Zero To Hero Verified Profile
Mohammed AL-Dawahdh
Penetration Tester
Professional Summary
I am passionate about penetration testing and cybersecurity, with hands-on experience in CTF challenges and applied labs. I possess strong skills in web application security, network analysis, and vulnerability assessment. I have extensive experience with Linux environments, vulnerability enumeration techniques, and privilege escalation. I am familiar with common security tools and methodologies, with a continuous focus on learning and developing offensive security skills in real-world scenarios.
I have intermediate experience in cybersecurity, with five years of accumulated experience in the field, including academic studies, practical training, and CTF competitions, as well as approximately one and a half years of penetration testing experience. I am passionate about identifying security vulnerabilities and strengthening organizational defenses. I am skilled at simulating realistic attack scenarios on networks, web applications, and systems. I have a proven ability to conduct comprehensive penetration tests—from reconnaissance to professional reporting—both as part of a team and independently.
Skills & Capabilities
Core Skills
Tools & Platforms
Languages
Certificates
- Penetration Testing Internship — Green Circle (USAID Program), 2026
- Penetration Testing Internship — Green Circle (GIG Program), 2025
- CCT Fast Track Cybersecurity — Green Circle, 2025
- Pre Security Learning Path — TryHackMe, 2026
- Advent of Cyber — TryHackMe, 2025
- Love at First Breach CTF — TryHackMe, 2026
- Introduction to Packet Tracer — Cisco, 2024
- Cyber Warriors CTF Training — NCSC Jordan, 2023–2024
- CTF Training — Google Developer Students, 2023
- Cloud Computing & IoT — Orange, 2024
- Java Programming (Zero to Hero) — HTUx, 2025
Projects
- IoT Vulnerability Assessment Tool
- Internal Vulnerability Scanner
- Machine CTF (Blackwood Castle)
- Machine CTF within the team (shadow_operation)
MyCV Experience
- IoT Vulnerability Assessment Tool
- Internal Vulnerability Scanner
- Machine CTF (Blackwood Castle)
- Machine CTF within the team (shadow_operation)
MyCV Education
- BSc Cybersecurity
About Me
I have intermediate experience in cybersecurity, with five years of accumulated experience in the field, including academic studies, practical training, and CTF competitions, as well as approximately one and a half years of penetration testing experience. I am passionate about identifying security vulnerabilities and strengthening organizational defenses. I am skilled at simulating realistic attack scenarios on networks, web applications, and systems. I have a proven ability to conduct comprehensive penetration tests—from reconnaissance to professional reporting—both as part of a team and independently.
Education
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Bachelor's Degree
Yarmouk University - (2021 - 2026)
Focus areas: Network Security, Ethical Hacking, Encryption, Vulnerability Detection, Information Security and programming.
Experience
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Penetration Testing Intern(GIG)
Green Circle - (2025 - 2025)
Intensive training in information and network security with hands-on experience in cyber threats, protection mechanisms, encryption, incident response, and digital forensics. Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on simulated networks. Used Burp Suite, Nmap, and Kali Linux to identify and analyze security flaws. Assisted in reporting and providing recommendations for system hardening. Supported the cybersecurity team in analyzing threats and improving incident response.
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Penetration Testing Intern(USAID)
Green Circle - (2025 - 2026)
Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on simulated networks. Used Burp Suite, Nmap, and Kali Linux to identify and analyze security flaws. Assisted in reporting and providing recommendations for system hardening. Supported the cybersecurity team in analyzing threats and improving incident response.
