> initialize_userMalik Touseef Husnain
Cybersecurity Professional | Threat Hunter | DFIR Specialist
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> Hello, World. I am Malik Touseef Husnain.
A dedicated Cybersecurity Specialist with over 2 years of operational experience in threat hunting, VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing), and Digital Forensics.
I architect secure infrastructures and dismantle vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. My expertise spans tailored security solutions, from deploying Snort-based IDS to conducting advanced malware analysis in isolated sandboxes.
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[!] RED_TEAM_OPS
Identifying security vulnerabilities through controlled testing. Proficient in frameworks like OWASP Top 10 and MITRE ATT&CK for comprehensive security assessments.
Experienced in systematic testing of systems and applications using industry-standard tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nmap to identify and exploit vulnerabilities.
[#] BLUE_TEAM_OPS
Advanced understanding of network security architectures. Proficiency with Wireshark, Snort, and Zeek for traffic analysis and intrusion detection.
Proactively identifying and analyzing potential security threats using advanced security tools like Splunk, ELK Stack, YARA, and Sigma.
[*] CLOUD_INFRA
Implementing security controls in cloud environments, with specialized knowledge in AWS (IAM, CloudTrail, EC2) and compliance frameworks.
Applying secure programming practices (Python, Bash), identifying common vulnerabilities, and implementing secure development lifecycle principles.
Verified_Certifications // Authority: Global
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./education.log
> National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
System.Origin: FAST-NUCESDegree: Bachelor of Science (Cybersecurity)
Comprehensive curriculum focused on offensive/defensive security domains, digital forensics, and network architecture. Integrated computer science fundamentals to master low-level system understanding.
// Extracurriculars_
NU Computing Society, FAST Community Service, Cyber Space Legion (CSL)
> Cadet College Hasanabdal
System.Origin: CCHTrack 01: Pre-Engineering [Grade A]
Period: 2018 - 2019
Focused on Mathematics & Physics foundations.
Track 02: Matriculation [Grade A+]
Period: 2014 - 2017
General Science distinction.
// Leadership_&_Societies_
Aeromodelling Club, Geomodelling Club, Community Service Society, Red Crescent Society.
./achievements.log
> The Bronze Standard
[Dec 2018]Award: Duke of Edinburgh's International
Global recognition for exceptional commitment to personal development, community service, and leadership resilience.
./volunteering.log
> Google Maps Guide
[Since Oct 2018]
Enhancing global mapping ecosystem accuracy through local intelligence contributions.
> Pakistan Red Crescent
[2017 - 2019]
Deployed for humanitarian initiatives and community crisis support vectors.
> WWF - Pakistan
[2017 - 2018]
Operated within environmental conservation units and eco-internship protocols.
> Akhuwat Institute
[2016 - 2018]
Engaged in social welfare algorithms and leadership development subroutines.
./work.log
> Business Development Officer
Org: Air Academic// Role: Hybrid / Strategic_Planning
Executing strategic business development protocols and managing high-value B2B client relationships. Optimizing acquisition vectors for sustained growth.
> GRC & Penetration Testing Intern
Org: National CERT// Domain: Governance_&_Red_Teaming
Advanced training in GRC standards (ISO 27001). Executed hands-on policy review and vulnerability assessment simulations in a controlled national-level environment.
> Security Consultant / Freelancer
Platform: Fiverr// Ops: DFIR / Malware_Analysis
- - Delivered 30+ projects focused on digital forensics and malware triage.
- - Engineered a Smart Home Honeypot using Snort IDS and ML-based anomaly detection.
- - Developed virtualized lab environments for secure testing.
> Academic Mentor
Org: STEM Wizards AcademiaMentored participants in secure development lifecycles. Guided the architecture of an AI-powered secure messaging application with integrated malicious link detection.
> Cyber Threat Hunter
Org: ThincsCorp// Ops: Threat_Intel / IR
Conducted proactive threat hunting operations using IOCs/TTPs aligned with MITRE ATT&CK. Enriched threat intelligence datasets and executed log correlation strategies.
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Critical_AssetEagleAI – AI-Based Network IDPS
System.Description: Developed a DDoS detection system using supervised ML models on CIC DDoS 2019 dataset. Created pipeline for traffic collection, preprocessing, and anomaly scoring.
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Smart Home Honeypot IDS
Created an ML-based intrusion detection honeypot for IoT/Smart Home environment. Used Snort and custom Python scripts to emulate intrusion events. Delivered full project with documentation and alert dashboards for monitoring potential threats.
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.
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.
Get In Touch
Have a security question or interested in working together? Send me a message!
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