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Habeeb Ahmed

Cybersecurity Specialist

As a Cybersecurity Specialist and Trainer with 3+ years of hands-on experience, I specialize in OSINT, security awareness, and Purple Team Engagement. Proven expertise in EDR optimization, incident response leadership, and security architecture enhancement. Skilled in collaboration, user-centric training, and continuous improvement. Future goals include advanced certifications, leadership, international contributions, mentorship, policy influence, and entrepreneurship in cybersecurity. Aspiring to be a thought leader, making a meaningful impact in protecting organizations from cyber threats.

Certified AppSec Practitioner (CAP)
IBM Cybersecurity Intro
API Penetration Testing
Leadership
Team Work
Hard Working

Skills

Experiences

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Security Researcher (Freelance)
HackerOne

Nov 2022 - Present, San Francisco, California

Hackerone leverage human ingenuity to pinpoint the most critical security flaws across your attack surface to outmatch cybercriminals.

Responsibilities:
  • Working with businesses and organizations to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities and weaknesses affecting digital assets and computer networks.

Information Security Specialist (Contract)
Footright LLC.

Feb 2022 - Present, Texas USA

Footright Org. We help business owners to establish their goals and identify strategies for improved business operations.

Responsibilities:
  • Evaluate and recommend security solutions that align with the organization needs and goals.
  • Work with Businesses and Organization to pinpoint the most critical security flaws.
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Co-Founder
Techka

Sept 2023 - Present, Kano, Nigeria

Techka, a university community based unites students and enthusiasts, fostering professional growth through mentorship, skill development, networking, and collaborative opportunities.

Responsibilities:
  • As the Co-Founder of Techka, my role involves providing visionary leadership, overseeing day-to-day operations, building and leading a diverse team, cultivating strategic partnerships

Security Analyst (Intern)
Nigerian Communication Sattelite Limited (NIGCOMSAT).

Dec 2022 - Jul 2023, Abuja, Nigeria

NIGCOMSAT is the leading satellite communication solutions provider in Nigeria and Africa.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide ongoing training and awareness programs to educate employees about security risks and best practices.
  • Identify and address software and system vulnerabilities through regular vulnerability assessments.
  • Ensure that the organization complies with relevant industry regulations and standards
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CyberSecurity Tutor (Volunteering)
Footright Organizaton.

Jan 2022 - Present, USA / Nigeria

A non-profit organization that is focused on helping young Africans acquire world-class ICT knowledge through continued partnership with relevant individuals, organizations and institutions to drive our goals.

Responsibilities:
  • Conducted interactive cybersecurity tutoring sessions for over 50 students, adapting methods to virtual platforms for diverse regions.
  • Mentored and guided over 15 students from the beginning of their cybersecurity journey.
  • Developed personalized learning plans, emphasizing hands-on experiences and practical applications.
  • Established a proactive feedback system, enhancing curriculum with the latest industry trends.

Founder
AntiScam Working Group (ASWG).

May 2023 - Present, Nigeria

ASWG is a collaborative effort targeting online scams and fraud. Comprising experts and organizations, it aims to raise awareness, detect scam patterns, and implement preventive measures for a safer digital space.

Responsibilities:
  • Raising public awareness through educational campaigns to prevent falling victim to scams.
  • Building collaborations and partnerships with organizations, law enforcement, and industry experts to advocate for policy changes and regulations to address the root causes of scams and fraud.
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Education

B.Sc. in Cybersecurity Science
CGPA: 4.73 out of 5
Taken Courses
  • Risk Management and Enterprise Security
  • Network Security
  • Vunerability Assessment
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cryptography
Extracurricular Activities
  • Conduct independent security research to identify vulnerabilities, publish findings responsibly, and contribute to the cybersecurity community.
  • Participate in bug bounty programs on platforms like HackerOne or Bugcrowd.
  • Get involved in community service or outreach programs that focus on promoting cybersecurity awareness and education.
  • Participate in CTF competitions, either locally or online.
Entrepreneurial and Managerial
Extracurricular Activities
  • Entrepreneurship Fundamentals.
  • Business, Financial, and Operations Management.
  • Marketing and Sales.
  • Networking and Relationship Building.
  • Leadership Skills.
Higher Secondary School Certificate
Extracurricular Activities
  • Participate in regional or national math competitions to challenge myself and showcase my mathematical abilities.
  • Facilitate or participate in peer-led study groups to collectively explore challenging math topics and reinforce learning.
  • Volunteer for community service projects or initiatives.
  • Join a sports team or participate in athletics to promote physical fitness.

Projects

Favihash
Favihash
Developer March 2023

Favihash is a portable and modular python3 tool designed to quickly generate the favicon hash of a target domain to be use on shodan or binaryedge to gather more assets of a target.

A sample of siwes report
Owner Nov 2023

I explored Networking, EDR, and Ethical Hacking, gaining hands-on experience in configuring and maintaining robust network infrastructures alongside seasoned professionals.

Split Print
Split Print
Developer April 2023

It helps to split file.

Host header Injection
Host header Injection
Owner Jun 2023

Wordlist use to bruteforce the host header for 403 bypass or muisconfiguration in authentication.

Footright Two-month OSINT Training
Tutor Dec 2023

As the tutor for Footright two-month OSINT training, I lead participants in enhancing investigative skills through engaging discussions and practical exercises, preparing them for success in OSINT.

Techka BugHunting Pyhsical Training
Tutor Nov 2023

As a tutor for the Techka three-week physical web pentesting training in partnership with TrybeOne at BUK campus, I guided participants through an extensive reconnaissance process.

Recent Posts

Accomplishments

Transforming Nigerian Youths Program (Enterprenuerial and Managerial)

Course Duration = 2 Months

Cyber Threat Hunting Training
Active Countermeasures December 1st, 2023

Course Duration = 6 hour

Applied Ethical Hacking and Rules of Engagement
Udemy July 14th, 2021

Course Duration = 40 hour

Ethical Hacking From A-Z Beginner To Expert Course
Udemy November 5th, 2020

Course Duration = 12 hour

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

Course Duration = 5 hour

Achievements

MTN Scholar

Wazuh Learning Team

Graduation