๐๐๐ฅ๐ ยท ๐ฒ๐ป ยท ๐๐ข๐๐ - ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐๐ค. ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐๐.
๐ผ SERVICES
๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ for web and mobile apps, APIs, and auth flows
๐ ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ and ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ (OWASP Top 10)
๐ก๏ธ ๐๐๐ and ๐๐/๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ hardening
โ๏ธ ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ and ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ (React, Node, SaaS, MVPs)
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๐๐๐% ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ | ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ (๐๐๐๐๐) | ๐+ ๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ in tech | Available now
I find and fix security holes in web applications, APIs, and AI systems. I bring an MS Cyber Security degree from PIEAS and 9+ years building production software, so I test like an attacker and fix like a developer. I look for problems at the code level, not just what an automated scanner prints out.
My MS thesis research found a novel denial of service attack in LoRaWAN IoT networks and built a working mitigation. Most security freelancers cannot read your source code. I can, because I spent years writing the kind of code I now test.
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๐ CREDENTIALS
โ ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ (PIEAS): cryptography, forensics, malware analysis, ethical hacking
โ ๐๐๐ training completed (EC-Council), certification in progress
โ ๐๐๐ ๐ in progress
โ MS thesis: LoRaWAN DoS attack and mitigation (NS-3, defended 2023)
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๐ก๏ธ PROOF PROJECTS
โ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐: multi-tenant, JWT and OAuth, RBAC, rate limiting, 40+ endpoints
โ ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : prompt injection filtering, rate limits, validated API before the LLM
โ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฒ: AES-GCM encryption at rest, secp256k1 key management
โ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ก ๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ: secure AI API integration, JWT auth, input validation
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๐ง TOOLS
Security: Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, Autopsy, IDA
Development: React, Node.js, TypeScript, Python, MySQL
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โญ TESTIMONIALS
"Ali has been impressive. Extremely dedicated, very dependable, and made a big effort to meet deadlines." (CRM Client)
"Ali was amazing with his skills, thoroughness, and problem solving. He learned a new specialized domain quickly." (Software Engineer Client)
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Industries: Healthcare, SaaS, Fintech, IoT, AI and ML
Hours per week: More than 30
Response time: 0 to 4 hours
Languages: English (Fluent), Urdu (Native)
Web Application Security
Application Security
Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Assessment
Cybersecurity Management
Information Security
Security Assessment & Testing
Network Security
Ethical Hacking
Secure SDLC
AI Security
Cryptography
OWASP
React
Node.js
TypeScript
Next.js
Python
Flutter
AI Development
Wafa A.
Islamabad, Pakistan
$15/hr
5.0
27 jobs
๐ช 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
โข Web Application Penetration Testing (OWASP Top 10)
โข Mobile Application Security Testing (Android & iOS)
โข REST & GraphQL API Security Testing
โข External & Internal Network Penetration Testing
โข Authentication & Authorization Testing
โข Business Logic Testing
โข Secure Code Review (SAST)
โข 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:
โข Tracking & Analytics Review (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, etc.)
โข Cookie & Consent Compliance Assessment
โข Third-Party Script & Tag Analysis
โข Privacy & Data Collection Review
โข Browser Storage Review (Cookies, Local Storage & Session Storage)
โข Sensitive Data Leakage Detection
โข Tracking Request Analysis
โข GDPR Privacy Assessment
โข 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
โข CASA Tier 2 Security Testing
โข CMMC Level 2
โข NIST SP 800-171
โข NIST SP 800-53
โข ISO 27001
โข SOC 2
โข GDPR
Security Automation
I develop custom security automation solutions that help organizations reduce manual effort and improve their security posture.
Automation services include:
โข Vulnerability Management Automation
โข Security Testing Automation
โข Compliance Reporting Automation
โข Security Workflow Automation
โข Custom Security Scripts & Tools
Technical Toolkit
Security Tools
โข Burp Suite Professional
โข OWASP ZAP
โข Nmap
โข Nessus
โข Metasploit
โข SonarQube
โข Veracode
โข Appknox
โข Bandit
Infrastructure & Cloud Security
โข Cloudflare
โข Imperva WAF
โข Firewall Configuration
โข Identity & Access Management (IAM)
โข Access Control Management
โข Database Security
Programming & Automation
โข Python
โข Bash
โข Node.js
โข Java
Why Clients Hire Me
โ 5+ Years of Professional Cybersecurity Experience
โ Manual Security Testing Not Just Automated Scanner Reports
โ Clear, Actionable Reports with Risk Ratings and Remediation Guidance
โ Independent Security Consultant (No Agency, No Subcontracting)
โ Strong Communication Throughout the Engagement
โ Flexible Across Multiple Time Zones (Including EST Overlap)
Deliverables
Every assessment includes:
โข Executive Summary
โข Technical Findings with Evidence
โข Risk Severity (CVSS/OWASP where applicable)
โข Step-by-Step Reproduction
โข Screenshots & Proof of Concept
โข Practical Remediation Recommendations
โข 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
Raja Uzair A.
Karachi East, Pakistan
$30/hr
5.0
12 jobs
I have a Bachelor of Computer Science and 2 years of experience in Security Testing Websites and Bug Bounty field, core domain is to bypass security and report to a respective organization with responsible disclosure policy and I also provide QA service.
My advantage is a deep understanding of website workflow This allows me to make a way to give as many bypasses to the security of web apps as I can of any complexity. When developing a project from scratch, I can create personas and based on them to design an interactive prototype and UI, as well as improve the product by searching out.
Why should you work with me?
โ Reviews confirming my words
โ Portfolio shows my work
MY SKILLS:
๐ธ Security Penetration Testing
๐ธ Usability testing
๐ธ Web application design
๐ธ Mobile application design
๐ธ Web application UI Development
๐ธ Native Mobile application UI Development
THE Organisation I WORKED FOR (as Security Researcher):
โฎ Hackerone
โฎ Bugcrowd
โฎ MatLab
โฎ Microsft
โฎ Private Org.
THE Organisation I WORKED FOR (as Web and Mobile App Dev. ):
โฎ Freelancer
โฎ Fiverr
โฎ Private Org.
THE TOOLS I USE:
๐น Adobe XD
๐น Android Studio
๐น XCode
๐น Burp Suite
๐น Python
MY TIMEFRAMES:
Depends on the work specifically.
๐ต๐ฐ 9 am - 6 pm (GMT+5), Monday โ Friday (except Holidays).
Thanks for reading and your time.
KEYWORDS:
UX, UI, User Flow, Layout, User Experience, Usability testing, Landing Page Design, Dashboard design, Web application design adobe Photoshop, Landing Page, UX/UI, UI Design for a website, UX designer for website, Web design, Web designer, Graphic design, Graphic designer, Figma Site Mockup, user interface design, UX research, responsive web design, website wireframing, mobile UI design, UI/UX design for a web app, convert website to app, needed, UI/UX, NDA, webpages Design, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Bug Bounty.
Web Application Security
Application Security
Usability Testing
Web Development
QA Testing
Web Testing
Security Testing
Penetration Testing
Manual Testing
Functional Testing
Mobile App Testing
Security Analysis
Vulnerability Assessment
Muhammad S.
Karachi, Pakistan
$25/hr
5.0
88 jobs
๐ Helping Startups & Enterprises Eliminate Critical Security RisksโBefore Hackers Exploit Them
Iโm a Certified Penetration Tester with 7+ years of offensive security experience. I specialize in securing web apps, mobile apps, APIs, and cloud infrastructure to help you prevent breaches, stay compliant, and protect your users.
๐งฐ My Security Expertise:
Web App Pentesting โ OWASP Top 10, SQLi, XSS, CSRF, SSRF, logic flaws
Mobile App Security โ iOS/Android reverse engineering, insecure storage, API exposures
API & Cloud Security โ REST, SOAP, GraphQL; AWS/Azure/GCP misconfigurations
Manual Testing & Reporting โ Clear, developer-friendly bug reports (JIRA, Trello, Agile teams)
๐ Success Stories:
โ ๏ธ Identified 50+ critical vulnerabilities in a fintech app, preventing a $500K breach
๐ Secured 100+ applications used by 500K+ users, reducing risk by 80% post-audit
๐ Delivered 100+ penetration testing reports with prioritized, actionable fixes
๐ Certifications:
๐ก๏ธ OSCP โ Offensive Security Certified Professional
๐ต๏ธ CEH โ Certified Ethical Hacker
๐ CompTIA Security+
๐ก Why Clients Choose Me:
โ Actionable Reporting โ Prioritized issues + clear developer guidance
โก Fast Turnaround โ Critical bugs reported within 24 hours
๐ก๏ธ Confidential & Compliant โ Full NDA, encrypted communications, secure tool usage
๐ Trusted by โ YC-backed startups, Fortune 500s, global security firms
๐ Ready to Secure Your App?
Click โInvite to Jobโ and get:
โ A free 15-min consultation
โ A sample penetration testing report
โ Critical issues reported in just 24 hours
Cloud Security
Vulnerability Assessment
Penetration Testing
Internet Security
Security Analysis
Security Engineering
Security Assessment & Testing
Information Security Audit
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Web App Penetration Testing
Network Penetration Testing
Red Team Assessment
Cybersecurity Monitoring
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Security Testing
AI Security
Security Policies & Procedures Documentation
Blockchain Security
Information Security Consultation
Information Security
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 โ before they do โ I can help.
Iโm 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:
โ Secure Azure / AWS / GCP environments
โ Perform professional penetration testing
โ Implement DevSecOps and secure CI/CD pipelines
โ Prepare for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, or CMMC
โ Improve security posture using industry frameworks
CORE EXPERTISE
AZURE & CLOUD SECURITY
โข Azure security architecture reviews
โข Microsoft Defender for Cloud & Sentinel
โข Identity security (Entra ID / Conditional Access)
โข Cloud configuration reviews and CIS Benchmark hardening
APPLICATION SECURITY & PENETRATION TESTING
โข Web application penetration testing
โข API security testing
โข Mobile application security testing
โข Network and cloud penetration testing
โข Assessments aligned with OWASP Top 10 and OWASP ASVS
DEVSECOPS & SECURITY AUTOMATION
โข Secure CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions)
โข Infrastructure as Code security (Terraform / Bicep)
โข SAST and DAST integration in pipelines
SECURITY TOOLS
โข Snyk
โข Semgrep
โข OWASP ZAP
โข Burp Suite
โข Wazuh
โข CrowdStrike
โข Microsoft Sentinel
AI & LLM SECURITY
โข AI application threat modeling
โข Prompt injection and model abuse testing
โข Secure architecture for AI-powered applications
WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME
โข Upwork Expert-Vetted (Top 1% of freelancers)
โข Founder of Exfiltra โ a cybersecurity services company
โข Supported by a team of security specialists for larger engagements
โข Contributor to OWASP ZAP
โข Experience securing environments for organizations generating $6B+ in revenue
โข Background in both software engineering and cybersecurity
โข Security research involving organizations like the U.S. Department of Defense
NOT A GOOD FIT IF
โข You want to hack or recover social media accounts
โข 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.
Web Application Security
Application Security
Network Security
Kali Linux
Security Assessment & Testing
Penetration Testing
Information Security Consultation
Vulnerability Assessment
Information 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
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 โ 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 ยท HIPAA ยท PCI DSS ยท SOC 2 ยท 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.
Web Application
Cybersecurity Management
System Security
Vulnerability Assessment
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
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