arooj khattak
@aroojkhattak
Cybersecurity intern at NACTA who conducted OSINT investigations and developed SysGuard, an AI-driven monitoring and self-healing system.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
At the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), I contributed to proactive threat identification and red-team-oriented initiatives. I conducted OSINT operations, assessed digital footprints, and worked with senior analysts to turn raw intelligence into structured findings.
For my final-year project, SysGuard, I designed an AI-driven monitoring system for anomaly detection and automated responses. I developed a Planner and Executor dual-agent architecture and integrated LLM-based reasoning.
My projects also include a Python tool for USB analysis and XOR decryption, and an IDS/IPS deployment using Suricata on Kali Linux. I hold cybersecurity certifications including CNSP and CAP.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cybersecurity Intern
National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA)
May 2026 - Sep 2026 (4 months)
Contributed to proactive threat identification and red-team-oriented initiatives within the Offensive Security department. Conducted OSINT operations and collaborated with senior analysts to translate raw intelligence into structured, actionable findings.
Cybersecurity Intern
Graxo Consulting
May 2026 - Jul 2026 (2 months)
Completed a structured 50-day cybersecurity internship and learning program, earning a Certificate of Completion. Studied security control taxonomies, cloud security controls, and sector-specific cyber risk profiles.
OSINT Intern
Cyber Command, Air Force Base E-9
Jun 2024 - Jul 2024 (1 month)
Conducted digital profiling of individuals and entities to support investigative and threat analysis workflows. Performed social media analysis and delivered actionable intelligence reports.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Air University, Islamabad
Bachelor of Science, Cyber Security
2022 -
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security, expected to graduate in 2026.
Coursera
Introduction to Cyber Security, Cyber Security
Completed the Introduction to Cyber Security course.
Skillsfront
Information Assurance Associate, Information Assurance
Earned the Information Assurance Associate certification.
The SecOps Group
Certified Network Security Practitioner (CNSP), Network Security
Earned the Certified Network Security Practitioner (CNSP) certification.
The SecOps Group
Certified AppSec Practitioner V2 (CAP), Application Security
Earned the Certified AppSec Practitioner V2 (CAP) certification.
Graxo Consulting
Certificate of Completion, Cybersecurity
2026 - 2026
Completed a 50-day cybersecurity internship and learning program, awarded a Certificate of Completion on 2 Aug 2026.
Red Team Leaders
Certified CyberSecurity Educator Professional (CCEP), Cybersecurity Education
Earned the Certified CyberSecurity Educator Professional (CCEP) certification.
Red Team Leaders
Certified Red Team Operations Management (CRTOM), Red Team Operations
Earned the Certified Red Team Operations Management (CRTOM) certification.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PakistanAuthorized to work in
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