Aashir W.Private profile: Upwork shows its earnings only to signed-in members, so we check it every few weeks, not daily. MRR here is a rough estimate (Upwork's six-month earnings ÷ months active). Last read Oct 24, 2026.

With over a year of experience in cybersecurity, I specialize in assessing and mitigating threats, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing robust security solutions. My background includes hands-on work in penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and risk management across various sectors, including both private organizations and government agencies. I am proficient in a range of security tools such as 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐩 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞, 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐭, 𝐎𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐏 𝐙𝐀𝐏, 𝐍𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐬, and 𝐍𝐦𝐚𝐩, enabling me to conduct thorough security assessments of systems, networks, and web applications. In my work, I leverage a combination of 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 and 𝐝𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 techniques to identify vulnerabilities in web applications and networks. Tools like 𝐎𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐏 𝐙𝐀𝐏 are used for real-time vulnerability scanning, focusing on security risks such as cross-site scripting (XSS), SQL injection, and improper session management. I utilize 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐭 for exploiting vulnerabilities during penetration tests, allowing me to assess the effectiveness of defenses and identify potential areas for improvement in system security. 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐩 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞 is a critical tool in my approach to web application security, enabling in-depth testing for common vulnerabilities like broken authentication and insecure communication. 𝐍𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐬 is employed to perform comprehensive vulnerability scans across different systems, ensuring that they are properly configured and free from known exploits. Additionally, 𝐍𝐦𝐚𝐩 is used for network reconnaissance, helping to map network services and identify potential attack vectors that could be exploited by attackers. My expertise also extends to 𝐰𝐞𝐛 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, where I apply both penetration testing knowledge and a deep understanding of web development to identify and mitigate security risks. I focus on preventing attacks such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF), ensuring applications are secure against common vulnerabilities and safeguarding sensitive data. Automation plays a key role in my workflow, and I use programming languages such as 𝐏𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧, 𝐂++, 𝐂#, and 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 to create custom tools that automate various security tasks, including penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and incident response. These tools help streamline security processes, improve efficiency, and ensure the accuracy of security assessments. In addition to penetration testing and vulnerability scanning, I have extensive knowledge of 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐬, 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, and 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. I am proficient in securing both 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐱 and 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐬 environments, ensuring that systems are properly configured, patched, and hardened to reduce the attack surface and mitigate the risk of exploitation. As an 𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭, I leverage open-source intelligence techniques to gather data and build comprehensive risk assessments and threat models. This approach helps identify potential threats early and empowers me to implement proactive security measures. I am committed to continuous learning to stay ahead of emerging cyber threats and enhance my skill set. My goal is to work collaboratively within organizations, developing strong security frameworks, educating teams on best practices, and providing effective solutions that protect critical assets and sensitive information.