Demonstration of successful exploitation and evidence collection during a network penetration test.
(Pentest Process)
Phase 1: Threat Modeling & Vulnerability Assessment. I adopt a risk-centric approach, starting with
deep Threat Modeling to understand critical assets and potential attack vectors. Utilizing industry
standards like **OWASP Top 10**, **CWE**, and **NIST 800-115**, I conduct rigorous manual assessments
logic flaws and authentication bypasses that automated scanners miss. This phase ensures comprehensive
coverage of the attack surface, from exposed APIs to misconfigured IAM roles in the Cloud.
Phase 2: Exploitation & Strategic Remediation. I move beyond theoretical risk by executing safe,
controlled exploitation to demonstrate real-world impact (e.g., PII exfiltration, admin takeover). The
engagement outcome is not just a report, but a roadmap for security maturity. I provide detailed
Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) alongside developer-friendly remediation guides, assisting engineering teams
in implementing secure coding practices and robust architectural defenses to permanently close
security gaps.
(Validated Skills)
Year
Type
Certification / Achievement
Link / Validation
(Tool Mastery)
Assessment Phase
Key Tools and Frameworks
Reconnaissance & Scanning
Nmap, Shodan, Masscan, Nessus, OpenVAS
Web App & API Testing
Burp Suite Pro, ZAP, SQLmap, Dirb/Gobuster
Exploitation & Post-Exploitation
Metasploit, PowerShell Empire, Mimikatz, BloodHound