Wafa A.
Cyber Security | Pentetration Tester | SOC2 | CASA Tier 2 | DevSecOps
💪 Top Rated I help startups, SaaS companies, and enterprises identify security vulnerabilities before attackers do. With 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, I specialize in manual penetration testing, application security, API security, cloud security, compliance assessments, and privacy audits. I have worked with organizations across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Canada, delivering security assessments aligned with international standards and industry best practices. My assessments have uncovered critical vulnerabilities including Account Takeover, Remote Code Execution (RCE), IDOR, Authentication & Authorization flaws, Business Logic vulnerabilities, SSRF, XSS, CSRF, SQL Injection, Sensitive Data Exposure, Security Misconfigurations, and Insecure API Implementations. My Services Penetration Testing • Web Application Penetration Testing (OWASP Top 10) • Mobile Application Security Testing (Android & iOS) • REST & GraphQL API Security Testing • External & Internal Network Penetration Testing • Authentication & Authorization Testing • Business Logic Testing • Secure Code Review (SAST) • Cloud Security Assessments (AWS, Azure & GCP) Privacy & Tracking Audits I perform non-destructive privacy and tracking audits to evaluate how websites collect, process, and share user data without making any changes to production environments. My privacy audits include: • Tracking & Analytics Review (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, etc.) • Cookie & Consent Compliance Assessment • Third-Party Script & Tag Analysis • Privacy & Data Collection Review • Browser Storage Review (Cookies, Local Storage & Session Storage) • Sensitive Data Leakage Detection • Tracking Request Analysis • GDPR Privacy Assessment • Actionable Privacy & Security Recommendations Important: I do not modify, delete, or update website code, tracking configurations, analytics settings, or production systems. My work is strictly read-only and results in a detailed report highlighting privacy concerns, security risks, and practical recommendations for improvement. Compliance & Security Frameworks • CASA Tier 2 Security Testing • CMMC Level 2 • NIST SP 800-171 • NIST SP 800-53 • ISO 27001 • SOC 2 • GDPR Security Automation I develop custom security automation solutions that help organizations reduce manual effort and improve their security posture. Automation services include: • Vulnerability Management Automation • Security Testing Automation • Compliance Reporting Automation • Security Workflow Automation • Custom Security Scripts & Tools Technical Toolkit Security Tools • Burp Suite Professional • OWASP ZAP • Nmap • Nessus • Metasploit • SonarQube • Veracode • Appknox • Bandit Infrastructure & Cloud Security • Cloudflare • Imperva WAF • Firewall Configuration • Identity & Access Management (IAM) • Access Control Management • Database Security Programming & Automation • Python • Bash • Node.js • Java Why Clients Hire Me ✅ 5+ Years of Professional Cybersecurity Experience ✅ Manual Security Testing Not Just Automated Scanner Reports ✅ Clear, Actionable Reports with Risk Ratings and Remediation Guidance ✅ Independent Security Consultant (No Agency, No Subcontracting) ✅ Strong Communication Throughout the Engagement ✅ Flexible Across Multiple Time Zones (Including EST Overlap) Deliverables Every assessment includes: • Executive Summary • Technical Findings with Evidence • Risk Severity (CVSS/OWASP where applicable) • Step-by-Step Reproduction • Screenshots & Proof of Concept • Practical Remediation Recommendations • Optional Re-Testing After Fixes Due to client confidentiality, I do not publicly share full penetration testing reports. However, I can demonstrate redacted professional reports during a screen-sharing meeting or after an NDA is signed. Whether you need a comprehensive penetration test, a privacy and tracking audit, an application security assessment, or compliance guidance, I'm here to help you strengthen your security posture and reduce risk. Let's discuss your project.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $1.2k
Billed in all: $4,918$4.9k
$193 in the last 6 months
Across 7 contracts
Across 28 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 21% in Digital Forensics
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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