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Areeba Shafat

@areebashafat

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Motivated and dedicated Cybersecurity Specialist

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

Looking for a dynamic environment to apply my skills and certifications in a cybersecurity role, with opportunities for growth and development.

As a motivated and dedicated Cybersecurity Specialist, I leverage my skills and certifications to contribute effectively to a cybersecurity role. With hands-on experience in network security, ethical hacking, and vulnerability assessment, I am eager to apply my knowledge in a dynamic environment.

I have developed a Python-based API fuzzer to test the robustness and security of RESTful APIs, and have completed challenges focusing on the most critical web application security risks as identified by OWASP. I am proficient in extracting sensitive data from databases and applying countermeasures.

I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and have completed various certifications in cybersecurity, including Foundations of Cyber Security, Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security, and Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cybersecurity Specialist

Digital Empowerment Pakistan

Aug 2022 - Sep 2022 (1 month)

Assisted in performing vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on networks. Supported the development of incident response strategies and threat mitigation plans.

Python Kali Linux Nmap Wireshark DNS Routing Network Network Security Ethical Hacking Penetration Testing

API Fuzzer Developer

Personal Project

Jan 1970 - Jan 1970 (0 months)

Developed a Python-based API fuzzer to test the robustness and security of RESTful APIs. The tool automates sending various inputs to endpoints, handles errors, logs status codes, and formats JSON responses for easy analysis.

Python Kali Linux API Security Network Security

OWASP Top 10 Security Risks Challenger

TryHackMe

Jan 1970 - Jan 1970 (0 months)

Completed challenges focusing on the most critical web application security risks as identified by OWASP. Gained insights into mitigating risks like XSS, CSRF, SQL Injection, and more.

OWASP Top 10 Web Security SQL Injection XSS CSRF

SQL Injection & Advanced SQL Injection Challenger

TryHackMe/PortSwigger

Jan 1970 - Jan 1970 (0 months)

Exploited and mitigated SQL Injection vulnerabilities on web architecture. Demonstrated proficiency in extracting sensitive data from databases and applying countermeasures.

SQL Injection Database Security Countermeasures