Ammar A.
CEH | Penetration Tester | Linux & VPS Security
I help businesses secure Linux servers, VPS environments, cloud infrastructure, and self-hosted systems by identifying vulnerabilities, removing threats, and hardening production environments before attackers can exploit them. I'm a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) with 5+ years of hands-on experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, incident response, malware remediation, and infrastructure security. Security Services ✔️ Web Application Penetration Testing ✔️ Network & Infrastructure Security Assessments ✔️ Linux Server & VPS Hardening ✔️ Malware Removal & Incident Response ✔️ Self-Hosted Platform Security (Nextcloud, osTicket, Redmine, cPanel/WHM) ✔️ Docker & Cloud Security ✔️ Digital Forensics & OSINT Investigations ✔️ DevSecOps Security Reviews Certifications & Expertise ✅ Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) ✅ Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate ✅ Top Rated Freelancer | 100% Job Success Selected Security Projects 🔐 Recovered hijacked domains and compromised hosting accounts 🛡️ Removed malware from infected VPS and production servers 🧪 Performed penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for web applications and infrastructure 📦 Hardened Nextcloud and self-hosted production environments 🔥 Built firewall, VPN, and web-filtering solutions for Linux deployments ⚙️ Secured Docker-based and cloud-hosted environments Why Clients Hire Me I don't rely solely on automated scanners. I simulate real-world attack techniques, identify exploitable weaknesses, explain the business impact, and provide clear remediation steps that your team can implement immediately. My goal is simple: Find vulnerabilities before attackers do and help you eliminate them permanently. If you need a cybersecurity professional who can assess, secure, and harden your infrastructure, let's discuss your project.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $99
Billed in all: $5,202$5.2k
$50 in the last 6 months
Across 16 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 30% in System Security
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