Penetration tester and cybersecurity specialist offering VAPT for web applications, APIs, and network infrastructure. I find the exploitable weaknesses in your systems before a real attacker does, prove each one with a working proof of concept, and rate it by the actual risk to your business.
I've worked both sides of security. I test systems the way an intruder would — real ethical hacking, not a checklist — and as a SOC analyst I've watched those same attacks surface in the logs. So I don't just hand you a list of problems. I can tell you what a real breach would look like on your side and how to catch the next one early.
Most "penetration test" reports are a scanner's output dumped into a PDF and padded with false positives. I don't work that way. Every finding is tested by hand, proven with a working PoC, and written so your developers fix what counts instead of chasing noise.
What I do:
- Web application penetration testing — full OWASP Top 10 coverage
- API security testing for REST and GraphQL
- Internal and external network and infrastructure VAPT
- Vulnerability assessment with clear remediation guidance
- Cloud and SaaS security assessments
- SOC support: SIEM monitoring, log analysis, threat detection, incident response
- Reviewing existing scan results and stripping out the false positives
What I regularly find: SQL injection, SSTI, command injection, XSS, CSRF, IDOR and broken access control, authentication and session flaws, business logic abuse, API weaknesses, and server and cloud misconfigurations.
Every report gives you a severity rating, the business impact in plain English, steps to reproduce, and remediation your developers can ship right away. All work is fully authorized, kept inside the agreed scope, and confidential.
Send me your scope, or just tell me what's keeping you up at night, and I'll walk you through how I'd test it and exactly what you'll get back.
Vulnerability Assessment
Penetration Testing
Ethical Hacking
Web Application Security
Network Penetration Testing
Metasploit
OWASP
Information Security
Security Testing
Raja U.
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
$5/hr
5.0
5 jobs
Hello,
I'm a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and WordPress Developer specializing in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, website security, and secure WordPress development.
My goal is to help businesses identify security weaknesses before attackers do and build websites that are secure, reliable, and optimized for performance.
I have experience in assessing web applications, identifying vulnerabilities, analyzing security risks, and providing detailed remediation recommendations. Alongside cybersecurity services, I develop and secure WordPress websites for businesses, startups, and personal brands.
Cybersecurity Services
✔ Web Application Penetration Testing
✔ Vulnerability Assessment
✔ Security Audits
✔ OWASP Top 10 Testing
✔ WordPress Security Assessment
✔ Security Hardening
✔ Malware Detection & Cleanup
✔ Security Reports with Remediation Guidance
WordPress Services
✔ Custom WordPress Website Development
✔ WordPress Security Implementation
✔ Elementor & Page Builder Development
✔ WooCommerce Setup & Configuration
✔ Theme & Plugin Customization
✔ Website Migration
✔ Speed Optimization
✔ Bug Fixes & Maintenance
What You Can Expect
Detailed and professional reporting
Clear communication throughout the project
Focus on security best practices
Timely delivery
Practical recommendations that improve security and performance
Whether you need a penetration test for your web application, a security review of your WordPress website, or a complete WordPress solution with security built in from the start, I am ready to help.
Let's discuss your project and find the best solution for your business.
Vulnerability Assessment
WordPress
Cybersecurity Management
Web App Penetration Testing
Penetration Testing
Network Penetration Testing
Remote IT Management
IT Support
Kali Linux
Ethical Hacking
Information Security
Web Application Security
Bug Bounty
Cybersecurity Tool
OWASP
WordPress Development
WordPress Website
Muhammad D.
Mardan, Pakistan
$15/hr
5.0
6 jobs
I’m a versatile Cybersecurity Specialist with hands-on experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, bug bounty hunting, and malware removal. I help businesses protect their digital assets through proactive security assessments and threat mitigation strategies tailored to their specific needs.
From web and network penetration testing to securing WordPress sites and removing malware infections, I’ve worked on various cybersecurity projects—both freelance and professionally—using tools like Nmap, Nessus, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Metasploit, and more.
Why Work With Me?
* Penetration Testing (Web, Network, Application)
* Ethical Hacking and Exploit Development
* Malware Analysis and Removal
* Bug Bounty Reporting (XSS, SQLi, RCE, and more)
* WordPress & CMS Security Hardening
* Vulnerability Assessment & Security Audits
* Security Policy Advisory and Awareness Training
I bring a mix of practical experience and strong foundational knowledge in cybersecurity domains such as access control, social engineering defense, cryptography, and incident handling. I take pride in delivering timely, transparent, and effective results with full documentation.
Skills:
Access Control, Application Security, Cloud Security, Cyber Defense, Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking, Event Logging, Firewalls, IPv4, Information Privacy, Internet of Things, Network Elements, Network Protocols, Network Security, Operational Reporting, Penetration Testing, Personal Integrity, Physical Security, Public Key Cryptography, Security Policies, Social Engineering, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Wireless Communication.
Work Experience:
Cybersecurity Intern (Remote)
CyberSec Solutions Pvt. Ltd. | June 2023 – Sept 2023
* Performed web application and internal network penetration tests
* Used Nmap, Nessus, and Burp Suite for vulnerability scanning
* Created detailed security reports with mitigation recommendations
* Participated in simulated red team/blue team exercises
Projects:
✅ Malware Removal & Browser Hijack Fix via Remote Access (Completed via Upwork, July 2025)
Microsoft Edge browser was hijacked and redirecting searches to Yahoo/Searchabunch. System showed signs of malware and PUP infection.
Tools Used: Malwarebytes, AdwCleaner, Windows Defender, AnyDesk, Microsoft Edge, Windows Tools,
✅Freelance Ethical Hacker (Remote)}
Upwork & Fiverr | Jan 2023 – May 2023
* Conducted black-box/white-box testing for websites and mobile apps
* Discovered and reported XSS, SQLi, and insecure authentication vulnerabilities
* Created Metasploit payloads for exploit demonstrations
* Hardened WordPress sites against brute-force and plugin exploits
✅Metasploitable 2 Exploitation Lab
* Exploited FTP, SSH, Samba, Tomcat, UnrealIRCd, and ProFTPD services
* Conducted post-exploitation: password extraction, privilege escalation
* Created custom Android & Windows payloads and RATs
✅Cybersecurity Training – DF2 Mardan (NAVTTC)**
*3-Month Practical Cybersecurity Training*
* Monitored traffic using Wireshark & Snort
* Conducted phishing simulations & staff awareness sessions
* Deployed basic firewall & IDS configurations
* Logged incidents & supported root cause analysis
✅Certifications
• Ethical Hacker – Cisco Networking Academy
• Introduction to Cybersecurity – Cisco Networking Academy
• Network Defense – Cisco Networking Academy (Dec 2023 – Jan 2024)
• Network Basics – Cisco Networking Academy (Feb 2023 – Mar 2023)
• Cryptography – Coursera (Add link if available)
📘 Coursework
• Firewalls, IPv4, Information Privacy, Internet of Things
• Network Elements & Protocols
• Network Security, Penetration Testing
• Public Key Cryptography, Threat Detection
• Social Engineering, Physical Security
• Vulnerability Assessment & Scanning
• Operational Reporting, Security Policies
Vulnerability Assessment
Cybersecurity Tool
Ethical Hacking
Penetration Testing
Malware Removal
Network Security
Web Application Security
Wireshark
Metasploit
Social Engineering Assessment
Bug Fix
Bug Bounty
Bug Reports
Technical Writing
DevOps Engineering
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!
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
C++
C
Cloud Computing
Software Testing
Web Development
Computing & Networking
Talha K.
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
$25/hr
4.9
15 jobs
Your business has vulnerabilities. The question is whether you find them first or an attacker does.
I'm a penetration tester and cloud security specialist with 7 years securing fintech, healthcare, and SaaS environments 50+ cloud infrastructures hardened across AWS, Azure, and GCP, and VAPT engagements spanning web apps, APIs, mobile applications, and Active Directory. I have guided organizations through ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and NIST 800-171 from gap assessment all the way to audit-ready.
If you want an ethical hacker who delivers clear, risk-ranked findings your team can actually act on not a scanner report with 300 unfiltered CVEs — send me a message.
Penetration Testing & VAPT
I find what automated tools miss. Web applications, mobile apps, APIs, network infrastructure, Active Directory, and cloud platforms all in scope. Manual exploitation, threat modeling, and source code reviews using Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, and custom tooling.
Cloud Security & Configuration Hardening
A single misconfigured IAM role or exposed storage bucket can compromise your entire infrastructure. I conduct thorough security reviews and implement hardening across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OpenStack covering identity management, network controls, data encryption, zero trust architecture, and container security.
Compliance & Regulatory Audits ISO 27001 · HIPAA · PCI DSS · SOC 2 · NIST
I have supported 3+ ISO 27001 certifications and multiple HIPAA and PCI DSS engagements, focusing on what auditors actually require rather than unnecessary complexity. Ground zero to audit-ready.
Red Team & Social Engineering
Technology is rarely the weakest link. Adversary simulations, phishing campaigns, physical security assessments, and zero trust evaluation to expose your real-world attack surface beyond the technical perimeter.
Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)
When a breach occurs, speed is everything. Breach containment, malware analysis, forensic investigation, threat hunting, SIEM review, and incident response planning so you recover fast and rebuild stronger.
My reports are written for decision-makers, not just security teams. I stay involved through remediation, and many clients retain me as an ongoing security advisor. That continued trust is what I consider the strongest measure of the work.
Vulnerability Assessment
Cybersecurity Management
System Security
Web Application
Malware Detection
Risk Assessment
Incident Response Plan
Penetration Testing
API Testing
Web App Penetration Testing
WordPress Malware Removal
Cyber Threat Intelligence
PCI DSS
Nessus
Metasploit
Red Team Assessment
Zero Trust Architecture
Hassan S.
Karachi, Pakistan
$12/hr
5.0
4 jobs
Your applications and infrastructure are only as secure as the last person who tried to break in. I make sure that person is me — before a real attacker gets there.
I'm an offensive security specialist with 7+ years in ethical hacking, and I've led hundreds of penetration tests, security audits, and red team engagements — for multinational enterprises with thousands of assets and for startups that need to prove security to win their first big customer. My focus is hands-on, manual exploitation: finding the flaws automated scanners miss, then showing you exactly how an attacker would chain them into real damage.
Every engagement ends with a report your developers can actually act on — not a 200-page scanner dump.
Here's how I help:
🔍 Penetration Testing
Comprehensive manual + automated testing of web apps, APIs, mobile apps, servers, and networks (internal and external). I work with industry-standard tooling — Burp Suite Professional, Nessus — alongside custom scripts refined across past engagements to dig deeper than off-the-shelf tools allow.
📑 Professional Reporting & Risk Analysis
A clear, professionally written report for every finding, including step-by-step exploitation methodology, full HTTP requests/responses, annotated proof-of-concept screenshots, standardized CVSS v4.0 ratings, and the real business impact tied to each affected asset.
🛠️ Remediation Guidance
Tailored, best-practice fixes for every issue — explained so both your engineers and your decision-makers understand the risk and the path to closing it.
🌐 Asset Discovery & Mapping
Active and passive reconnaissance to reveal your true attack surface: subdomain enumeration, port and service discovery, and identification of exposed public-facing assets.
🔁 Free Retest & Validation
A complimentary re-test after you've remediated — verifying fixes hold and confirming no alternate exploitation paths remain.
🕵️ OSINT Reconnaissance
Open-source intelligence to surface what attackers already know about you: breached credentials, leaked documents, exposed metadata, and chatter on forums and the dark web — backed by access to a curated repository of 4+ billion records.
🤝 Pre-Engagement Consulting
Scoping sessions to define your Scope of Work, choose the right engagement type (black-box, grey-box, or white-box), set access requirements, and guide first-time clients through the process end to end.
🎯 Post-Engagement Debrief
A walkthrough of every finding — clarifying technical impact in plain language, prioritizing by real-world risk, and mapping out how to strengthen your security posture going forward.
If you're protecting customer data, preparing for a compliance or vendor security review, or simply want to know where you stand before someone else finds out — let's talk. Send me a message with a bit about your project and I'll tell you honestly how I can help.
Vulnerability Assessment
Information Security
Penetration Testing
Security Assessment & Testing
Security Testing
Web App Penetration Testing
Cybersecurity Management
Kali Linux
Web Application Security
Cloud Security
Black Box Testing
Information Security Awareness
Network Penetration Testing
OWASP
Risk Assessment
WordPress Security
Bug Bounty
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