Muhammad S

Cyber Security Specialist

MMIGH • Freelance

May 2024 - Present • 2 yrs

Key Responsibilities: • Conducted comprehensive penetration tests on custom CMS, LMS, and WordPress-based applications, identifying high-impact vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. • Performed advanced malware detection, removal, and post-incident hardening across compromised websites, servers, and WordPress environments. • Led development teams to adopt secure coding practices and continuous vulnerability remediation workflows. • Implemented and maintained Web Application Firewalls (WAF) across 100+ production websites, improving threat detection and reducing attack surface. • Strengthened server security by configuring hardened Linux/Windows environments, performing log analysis, implementing least-privilege access, and conducting regular security audits. • Collaborated closely with developers, system administrators, and senior management to design and enforce secure architecture and operational processes. • Delivered executive-level security reports directly to the CEO, providing actionable insights, risk assessments, and remediation prioritisation. • Developed, documented, and maintained organization-wide cybersecurity policies, standards, and incident-response procedures.