Malik Touseef Husnain
Cybersecurity graduate with expertise in penetration testing, cloud security, and ethical hacking. Passionate about securing digital assets and infrastructure.
About Me
Passionate cybersecurity professional dedicated to protecting digital assets and infrastructure
Professional Background
I'm Malik Touseef Husnain, a cybersecurity graduate with a growing foundation in both offensive and defensive security practices. I've been exposed to diverse security environments through industrial visits to military, aviation, civilian, and naval facilities, helping me understand varied security requirements across different sectors.
I'm actively developing my skills in cloud security, penetration testing, and ethical hacking through platforms like TryHackMe. I approach cybersecurity with a learning mindset, continuously building my practical knowledge to better understand how to protect digital assets.
TryHackMe Progress
Education
Graduate in Cybersecurity from FAST (NUCES)
Comprehensive education covering network security, cryptography, ethical hacking, and security compliance frameworks.
Technical Focus
Penetration Testing & Cloud Security
Building hands-on experience in cloud security concepts and exploring penetration testing methodologies through structured learning paths and practical labs.
Professional Interests
AI & Cybersecurity Integration
Interested in exploring the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, looking to collaborate on innovative projects in these domains.
Cybersecurity Skills
My technical expertise spans both offensive and defensive security disciplines
Offensive Security
Ethical Hacking
Identifying security vulnerabilities through controlled testing and hands-on practice with platforms like TryHackMe. Proficient in reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation techniques.
Penetration Testing
Experienced in systematic testing of systems and applications to identify vulnerabilities. Skilled in using industry-standard tools and methodologies to assess security posture.
Defensive Security
Network Security
Advanced understanding of network security architectures including segmentation, monitoring, and analysis of network traffic for detecting and mitigating threats.
Threat Hunting
Proactively identifying and analyzing potential security threats using advanced security tools, log analysis, and threat intelligence to detect adversaries before damage occurs.
Technical Foundations
Cloud Security
Implementing security controls in cloud environments, with specialized knowledge in AWS security services, configurations, and compliance frameworks.
Secure Coding
Applying secure programming practices, identifying common vulnerabilities like OWASP Top 10, and implementing secure development lifecycle principles.
Certifications & Training
Belkasoft certification for digital forensics investigations in Windows environments
Security Blue Team certification for threat detection and cybersecurity monitoring
TCM Security certification in malware analysis techniques
The SecOps Group certification for network security implementation
The SecOps Group certification for AWS cloud security
Belkasoft certification for digital forensics using YARA, Sigma, and Belkasoft X
The SecOps Group certification in web application security
arcX certification in cyber threat intelligence (CTI)
Specialized training in mobile forensics techniques using Belkasoft X
Education & Experience
My academic background, achievements, and professional journey
Education
National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES)
Sep 2019 - Jan 2025Bachelor of Science - BS, Cybersecurity
Completed comprehensive cybersecurity degree focused on both offensive and defensive security domains, combined with strong computer science fundamentals. Achieved distinction in network security and digital forensics coursework.
Activities and societies: Member of NU Computing Society, Member of FAST Community Service Society, Member of Cyber Space Legion (CSL)
Skills: Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Information Assurance, Information Security, Malware Analysis, Reverse Engineering
Cadet College Hasanabdal
2014 - 2019Pre-Engineering & Matriculation
Completed pre-university education with strong foundation in mathematics and sciences. Participated in various technical and leadership activities to develop holistic skills set.
Activities and societies: Member of Aeromodelling Club, Geomodelling Club, CCH Community Service Society, Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS)
Honors & Awards
The Bronze Standard
Dec 2018Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
Recognized for demonstrating commitment to personal development, community service, and leadership skills. Completed rigorous program of voluntary service and skill development activities.
Volunteer Experience
Google Maps Guide
Oct 2018 - Present
Contributing to Google Maps ecosystem as a local guide to enhance mapping accuracy.
Pakistan Red Crescent Society
Aug 2017 - Jun 2019
Participated in humanitarian initiatives and community service projects.
WWF - Pakistan
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
Engaged in environmental conservation initiatives and eco-internship program.
Akhuwat Institute
2016 - 2018
Participated in social welfare programs and leadership development workshops.
Key Professional Experience
Cybersecurity Freelancer
Sep 2023 - PresentSelf-employed • 1 yr 8 mos
Remote
Delivering comprehensive cybersecurity services to diverse clients, including conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits. Providing specialized instruction on cybersecurity certifications and methodologies to enhance clients' technical expertise and industry qualifications.
Skills: Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics and more
Professional Freelancer
Nov 2021 - Nov 2023Fiverr • Freelance • 2 yrs 1 mo
Remote
Executed specialized cybersecurity projects focused on malware analysis, digital forensics, and vulnerability assessment for diverse clients. Developed an innovative ML-based IDS honeypot system using Snort for smart home security implementation. Provided expert instruction on practical security environments including SEED Labs, DVWA, and Mutillidae II to enhance clients' practical security knowledge.
Skills: Digital Forensics, Python (Programming Language) and more
Cyber Threat Hunter
Jul 2022 - Oct 2022ThincsCorp • Internship • 4 mos
Completed a 3-month internship specializing in Threat Intelligence, focusing on incident analysis, threat hunting, and risk assessment. Researched major security incidents and developed actionable intelligence to strengthen cybersecurity defenses.
Additional Professional Experience
Business Development Officer
Nov 2021 - PresentAir Academic • Part-time • 3 yrs 6 mos
Spearheading business development initiatives to establish strategic partnerships with educational institutions and corporate entities.
Mentor
Dec 2022 - Apr 2023STEM Wizards Academia • Internship • 5 mos
Served as a dedicated mentor in the Girls Technovation Program, providing personalized guidance in cybersecurity and AI concepts.
Student Developer
Dec 2021 - Jul 2023Huawei • Part-time • 1 yr 8 mos
Contributed to software development initiatives within Huawei's student developer program, focusing on mobile application development.
Featured Projects
Showcasing my cybersecurity expertise through practical applications and research
Final Year Project Highlight
My capstone project demonstrating comprehensive cybersecurity skills and machine learning application
EagleAI – A Network Based IDPS for DDoS
My final year project: An intelligent DDoS detection and prevention system using machine learning to identify and mitigate network-based attacks. Achieved 97% accuracy in detecting various DDoS attack vectors with a low false positive rate. Implemented a real-time traffic analysis system reducing attack response time by up to 40% compared to traditional methods.
Security Tools & Documentation
Cuckoo Sandbox Installation Guide
Comprehensive guide for setting up Cuckoo Sandbox 2, including host and guest machine configuration for malware analysis. Optimized the installation process to reduce setup time by 30% and troubleshooted common configuration issues. Over 50 GitHub stars from security professionals.
Ny-Scan
Host and Port Discovery Scanner based on Nmap, created in Python. Features customizable scan profiles and automated reporting. Successfully identified 15% more open services compared to basic scanning techniques in testing environments.
DVWA Installation Guide
Comprehensive guide for setting up and configuring Damn Vulnerable Web Application (DVWA) for penetration testing practice. Includes containerized deployment options and security configurations. Used by over 200 cybersecurity students and professionals.
SEED Labs Projects
Collection of completed SEED Labs exercises focusing on various cybersecurity attack and defense techniques. Implemented 12+ attack simulations and defense mechanisms, creating educational resources for practical security learning.
Zeek Installation Guide
Updated installation guide for Zeek Network Security Monitor on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS with configuration instructions. Includes performance optimization tips for high-traffic network environments and integration with SIEM solutions.
Get In Touch
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