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SAFFIQMOHAMMED S

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Final-year engineering student focused on penetration testing, ethical hacking, and vulnerability assessment. Building hands-on skills through security labs, CTF challenges, and real-world reconnaissance and security testing practice.

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Who I Am

I am a final year Cybersecurity Engineering student passionate about ethical hacking, penetration testing, and security research. I enjoy learning how systems, networks, and web applications work from a security perspective and continuously improve my practical cybersecurity skills through labs, projects, and hands-on practice.

My interests include vulnerability assessment, web application security testing, Linux environments, networking, and cybersecurity tools. I am currently focused on strengthening my knowledge in penetration testing methodologies and real-world security concepts while building practical experience through projects and continuous learning.

I am actively seeking opportunities to grow as a cybersecurity professional and contribute to security-focused environments.

Penetration Testing Ethical Hacking Vulnerability Assessment Reconnaissance Web Application Security Security Testing Linux Python Scripting
SM
10+
Tools Practiced
5+
Projects Built
CTF
Lab Challenges
Learning Drive

Cybersecurity Skills

Kali Linux🐉
Intermediate
Penetration Testing🎯
Beginner
Networking🌐
Intermediate
Web App Security🔐
Beginner
Vulnerability Assessment🔍
Beginner
Reconnaissance🕵️
Intermediate
Python (Basics)🐍
Intermediate

Security Tools

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Nmap
Network Scanner

Network discovery and port scanning. Used for host enumeration, service version detection, and OS fingerprinting during reconnaissance.

Reconnaissance Port Scanning TCP/UDP
Intermediate
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Wireshark
Packet Analyser

Deep packet inspection and network traffic analysis. Used to capture and dissect protocols for network troubleshooting and security analysis.

Packet Analysis Protocols Network
Beginner
🔥
Burp Suite
Web Proxy

Intercepting proxy for web application security testing. Used to analyse HTTP traffic, identify injection points, and test OWASP vulnerabilities.

Web Security OWASP HTTP Proxy
Beginner
🗄️
SQLMap
SQL Injection

Automated SQL injection detection and exploitation tool. Used to test database vulnerabilities and understand injection attack vectors in controlled lab environments.

SQL Injection Database Automation
Beginner
⚔️
Metasploit
Exploitation Framework

Penetration testing framework for discovering, exploiting, and validating vulnerabilities. Used in lab environments to practice offensive security techniques responsibly.

Exploitation Post-Exploitation CVEs
Beginner

Certifications & Training

🎓
CEH Preparation
EC-COUNCIL

Actively preparing for the Certified Ethical Hacker certification, covering systematic hacking methodology, tools, and countermeasures across key security domains.

In Progress
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TryHackMe Learning
TRYHACKME PLATFORM

Completing hands-on cybersecurity learning paths including Pre-Security, SOC Level 1, and offensive security rooms through guided lab environments.

Active Learner
💼
Cybersecurity Internship
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Gained practical exposure to real-world cybersecurity operations during an internship, including security monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and reporting.

Completed

My Projects

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Password Strength Checker

Security testing tool that evaluates password robustness using entropy analysis, complexity rules, and common pattern detection — a foundational skill in vulnerability assessment.

Python Security Testing Regex
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Port Scanner

Custom TCP port scanner built for reconnaissance and network mapping. Identifies open services on target systems — a core step in penetration testing methodology.

Python Reconnaissance Networking
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Network Scanner

ARP-based host discovery tool for local network reconnaissance. Maps live hosts and resolves MAC addresses — simulating the initial information-gathering phase of a pentest.

Python Reconnaissance Scapy
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Security Toolkit

A unified CLI toolkit combining port scanning, hash utilities, and basic OSINT functions — designed to support structured security testing workflows in lab environments.

Python Penetration Testing OSINT
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Security Notes Website

A public knowledge base covering penetration testing concepts, web application security (OWASP), tool usage, and CTF writeups — built as a living study reference.

Web App Security OWASP JavaScript

My Security Journey

Phase 01
Linux Fundamentals

Started by mastering the Linux command line — file systems, permissions, networking commands, process management, and scripting with bash. Linux became my primary working environment.

Phase 02
Networking Basics

Studied networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, OSI model, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and common protocols. Understanding how data flows is foundational for security analysis.

Phase 03
Security Tools Practice

Learned to use core security tools: Nmap for scanning, Wireshark for packet analysis, Metasploit for exploitation basics, and Burp Suite for web application testing in lab environments.

Phase 04
Web Security & Labs

Explored OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities including SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF. Practiced on TryHackMe rooms and intentionally vulnerable apps like DVWA.

Phase 05
Building & Applying

Channeled knowledge into personal security projects — port scanners, network tools, and a security notes platform. Applying theory through code and real-world simulation.

Present
CEH Preparation & Growth

Currently preparing for CEH certification while continuing active learning through TryHackMe, CTF challenges, and security research. Growing toward a professional security role.

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Let's Talk

Open to opportunities, collaborations, internships, and conversations about cybersecurity. Drop a message and I'll get back to you.

📍India
📧saffiqmohammed@gmail.com
🎯Seeking cybersecurity roles & internships