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Khalid S.

Khalid S.

Security Architect (AWS) | Cloud Security & WordPress Security

I help businesses secure their WordPress and WooCommerce stores, and the AWS infrastructure running them. Most security issues I see aren't caused by one thing. They come from a combination of misconfigured plugins, weak IAM policies, unreviewed S3 bucket permissions, outdated themes with known vulnerabilities, and hosting setups that nobody audited after launch. The surface issue is visible. The root cause usually isn't. I find the root cause and fix it properly, so the problem doesn't come back. What I work on: → WooCommerce security hardening — plugin conflicts, payment gateway security, checkout vulnerability fixes → AWS security assessments — IAM policy review, GuardDuty configuration, S3 bucket policy audit, security group review → WordPress malware removal, backdoor cleanup, and post-hack restoration → Security plugin setup and WAF (Web Application Firewall) configuration → Vulnerability assessment for eCommerce businesses running on AWS or shared hosting → AWS Shared Responsibility Model implementation — helping businesses understand what they own vs. what AWS covers → Website performance and security combined — Core Web Vitals optimization alongside hardening Why clients work with me: I have 6 years of hands-on WordPress and WooCommerce experience. I also hold a CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) certification from EC-Council, which means I approach security from both sides — how attackers think, and how to build defenses that actually hold. On the AWS side, I have completed official AWS Training & Certification courses including AWS Security Fundamentals (Second Edition), Amazon GuardDuty Getting Started, AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials, and the AWS Shared Responsibility Model. I am currently preparing for the AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam. I do not guess. I do not apply temporary patches. I identify the actual vulnerability, explain it clearly, fix it, and document what was done so you understand your own system better after we work together. Who I work best with: → Store owners running WooCommerce who have been hacked, are experiencing performance issues, or want a security audit before scaling → Small to mid-size businesses moving to AWS or already on AWS who need their security posture reviewed → Founders who want reliable technical support without managing a full-time developer → Clients looking for long-term security maintenance, not one-time fixes Not a good fit if: → You need the cheapest option available → You want a quick patch without fixing the underlying problem → You are not willing to implement recommended security changes after the audit I respond within 1 hours. If needed, we can do a quick call to understand your situation before starting. Send me a message describing what you are dealing with. I will tell you honestly whether I can help. Best regards Khalid

🇲🇾Johor Bahru, Malaysia$25/hr100% JSS4.38 (9)Since Jun 2018
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Total earnings
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Billed in all: $3.2k

World#294,483 / 412k
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$242
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Projects in all
13
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