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Muhammad S.

Cybersecurity | Penetration Testing | Security Audits | Cryptography

Your applications, data and infrastructure deserve more than automated security scans. I help businesses identify vulnerabilities, assess security risks and implement practical solutions before attackers can exploit them. I am Muhammad Shahid, a Cybersecurity Specialist, Penetration Tester, Cryptographer and Security Researcher with extensive experience in security auditing, cryptographic systems, blockchain security and secure software development. As a Top Rated Upwork freelancer with a 5.0 rating, I bring proven technical expertise, analytical problem-solving skills and practical security experience to every project. MY AREAS OF EXPERTISE 1. Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment Web application and API penetration testing Android and iOS application security assessments OWASP Top 10 and API Security Top 10 Authentication and authorization security testing Security misconfigurations and vulnerability analysis Security reports, remediation guidance and retesting 2. Cybersecurity Auditing and Security Engineering Source code and backend security audits Database security and sensitive data protection Security architecture and infrastructure assessments Malware risk assessment and prevention strategies Security configuration reviews and remediation support Security risk analysis and mitigation 3. Cryptography and Data Protection Encryption algorithms and secure communication protocols Digital signatures, hashing and key management Post-quantum cryptography and homomorphic encryption Cryptographic protocol design and security analysis Cryptographic implementation reviews 4. Blockchain and Smart Contract Security Blockchain security audits and vulnerability research Cryptocurrency wallet and transaction security Smart contract security assessments Consensus mechanisms and decentralized system security Cryptographic vulnerability analysis 5. Secure Software Development Python, C, Go and MATLAB Secure backend and API development Security testing and automation Source code review and optimization Security-focused software engineering WHY WORK WITH ME? Top Rated Upwork freelancer with a 5.0 rating Experience in cybersecurity, cryptography and software development Strong mathematical and analytical problem-solving skills Practical vulnerability identification and risk assessment Clear security reports with actionable recommendations Professional communication and confidentiality MY APPROACH I focus on identifying real security weaknesses rather than relying solely on automated scanning tools. My approach includes understanding your systems, assessing vulnerabilities, verifying findings, evaluating potential risks and recommending practical security improvements. I can also assist with implementing security fixes and performing retesting to verify that identified vulnerabilities have been properly addressed. Whether you need penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, cybersecurity auditing, malware prevention, API security testing, mobile application security or cryptographic analysis, I can help strengthen your security posture. Let's discuss your security requirements and how I can help protect your systems.

🇵🇰Swat, Pakistan$40/hr100% JSS5.00 (43)Since Aug 2022

Earnings and projects

MRR
$865

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#54,512 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#6,454 / 52.9k
Revenue, last 30 days
$1.4k

Last 6 months: $5.2k

World#31,190 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#3,620 / 52.9k
Total earnings
$30k

Billed in all: $31k

World#110,868 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#10,296 / 52.9k
Per project
$533

$1k in the last 6 months

World#176,826 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#18,390 / 52.9k
Projects, last 6 months
5

Across 6 contracts

33% fixed67% hourly
World#41,746 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#8,942 / 52.9k
Projects in all
56

Across 65 contracts

69% fixed31% hourly
World#54,552 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#8,498 / 52.9k

Earnings, last 30 days

$31.2k+$1.4k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$29k$30k$31k$32kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Dotted: longer than usual between two readings.

Skill rankings: Top 9% in Mathematics

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