Aayan Farooq

BSc Cybersecurity student at UMT (CGPA 3.45) skilled in Python, Linux, network security, malware analysis, cryptography, and AI modeling. Experienced in projects like phishing simulations, steganography tools, Linux firewalls, keyloggers, and reverse shell apps. Active in CTFs and Hack The Box.

Certified in Google Cybersecurity, EC-Council Ethical Hacking Essentials, Security Blue Team Jr. Pentester, Microsoft SOC Foundations, University of London Cybersecurity Fundamentals, and Microsoft Cybersecurity Testing & Prevention.

Cybersecurity Intern at Arch Technologies (2026-03 – 2026-04)

Participating in an 8-week project-based cybersecurity internship focused on developing and implementing security-driven solutions.

• Contributing to coding-based projects related to network security, vulnerability detection, and system hardening while applying secure coding practices
• Developing and testing security-focused scripts and tools to analyze vulnerabilities
• Implementing network and system security concepts through hands-on coding projects
• Assisting in identifying security weaknesses and improving defensive configurations
• Applying secure coding principles and best practices during project development
• Documenting technical implementations and project outcomes

Bachelors in Cybersecurity – University of Management & Technology (2023-10 – 2027-06)

O/A Levels in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics – Beaconhouse School System (2019-08 – 2022-05)