Mahesh K.

Penetration testing | DevOps | Kubernetes | AWS | Cyber Security |

Web Application Penetration Tester | VAPT | API Security | Malware Removal | Linux Server Security Need a security expert who can identify real vulnerabilities—not just generate automated scan reports? I help businesses secure web applications, APIs, Linux servers, and cloud-hosted environments through manual Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment (VAPT), Malware Removal, Incident Response, Security Audits, and Server Hardening. With 10+ years of experience in web security and hosting infrastructure, I deliver practical, risk-focused solutions that protect applications, sensitive data, and business operations. Core Security Services • Web Application Penetration Testing (OWASP Top 10) • API Security Testing (REST & GraphQL) • Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) • Mobile Application Penetration Testing • Active Directory & Network Penetration Testing • Linux Server Hardening • Malware Removal & Website Recovery • Incident Response & Post-Breach Investigation • Security Audits & Risk Assessments • SSL/TLS, WAF & Cloudflare Configuration Common Vulnerabilities Tested • SQL Injection (SQLi) • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) • Remote Code Execution (RCE) • Local & Remote File Inclusion (LFI/RFI) • Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) • XML External Entity (XXE) • Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) • Authentication & Authorization Flaws • File Upload Vulnerabilities • Session Management Weaknesses • Business Logic Vulnerabilities Additional Expertise • Secure Code Review • CMS Security (WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify & Magento) • Apache & Nginx Hardening • Cloud Security Reviews (AWS, Azure & Google Cloud) • Docker & Container Security • Web Application Firewall (WAF) Configuration • Security Headers & HTTP Hardening • File Integrity Monitoring • Security Log Analysis • Website Migration Security Validation • DNS & Email Security (SPF, DKIM & DMARC) • Security Patch Management • Backup & Disaster Recovery Planning • Security Monitoring & Threat Detection • DevSecOps Best Practices • Compliance Reviews (OWASP, PCI DSS, GDPR & CIS Benchmarks) • Website Blacklist Removal Security Tools Burp Suite Professional • OWASP ZAP • Nmap • Nessus • Metasploit • Kali Linux • SQLMap • Wireshark • Nikto • WPScan • Gobuster • FFUF Technologies & Platforms WordPress • WooCommerce • Shopify • Magento • Laravel • PHP • MySQL • Apache • Nginx • Linux • cPanel • WHM • VPS • Dedicated Servers • Cloud Hosting I have successfully secured and recovered websites hosted on Cloudways, OVH, Bluehost, GoDaddy, HostGator, SiteGround, Hostinger, Namecheap, and other leading hosting providers. My approach combines the mindset of an ethical hacker with practical security consulting. Every assessment includes manual verification, validated findings, clear communication, and actionable remediation guidance to help reduce risk and strengthen your overall security posture. If you need a Penetration Tester, VAPT Specialist, Malware Removal Expert, or Linux Server Security Consultant, I would be happy to discuss your project and recommend the most effective approach to secure your environment.