Hatem M.

Ethical penetration tester with an offensive mindset and results-driven approach: I help organizations uncover and fix critical vulnerabilities before they can be exploited, turning risk into a competitive advantage. I conduct comprehensive assessments of web and mobile applications, cloud and on-premise infrastructures, networks, and enterprise environments, combining well-established methodologies (OWASP, PTES, MITRE ATT&CK) with advanced offensive techniques and custom tools to deliver a realistic evaluation of security posture. My offensive skill set includes, at a strategic level: • Web application testing: identification and validation of SQL Injection (SQLi), Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Broken Authentication, CSRF, and business logic flaws. • Server-side exploitation: Remote Code Execution (RCE), insecure deserialization, and privilege escalation. • Network/system attacks and post-exploitation: pivoting, lateral movement, pass-the-hash / credential harvesting, and persistence techniques. • Cloud and container security: misconfiguration analysis, IAM management, and container/orchestrator assessments. • Red Teaming & APT-like simulations: designing realistic attack scenarios to test detection, response, and organizational resilience. • OSINT and advanced reconnaissance: mapping attack surfaces to uncover hidden exposures. • Malware hunting & incident response: high-level static/dynamic analysis, detection, removal, containment, and remediation — including automation through custom Python tools. I deliver clear, prioritized, and mitigation-oriented reports (vulnerabilities ranked by business risk, non-destructive PoCs, actionable remediation plans, and preventive measures). I also provide purple teaming services to strengthen detection and response capabilities, hands-on training for development and SOC teams, and ongoing support for mature security programs. Available for freelance engagements, short-term projects, or long-term collaborations. If you’re looking for a professional who combines an offensive security mindset, methodological rigor, and business-oriented communication — let’s discuss how to assess and reduce the real risk to your organization. In addition to offensive security, I also bring strong expertise in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), developed over years of working on complex projects. I have managed technical SEO, link building, and content optimization strategies, delivering measurable and long-lasting results: several of the pages I optimized years ago are still ranking on the first page for highly competitive keywords.