Available for offensive security roles · 2026

Syed Muhammad Rayyan.
Offensive security, in practice.

I am currently studying for the CEH certification and have a strong interest in cybersecurity. I am learning about ethical hacking, penetration testing, and network security. I am excited to grow my skills and help make the digital world safer.

Location
Karachi · PK
Focus
Web · API · Recon
TryHackMe
Top 6% global
Status
CEH in progress

Where I've worked.

A short timeline. Self-directed study and CTFs sit alongside paid work - they're how the offensive skills got real.

FEB 2026 -
APR 2026

Offensive Security Intern

Cyberster

• Conduct offensive security assessments and vulnerability research as part of a structured internship program.
• Produce professional security reports with findings, severity ratings, business impact, and remediation guidance.
• Apply penetration testing methodology across reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation phases.

AUG 2025 -
PRESENT

Cyber Security Student (Self-Directed)

TryHackMe

• Ranked in the top 6% globally and completed the Jr. Pentester, Web Fundamentals, Cyber Security 101, and Pre Security learning paths.
• Completed practical labs covering network scanning, web application attacks, privilege escalation, and capture-the-flag challenges.

DEC 2024 -
AUG 2025

Junior Graphic Designer

Alpha AI Solutions · Karachi

• Produced visual and design deliverables for an AI-focused startup while collaborating across teams to meet deadlines.

AUG 2022 -
FEB 2023

Social Media Manager

Vector Logistics · Karachi

• Planned and executed social media campaigns, improving online engagement for a logistics company.

What's in the kit.

A working inventory - the categories I think in when scoping an engagement, and the specific tools I default to within each.

Penetration testing
Web applicationAPINetworkReconExploitationPrivilege escalationReporting
Tools
NmapBurp SuiteMetasploitWiresharkGobustersqlmapHydraJohn
Operating systems
Kali LinuxParrot OSUbuntuWindows
Programming
PythonBashCSQL
Networking
TCP/IPHTTP/SDNSVPNOWASP Top 10OWASP API Top 10
Concepts
Threat modelingDefense in depthCryptography basicsLinux internalsActive Directory

Credentials & coursework.

Formal certifications and structured courses, by issuer.

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
EC-Council
In progress
Web Fundamentals
TryHackMe
Complete
Cyber Security 101
TryHackMe
Complete
Pre Security
TryHackMe
Complete
CS50 - Introduction to Computer Science
Harvard
Complete
Python Essentials
Cisco
Complete
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Cisco
Complete

Academic background.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
University of Karachi (UBIT)
Feb 2024 - Apr 2028
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) - In Progress
Corvit Systems Karachi
Feb 2026 - May 2026
HSC / Intermediate - Pre-Engineering
Govt. College for Men, Nazimabad
Nov 2021 - Jun 2023
SSC - Computer Science
Metropolis Academy
Jan 2019 - Jun 2021
Curriculum vitae

The full document, on one page.

PDF · A4 · Updated April 2026

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Get in touch.

For roles, collaborations, or a CTF team that needs another set of hands - email or any of the channels below.