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🔢 As an Upwork Top 1% Expert Vetted 👑 Certified Ethical Hacker and an Experienced Penetration Tester with 10+ years of experience Penetration Testing Web SaaS and Mobile based applications and networks, every flaw tells a story; I write the ending and specialize in helping my clients strengthen their cybersecurity defenses. An average Cybersecurity Incident in your business can you cost you anywhere between $120,000+ to $1.24+ million and even a 10%+ reduction in risk can save your business nearly $124,000+ and hiring a full time in-house team can cost you $100,000+ per employee per year. That is why you need an expert like me to protect your business and reduce your business risk. What makes me stand out from other freelancers is the fact that I am also a Cybersecurity Architect, capable of architecting solutions to enhance the security of your organisation and preserving the security and integrity of your data. I have always been passionate about solving technical problems for my clients through Penetration Testing and I don't rest till I get to the root of the problem and solve it. What I can offer? I can help you secure your business by providing the following services: ✅ Web Application Penetration Testing, ✅ Secure Source Code Analysis, ✅ Mobile Application Penetration Testing, ✅ Network Penetration Testing, ✅ Secure Architecture Review, ✅ API Security Testing,    ✅ Secure Configuration Review, ✅ Secure Code Review, ✅ CASA Assessment, ✅ Red Team Assessment, ✅ Threat Modelling, ✅ Phishing Simulations & Assessment. Why Choose Me? 🧑🏼‍💼 Client-Centric Approach: Your security is my top priority. I work closely with your team to understand your objectives and deliver tailored services that align with your business goals. Trust and transparency are the cornerstones of my practice, and I am committed to helping you navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity with confidence and achieve compliance. 📐 Comprehensive Security Assessments: I conduct detailed SOC Type 2 / ISO compliant evaluations to identify vulnerabilities in your network, applications, and infrastructure. ✂️ Tailored Solutions: Every organization is unique. I customize my approach to meet your specific security needs and industry standards. 🎬 Actionable Recommendations: Post-assessment, I provide clear, concise, and practical remediation steps to address identified vulnerabilities. 🔁 Ongoing Support: Cybersecurity is an ongoing process. I offer continuous support and re-assessment to ensure your defenses remain robust against evolving threats 🌏 Holistic Approach: I don't just patch vulnerabilities; I architect comprehensive security solutions that align with business goals. My focus extends beyond the technical to encompass risk management and organizational resilience. 🗨️ Collaborative Communicator: I bridge the gap between technical jargon and business language, fostering understanding across teams. Effective communication is key to successful security implementation. 🏫 Continuous Learning: The threat landscape evolves, and so do I. Whether it's a new attack vector or an emerging technology, count me in. Learning is my superpower. 🙋‍♂️ Key Skills: ✔️ Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment: I thrive on dissecting systems, identifying weaknesses, and recommending robust solutions. Armed with tools like Kali Linux, Metasploit, Nmap, and Wireshark, I delve into web applications, networks, and APIs. But here's the twist—I don't stop at discovery; I offer a free retest after remediation to ensure vulnerabilities stay sealed. ✔️ Network Security: I've designed and implemented secure network architectures, ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and VPNs—my toolkit covers it all. ✔️ Cloud Security: Proficient in securing cloud environments especially Amazon Web Services (AWS) & Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). I stress-test cloud deployments ensuring they withstand real-world attacks. ✔️ Secure Coding Practices: I advocate for secure coding principles using tools like SonarQube and collaborate with development teams to build resilient applications. Prevention beats cure, every time. ⛏️Tools I Use ☑️ Penetration Testing: Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite Professional, Wireshark, SQLmap, Kali Linux ☑️ Programming & Scripting Skills: Python, Bash, PowerShell, JavaScript, Java and C# ☑️ Security Frameworks & Standards: OWASP, NIST, CASA, CIA Triad, PCI-DSS 🫱🏽‍🫲🏽 Let's Connect: Ready to enhance your business/organization's security? Let's chat! Reach out to me here on Upwork, and let's build a safer digital future together. 🟢 Press '...' button and then ‘Send Message’ button in the top right-hand corner ✉️ 🚫 No hacking service - I do not provide any hacking services, and I will not engage in any activities that involve gaining unauthorized access to any accounts, systems, or social media platforms. Requests for such services will be declined.

🗽 U.S. and 🍁 Canada -only clients ☑️ Upwork Expert-Vetted 🌟 | 100% Job Success ✅ | 10,000+ hours 💻 on 200+ projects Hi there! 👋 I’m an Upwork veteran with over 10,000 hours delivered, 200+ successful projects, and $1M+ earned helping U.S. companies secure and scale their cloud and hybrid environments. ☁️ I specialize in Azure, Microsoft 365, and security-focused systems — delivering: • Secure infrastructure using Zero Trust, IaC (Terraform/Bicep), and DevSecOps pipelines • Incident response, forensics, and breach containment across regulated industries • Compliance-ready solutions aligned to SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and NIST 800-53 As a certified consultant, I work directly with technical teams to deliver secure cloud transformation, implement controls, and respond to threats — fast. I also collaborate with Microsoft’s internal dev teams, giving me early-access insights and practical fixes 3–4 release cycles ahead of public rollout. Why Choose Me? ✅ $1M+ in security projects delivered across healthcare, fintech, crypto, and gov sectors 🔐 Architected Azure landing zones, GitOps pipelines, and zero trust cloud environments 🚨 Led incident response and forensic investigations for Fortune 500 and defense clients 📊 Built compliance workflows and policy-as-code enforcement for audit success 🪙 Secured crypto CI/CD pipelines and smart contract environments with GitHub, Checkov, GHAS 🧠 Career Highlights: ▪ Delivered security modernization and audit readiness for global government contractors and Fortune 500 companies ▪ Led compliance remediation and data protection initiatives across healthcare, fintech, and public sector clients ▪ Migrated global users to Microsoft 365 with security-first design — Exchange, Purview, Intune, Defender ▪ Built hybrid identity strategies (Entra ID, ADFS, GoDaddy 365, Azure AD B2C, custom policy support) ▪ Managed VMware-to-Azure hardening with conditional access, audit enforcement, and security baselines 🔧 Solutions I Deliver: • Azure Infra Security: Terraform, Bicep, Azure Policy, RBAC, Defender for Cloud • DevSecOps: GitHub Actions, tfsec, Checkov, Trivy, GHAS, pipeline reviews • Microsoft 365 Hardening: Defender, Purview, Compliance Center, Intune, Exchange • Compliance & Audits: SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, CIS Benchmarks • Incident Response & Forensics: Malware analysis, reverse engineering, breach recovery • Crypto Security: CI/CD for smart contracts, wallet infra hardening, Web3 audits • Reverse-engineered malware to identify attack vectors and harden systems post-breach • Hardened Microsoft Exchange Online and Defender for Email in phishing-prone orgs • Integrated Azure Sentinel analytics with dashboards for cross-cloud visibility 🤝 Retainer & Advisory Support: • Ongoing guidance for CISOs, security architects, and compliance teams • Monthly retainers for SOC 2 evidence collection, security tool reviews, and policy automation • Rapid-response engagements for forensics, malware recovery, and breach root cause analysis 🧰 Platforms & Tools: • Azure, Microsoft 365, Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender (all modules), Intune • Terraform, Bicep, GitHub, Azure DevOps, GitOps, GHAS • Splunk, FTK, EnCase, Wireshark, Autopsy, Cisco ASA/Firepower • Checkov, Trivy, Aqua Security, smart contract security tooling • Compliance: SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, CIS, NIST, GDPR 📅 Let’s set up a free 30-minute consultation to explore how I can help you with security transformation, compliance readiness, or urgent recovery — no fluff, just fast, proven results. I bring the calm in chaos — whether you're planning secure growth or cleaning up after a breach, I’ll steady the course and deliver results. 📌 Helped a fintech client pass SOC 2 in under 60 days 📌 Responded to ransomware, restored 95% of systems in 48 hours 📌 Hardened crypto wallet infra securing $100M+ in assets Thanks again for stopping by. You can invite me to your job post or simply send a message to arrange a quick discovery call — I respond fast, and we’ll keep everything inside Upwork. — Nandy Bo 🗣️❝ 𝙄𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙖 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙉𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙮 𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢. 𝙉𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚, 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚. 𝙃𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙣-𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙝 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙏 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢-𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙛𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙢 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙖 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡. ❞ — 𝙅𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙤𝙣 𝘽𝙞𝙡𝙡 - 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 - 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 & 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞, 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐬. I help businesses design, develop, secure, optimize, and maintain high-performance WordPress websites without downtime. With over 𝟏𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, I have worked on hundreds of projects involving troubleshooting, security hardening, speed optimization, and complete website management. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞 . WordPress design and development . Website troubleshooting and issue fixing (errors, white screen, plugin conflicts) . Hacked website recovery and malware removal . Monthly maintenance, backups, security audits . Speed optimization and Core Web Vitals improvement . Hosting migration, DNS setup, and server configuration 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐈 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 . Custom WordPress website design and redesign . Full website maintenance and support . WordPress issue fixing and emergency bug resolution . Security, malware removal, and hardening . Speed optimization using WP Rocket, LiteSpeed, and Cloudflare . WooCommerce setup, customization, and store optimization . Website migration and technical support 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 . WordPress development and Elementor design . Fixing and troubleshooting . Website maintenance and security . Performance and speed optimization . Malware recovery and emergency support 𝐉𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐥𝐚 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 . Joomla template fixes, updates, and maintenance . Joomla to WordPress migration and security cleanup 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 . CMS: WordPress, Joomla, Shopify, Webflow, Wix, Squarespace, PrestaShop, OpenCart . Page Builders: Elementor Pro, Divi, WPBakery, Gutenberg, ACF, Oxygen, Beaver Builder, Thrive . Landing Pages: Leadpages, Unbounce, Instapage, ClickFunnels, GoHighLevel, Zapier . Plugins: WooCommerce, WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, Yoast SEO, WPForms, Gravity Forms, Contact Form 7, WPML, Weglot . Themes: Astra, Avada, Flatsome, GeneratePress, BeTheme, Salient, OceanWP, Kadence . Design: Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva . Development: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Tailwind CSS, PHP . Frameworks: Laravel, CodeIgniter, Symfony, React, Vue, Next.js, Node.js . SEO: On-page SEO, technical SEO, performance optimization . Maintenance and Security: Updates, backups, malware cleaning, firewall setup 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞 I help businesses and agencies maintain stable, secure, and high-performing WordPress websites. Let’s work together to keep your website fast, secure, and fully optimized

Physical Security Submittal Drawings and Electronic Lock Permitting services. I help contractors, integrators, and consultants transform complex security requirements into clear, professional, and compliant solutions. With over 11 years of experience in Access Control, Intrusion Detection, and Video Surveillance, I ensure every electronic lock installation meets local regulations, life safety codes, and building standards. Our team handles the permitting process from start to finish, including device layouts, specification sheets, and submittal drawing packages, all delivered quickly and professionally, with your company branding. Physical Security Design Engineer with hands-on experience in AutoCAD and Bluebeam, specializing in drafting, design markups, and documentation for access control, CCTV, and Intrusion systems.

UK-based Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Cybersecurity Advisor with 18+ years’ experience advising startups, scale-ups, and regulated organisations across the UK, USA, EU, and international markets. I advise executive teams on data protection, cybersecurity, and regulatory readiness, ensuring organisations remain compliant, secure, and audit-ready without unnecessary complexity. My background includes work with global financial institutions such as UBS and Credit Suisse, alongside fast-growing SaaS, fintech, and health-tech companies. Engagements typically focus on reducing regulatory risk, strengthening trust with customers and partners, and enabling sustainable growth. CORE EXPERTISE Privacy & Data Protection • GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA and international privacy frameworks • DPIAs, RoPAs, DSARs, special category data • Cross-border data transfers (SCCs, DPAs) • Privacy, Cookie and Terms & Conditions drafting Cybersecurity & Compliance • SOC 2 readiness, gap assessments and remediation • Practical risk assessments and incident response planning • Secure cloud and architecture advisory • Vendor risk management and due diligence Questionnaires & Audits • Client and investor security questionnaires • Compliance reviews and regulator-ready documentation Training • Clear, practical workshops for technical and non-technical teams WHO I’VE SUPPORTED • Enterprise & Regulated: UBS, Credit Suisse, SNCF • Health & Special Category Data: ICNARC, DoctorCertified • SaaS & Fintech: Tangible Markets, Thimsa, CrimsonSocial • USA Startups scaling into UK/EU markets CREDENTIALS • CISSP, CIPP/E • MSc Information Assurance (Norwich University, VT, USA) • Multi-sector experience across finance, health, SaaS and AI If you need practical, senior-level guidance on privacy and cybersecurity, not theory, let’s talk.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦, and leave the rest to me! Sell to Disney, Amazon, Pfizer, Uber, Siemens, Google, PWC, L'Oréal, Bank of America, etc, and unlock business opportunities and growth (💲millions) by being secure and compliant by working together. 150+ certifications and attestations for SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC, GDPR, and HIPAA projects on Upwork. I now focus on aligning AI innovation with frameworks like ISO 42001, the EU AI Act, and NIST AI RMF. CEO selling to Morgan Stanley: 🥂"The certification is enabling us to strike a deal with a Fortune 100 client." CEO selling to Philips: 🍾 "We have achieved the ISO 27001:2022 certification in record time." CEO selling to Pepsi:🎉 "Attila supported the growth of our business into Fortune 100 accounts." COO selling to Fannie Mae:👏 "We achieved a successful SOC 2 Type II attestation with no exceptions." One-stop shop for all your needs: security questionnaires, AI compliance, privacy assessments, risk assessments, policies, and technical implementation, including AV, EDR, endpoint device management, and secure configuration, DLP, cloud hardening (AWS, Azure, GCP), vulnerability scans, and penetration testing with continuous security operation! As the founder of 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁.𝗰𝗼𝗺 I know that in the B2B space, you need Security, Privacy, and Compliance to sell to Enterprises! Sleep well overnight because you know you are in good hands with the 🥇 Upwork virtual CISO, Security, Privacy, and Compliance consultant (1 M+ earnings, 20+ years of enterprise experience)! 💭Securing your business, passing security assessments by clients or prospects, and achieving a security certification 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙚 𝙖 𝙘𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙚𝙭𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙚. 👌 All you need to do is ping me on Upwork, bring your problem, and after a 15-minute scoping call, I will provide you with a detailed Scope of Work, including pricing! Specializing in business-to-business clients, providing 💸money-back guaranteed💸 ISO 27001, ISO 42001, SOC 2, EU AI Act, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CMMC, and FedRAMP projects and affordable virtual CISO (vCISO) services. --> If you don’t get certified, all my fees will be refunded! <-- 𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚: 🤔 Want to understand the 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩 for implementation and maintenance of the security controls? 😢Busy developing your product or business and not having time and resources to be consumed by compliance efforts and endless meetings, halting your production for months. 🤔Already purchased a DIY compliance tool (Drata, Vanta, Thoropass/HeyLaika, Sprinto, Tugboat Logic, SecureFrame, Strike Graph, Audit Board, Trust Cloud, and so on) but 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥 𝙤𝙧 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚. 😢You quickly need quick security or privacy awareness training, cloud security posture assessment (AWS, GCP, Azure), endpoint security (MS 365 - Intune, Jumpcloud, Google Workspace), or penetration testing? 💪Facing challenges with the security and privacy implications of AI products? 💪Want continuous access to a certified, credible security, compliance, and privacy professional to manage your security framework? -> Continuous virtual CISO (vCISO / fractional CISO) service with affordable weekly/monthly payments! 😟Need world-class, battle-proof security and privacy policies, and you need it quickly? These are the ones that have passed audits by KPMG, Deloitte, E&Y, Pepsi, Uber, Verizon, Philips, Facebook, and many others. Working with me, you will: ● Stop struggling with compliance requirements, security questionnaires, or useless document templates. ● Make the first steps on the journey to selling Enterprises ● Receive a turnkey, Enterprise-grade security operation framework ensuring long-term effectiveness ● Work with an experienced senior team (architects, pen testers, endpoint engineers, developers, auditors, consultants) that regularly helps clients score Enterprise accounts. My stats are: ✅Saved tens of thousands $$$$$ for clients, advising them on the right security tools, solutions, and approach ✅#1 in Information Security and IT compliance categories (1 M+ earned) ✅Supporting all time zones ✅Long-term engagements ✅Professional certifications (CISA, CISSP, ISO 27001 IA) QUALITY over QUANTITY is our ethos. Excellent quality, on time, always. Security questionnaire and vendor assessment tools: CyberGRX, Panorays, KY3P (S&P, PWC), RSM, CyberVadis, SIG, SIG Lite, CAIQ, VAS, HECVAT, OneTrust, Graphite Connect, Centrl, Whistic, Process Unity Security/Compliance frameworks: ISO 27001, SOC 2, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, NIST CSF, TISAX, HIPAA, HITRUST CSF, GDPR, NERC, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, CMMC, CMMI, TX-RAMP, StateRAMP, AZ-RAMP, NY DFS 23 / NYCRR Part 500, PCI-DSS, FFIEC, C5, ENISA, Center of Information Security (CIS) CSAT, IRAP, PIPEDA, ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act