ZIYAD MUHAMMED

Most security students learn to defend. I learn to break. Two years ago I started exploring offensive security — not through textbooks, but by actually poking at systems, reading CVEs, and asking "how would an attacker get in here?" That mindset led me to bug bounty hunting, real-world project contributions, and eventually building my own security tools from scratch. Right now I'm pursuing a BCA in Cybersecurity and recently completed an Advanced Diploma in Information Security. I'm also a student trainee at Offensive Security's Hacker Academy (Offenso) and had the opportunity to intern at Hackeware Security Solutions. These weren't box-ticking experiences — they were where I got my hands dirty on actual assessments, real infrastructure, and live attack surfaces. Here's what I've built that you can actually look at: — Z1Y4D Advanced 403 Bypass Tool — automated bypass of 403 Forbidden responses using layered header manipulation techniques — VIBE Exploit Tools — a modern, automation-first exploitation framework built on current attack methodologies — Security Checklists & Toolkits — structured VAPT checklists I use on assessments, made public for the community My target: Web Application Security, API Security, Network Penetration Testing, AI/LLM Security, and Red Teaming. I want to work where the problems are hard, the stakes are real, and mediocre security isn't accepted. If you're hiring for penetration testing, VAPT, or offensive security roles — check my portfolio and let's talk. 🔗 https://muhammedziyad.vercel.app/