Umer Saqib

Motivated Cybersecurity student at Superior University with a strong commitment to self-driven learning, demonstrated through the completion of 21 TryHackMe rooms, a 100-day learning streak, and 9 earned badges. Hands-on experience in web application penetration testing, network analysis, Linux privilege escalation, OSINT, and red team fundamentals using industry-standard tools such as Nmap, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Metasploit, and Gobuster. Skilled in both offensive and defensive security concepts, with practical experience performing security assessments in controlled environments, including DVWA and guided penetration-testing labs.

Eager to secure a cybersecurity internship where I can apply my technical knowledge, gain industry experience, and contribute to organizational security objectives.

Independent Security Researcher & Lab Practitioner - Independent

• Completed 21+ hands-on cybersecurity labs covering web application security, network reconnaissance, Linux privilege escalation, OSINT, and red team fundamentals.
• Maintained a 100-day learning streak and earned 9 TryHackMe badges.
• Performed vulnerability assessments in controlled environments, identifying issues such as SQL Injection, XSS, file upload flaws, and authentication weaknesses.
• Utilized tools including Nmap, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Gobuster, Hydra, and Metasploit for security testing and analysis.

Cybersecurity Lab Practitioner | DVWA & Personal Lab - Personal Lab

• Conducted web application security testing on DVWA, focusing on SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, file inclusion, and command injection vulnerabilities.
• Performed network scanning, packet analysis, and directory enumeration using Nmap, Wireshark, and Gobuster in a Kali Linux environment.
• Documented findings and practiced remediation techniques in controlled lab settings.

BS - Cybersecurity - Superior University, Lahore (2023-01 - 2027-12)

ICS - Intermediate in Computer Science - Punjab Group of Colleges, Faisalabad (2021-01 - 2023-12)