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Shah Nehan

@shahnehan

Penetration tester researching web application security who uncovered authentication and authorization flaws in a production system serving 10,000+ users.

Pakistan
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Through independent security research and responsible disclosure programs, I identified authentication bypass, IDOR, OTP brute-force, and information disclosure flaws in a production authentication system serving 10,000+ users. My disclosures earned Hall of Fame recognition on four international platforms and an appreciation letter from Leiden University.

I also designed RSN, a symmetric cipher for an academic cryptography project, and authored research on post-quantum migration strategies and evaluating U.S. federal vulnerability disclosure programs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Independent Security Researcher

Vulnerability Disclosure Programs

Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)

Achieved Hall of Fame recognition on 4 international platforms and an official appreciation letter from Leiden University for responsibly disclosing vulnerabilities. Identified authentication bypass, IDOR, OTP brute-force, and information disclosure flaws in a production authentication system serving 10,000+ users.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Iqra University logoIU

Iqra University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Grade: 3.67

Activities and societies: Merit Scholarship Recipient (5 semesters)

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a CGPA of 3.67 and receiving a merit scholarship for five semesters.

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Forage

Virtual Job Simulation, Cybersecurity

2026 - 2026

Completed the Mastercard Cybersecurity Virtual Job Simulation.

PA

PortSwigger Web Security Academy

Web Security Academy, Web Security

Completed several hands-on labs covering OWASP Top 10 exploitation.

Cisco Networking Academy logoCA

Cisco Networking Academy

Linux Unhatched, Linux

2026 - 2026

Completed the Linux Unhatched course in partnership with NDG.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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