About Me

Hi I am Husnain Shahid :wave:,

A passionate Penetration Tester and Red Teamer with an insatiable curiosity for unraveling digital complexities. My days are spent delving into the intricate dance between attacker and defender, meticulously dissecting systems to expose vulnerabilities and strategizing ways to bolster defenses. Beyond the realm of cyber skirmishes, Iā€™m an ardent automation enthusiast, weaving code to automate tasks and free up mental bandwidth for more intricate puzzles. A fervent supporter of the open source community, I find joy in contributing to projects that empower and educate. Each day, I step into the digital battlefield armed not just with tools, but with a thirst for innovation, a drive for continuous learning, and a commitment to making the digital world a safer place.

Penetration Testing

Web Application Pentest

95%

Mobile Application Pentest

60%

API Security Assessment

70%

Network Infrastructure Pentest

80%

Cloud Security Assessment

10%

Red Teaming

Threat Modeling

50%

Adversary Simulation

80%

Social Engineering

90%

Exploit Development

70%

Post-Exploitation

85%

Programming Skills

Python

90%

Go

65%

Nim

50%

C++

50%

Soft Skills

Communication Skills

95%

Teamwork

90%

Leadership

90%

Problem Solving

90%

Senior Information Security Consultant, Catalyic Security

Aug 2023 ā€” present

  • Web Application Pentest
  • Mobile Application Pentest
  • Internal/External Network Pentest
  • Red Teaming and Social Engineering campaigns
  • Develop Security Tools
  • Report writing and reviewing
  • Project Lead
  • Preparing Execution Plans
  • Preparing sizing for RFPs

Cybersecurity Specialist, Primary Target Gmbh, Germany

Nov 2022 ā€” Aug 2023

  • Responsible for the validation and analysis of the Security tool "Automotive Security Threat Analysis Automation Tool"
  • To provide Support in the implemntation of high-level principles and security recommendations for automotive technologies.
  • Assist in developing the automation tools with developers and security engineers.
  • Enhance client security with actionable insights.
  • Stay updated on evolving cybersecurity trends.
  • Provide communivation and escalation throughout the incident per the international standard guidlines.

Penetration Tester , Digital Forensics and Research Services Center (DFRSC)

2021 ā€” Jan 2023

  • Conducted penetration testing and vulnerability analysis.
  • Development of in house cybersecurity solutions.
  • Work as a focal person for important cybercrime investigations.
  • To suggest countermeasures and policies for compromised systems.
  • Collaberated with the community to enhance cybersecurity awareness and handle any security incidents effectively.