Penetration Tester | Cybersecurity Specialist | Ethical Hacker

I am a professional Penetration Tester and Cybersecurity Specialist committed to helping organisations secure their digital assets against evolving cyber threats. With extensive experience across various industries, I provide comprehensive security assessments to identify vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

My services are designed to simulate real-world attack scenarios, ensuring your systems, networks, and applications are resilient against both automated and targeted attacks.

Core Expertise & Services:

• Web Application Penetration Testing:Thorough assessments of web applications following methodologies like OWASP Top 10 and PTES to identify security flaws such as SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and improper authentication mechanisms.
• Network Penetration Testing:Comprehensive external and internal network security evaluations to identify misconfigurations, unpatched services, and unauthorised network access points.
• Cloud Security Assessments:Specialist testing for AWS, Azure, and GCP environments, ensuring secure IAM policies, proper storage bucket permissions, and compliance with best practices.
• Wireless & IoT Security Testing:Analysis of wireless network configurations and IoT devices for common vulnerabilities such as weak encryption, default credentials, and unauthorised access.
• Social Engineering & Physical Security Testing:Execution of simulated phishing campaigns and physical security assessments, including onsite security reviews and device exploitation.
• Security Audits & Compliance:Audits aligned with frameworks such as ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIST, ensuring your organisation meets necessary compliance standards.
• Red Teaming & Adversary Simulations:Full-scope simulated attacks on infrastructure and personnel to test detection and response capabilities against sophisticated threat actors.
• API Security Testing:Security assessments of RESTful and GraphQL APIs, focusing on issues like broken object-level authorisation, excessive data exposure, and unauthenticated endpoints.

My Approach:

• Information Gathering: Conducting OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) and footprinting to identify potential entry points.
• Vulnerability Identification: Systematic scanning and manual testing using tools like Burp Suite, Nmap, and Metasploit.
• Exploitation & Post-Exploitation: Controlled exploitation to demonstrate real-world risk without causing disruption.
• Reporting & Remediation: Delivery of comprehensive reports with risk categorisation, impact analysis, and clear remediation steps.
• Retesting & Validation: Follow-up testing to ensure effective remediation and continued security resilience.

Why Choose Me?

• Extensive Technical Expertise: Skilled in tools such as Burp Suite Pro, Metasploit, Wireshark, and custom scripting for tailored assessments.
• Cloud Security Specialist: Deep experience with AWS pentesting, including IAM policies, S3 bucket permissions, and security group misconfigurations.
• Customisable Testing: Every engagement is uniquely tailored to your environment, whether it's a cloud infrastructure, web application, or internal network.
• Clear, Actionable Reporting: Detailed reports with risk ratings, technical breakdowns, and easy-to-follow remediation steps designed for both technical teams and executive leadership.
• Ethical & Responsible Testing: All engagements follow strict ethical hacking standards with proper authorisation and minimal disruption.

Certifications & Tools:

• Certifications: OS(CP|WE), CRT,
• Tools & Frameworks: Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Prowler, Wireshark, Sliver, MobSF, custom Python scripts.
• Methodologies: OWASP Testing Guide, PTES, MITRE ATT&CK.

Client Testimonials:

“Rhys' penetration testing services were instrumental in securing our cloud environment. Their clear reporting and proactive support made it easy for our development team to implement the fixes.”

“Highly professional and technically adept. Rhys identified critical vulnerabilities in our application and helped us achieve compliance seamlessly.”

Ready to Secure Your Business?

Let’s work together to strengthen your security posture. Whether you need a full-scale penetration test or targeted assessments, I am here to help.

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