retesting after remediation
You won't receive a report full of scanner output. I manually validate vulnerabilities, provide reproducible PoCs, explain the real-world impact, and give developers clear steps to fix them.
Reports include CVSS severity, technical evidence, remediation guidance, and executive summaries** where needed. Testing can be aligned with OWASP, PTES, and NIST SP 800-115, with reporting suitable for security programs such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
If you're launching a product, preparing for an audit, or want to know whether your application can actually withstand an attacker, I can test it from an attacker's perspective.
Mustafa B.
Senior Web & API Pentester | OSWE | Synack Top 30
Antalya, Turkey
$30/hr$30 per hour5.0 (1) 1 job $16 total earnings
I help companies identify real, exploitable security vulnerabilities in production web apps and APIs — especially in authenticated systems where flaws lead to data leaks, account takeovers, and revenue loss.
I’m an active Synack Red Team researcher, ranked Top 30 globally for critical vulnerabilities and Top 5 on Featured Targets, delivering high-impact findings on live systems with real users. My security research has also been accepted at Black Hat USA (Arsenal 2023) and DEF CON 31.
What I do (manual, attacker-minded testing)
- Broken access control (IDOR, privilege escalation, cross-account access)
- Authentication & authorization flaws
- Business-logic vulnerabilities (payments, checkout, refunds, entitlements)
- High-impact web & API issues (SQL Injection, SSRF, XSS, race conditions)
What you get
- Clear, professional reports with step-by-step reproduction
- Impact analysis focused on real-world risk
- Actionable remediation guidance
- Optional retesting to confirm fixes
- Direct developer support to explain root causes and prevent regressions
No scanner dumps. No noise.
Only manually verified vulnerabilities that can be reproduced, exploited, and fixed.
If you’re looking for security testing that reflects how attackers actually break applications — not checkbox compliance — let’s talk.
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