Seeking a challenging role that leverages my expertise in penetration testing and security research to improve organizational security.
Emaad Abbasi
@emaadabbasi
Experienced penetration tester with a passion for security research.
What I'm looking for
I'm Emaad Abbasi, a seasoned penetration tester with experience in conducting comprehensive black-box penetration tests and performing detailed vulnerability assessments. I've developed a keen eye for identifying vulnerabilities and improving security systems by working on several national-level audits and penetration testing engagements.
As a research associate at the National Cybersecurity Auditing and Security Evaluation Lab (NCSAEL), I've worked on various projects, including IT compliance audits and network and web application penetration testing. My expertise also extends to designing checklists for audits and collaborating with the GRC team to assess the security posture of client organizations.
As a keynote speaker, I've had the privilege of sharing my knowledge with others, including delivering a keynote lecture at the Slovenian Ethical Hacking Conference 2024. I'm passionate about educating others on the importance of operational security and ethical hacking.
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Research Associate
National Cybersecurity Auditing and Security Research Networ
Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Conducted comprehensive black-box penetration tests on target systems and authored detailed vulnerability assessment reports. Collaborated in the penetration testing of major government institutions.
Research Assistant
Evaluation Lab (NCSAEL), NUST
Sep 2022 - Nov 2022 (2 months)
Conducted a workshop on Introduction to Penetration Testing for undergraduate students of National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST).
Cybersecurity Intern
Al-Nafi E-Learning Pvt. Ltd
Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year)
Conducted infrastructure mapping to pinpoint and exploit vulnerable endpoints. Successfully deployed the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Top 18 Controls on an actual system.
Keynote Speaker
HEK.SI (Slovenian Ethical Hacking Conference)
Feb 2023 - Feb 2023 (0 months)
Delivered a keynote lecture titled OPSEC Uncovered: Navigating National Cybersecurity Auditing and the World of Operational Security.
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