KHALED HANI
Cybersecurity Graduate • Penetration Testing • Red Teaming
About Me
Cybersecurity graduate focused on Offensive Security, Penetration Testing, Web Application Security, and Red Teaming. Hands-on experience developed through intensive self-driven training covering Ethical Hacking, OSCP curriculum, CompTIA Network+, Red Teaming, specialized Udemy courses, and extensive machine exploitation labs on TryHackMe and Hack The Box. Experienced with Kali Linux, Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark, SQLMap, and real-world attack methodologies.
Professional Summary
Cybersecurity graduate with practical expertise in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, web application security, and network defense. Gained deep hands-on proficiency through intensive offensive security coursework (Ethical Hacking, Network+, Red Teaming, OSCP preparation), boot2root challenges, and security tool development. Seeking an entry-level opportunity in Penetration Testing and Offensive Security where I can apply my hands-on experience, contribute to real-world security assessments, and continue developing toward a professional Red Team role.
Target Roles
Technical Skills
Python, JS, Bash, SQL, HTML/CSS (Basic)
Kali Linux, Windows, Parrot, BlackArch
Web Application Security, Network Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, Information Gathering, OSINT
Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark, SQLMap, Gobuster, Hydra, Hashcat, John the Ripper, Nikto, OpenVAS, OWASP ZAP
TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, SSH, Network Troubleshooting
Git, Google Colab, GitHub, Docker • OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, CVSS
Projects & Experience
Smart Pentest Scanner
PlatformDeveloped an integrated penetration testing and security assessment platform that automates asset discovery, external attack-surface analysis (EASM), vulnerability detection, CVSS v3.1 risk scoring, AI-powered threat analysis, remediation prioritization, security reporting, alerting, RBAC, and audit logging through a centralized dashboard.
PHAROX Security
PlatformFlagship security research platform integrating intelligent reconnaissance, automated attack surface mapping, vulnerability assessment, and contextual remediation insights for offensive security professionals.
HexaShield Platform
Designed and developed a cybersecurity platform for offensive and defensive security operations. The platform integrates vulnerability assessment, attack simulation, reporting, and centralized security management to improve penetration testing workflows.
ReconCraft
Engineered an advanced reconnaissance toolkit capable of performing automated OSINT collection, subdomain enumeration, DNS analysis, port scanning, and technology fingerprinting to accelerate penetration testing engagements.
ParamHunter
A web application security tool that discovers hidden HTTP parameters, improves endpoint enumeration, and assists in web application penetration testing.
PhishGuard AI
Developed a cybersecurity platform that uses machine learning and URL feature engineering to detect phishing links, assess risk levels, and provide explainable security analysis through an interactive dashboard, with scan history, threat-intelligence integration, authentication, and automated reporting.
Practical Training & Applied Labs
Offensive Security & Red Team Practitioner
Self-Driven Security Labs & Intensive Training • Amman, Jordan
Undertook intensive, self-directed offensive security training covering Ethical Hacking, OSCP curriculum, CompTIA Network+ protocols, and Red Teaming operations. Completed numerous hands-on machine exploitations, boot2root challenges, and network pivot labs across TryHackMe and Hack The Box, along with specialized offensive courses on Udemy.
Education
Bachelor of Cybersecurity
Irbid National University, Irbid, Jordan
Courses & Interests
Completed technical training in Linux Administration & Security, Windows Administration, Network+, Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, Web Application Security, Bug Bounty, and Python for Cybersecurity. Developed hands-on skills through practical labs and Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges on TryHackMe and Hack The Box, with practical experience using Kali Linux, Nmap, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Metasploit, and SQLMap for reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, web security analysis, and security automation.
Languages
Arabic (Native) • English (Professional Working Proficiency)