Ammar Hassan | H4cker

Hi, I'm Ammar Hassan.

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Self-driven, passionate Information Security professional and trainer with a curious mind who enjoys securing cyber World.

About

Hey There!👋🏻 I'm an Information Security Professional, Certified Ethical Hacker, and Published Author with 10+ years of experience in Penetration Testing and Cyber Security. I am a Telecommunication Engineer with a Masters in Information Security from the National University of Science and Technology, and an EC-Council Certified Trainer. I hold 15+ industry certifications including CEH (Master), CPENT, PNPT, CRTA, CC, eJPT, CCENT, HCIP, HCIA, SC-900, CNSP, CAP, CSEDP, Azure Administrator and CSCU. I was ranked #1 on EC-Council's Worldwide Ethical Hacking Leaderboard (Q4 2023) and hold a VDP Certificate from NCERT for responsible disclosure of a HIGH SEVERITY security vulnerability.

I have authored 4 books on Cybersecurity and AI — including Mastering OSINT, Wireless Penetration Testing with Kali Linux, and CEH Practice Tests 2025 — available on Amazon.

Languages: Python, HTML/CSS, Bash
Skills: Penetration Testing, Web Security, OSINT, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Security Training, Technical Writing
Tools: Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, ZAP, Nmap, Nessus, Aircrack-ng, Wireshark, Volatility

Education

                  National University of Science and Technology
                
Islamabad, Pakistan

                  Degree: Master of Science in Information Security (Merit Certificate for Securing highest GPA)
                  

                  CGPA: 4.0/4.0
                

                    Relevant Courseworks:
                  
Computer Security
Cloud Computing
Information Security Management
Network Security
Digital Forensics
Blockchain Fundamentals

                  Virtual University of Pakistan
                
Lahore, Pakistan

                  Degree: Master of Computer Science
                  

                  CGPA: 3.96/4
                

                    Relevant Courseworks:
                  
Data Structures
Digital Logic Design
Database Management Systems
Data Communications
Operating Systems
Statistics & Probability
Web Design and Development
Advanced Computer  Architecture

                  National University of Science and Technology
                
Islamabad, Pakistan

                  Degree: Bachelor of Engineering in  Telecommunication
                  

                  CGPA: 3.6/4.0
                

                    Relevant Courseworks:
                  
Communications System Planning
Signals and Systems
Telecommunication Switching Principles
Digital Communications Systems
Satellite Communication
Computer Networks

Experience

NUST

Information Security Trainer

Teach Information Security Subjects like vulnerability exploitation, Information system management to Bachelors students.
Train Students for certifications like CEH, CSCU and Security +.
Design and teach subjects related to Computer Networking.

May 2023 - Ongoing | Islamabad, Pakistan

Government of Pakistan

Network Operations Engineer

Responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting the network appliances, wireless access points, servers and business applications.
Provided remote support as a NOC/SOC Analyst and managed network and security operation.
Managed Optical Fiber Network along with transmission equipment

Dec 2013 - Oct 2021 | Rawalpindi, Pakistan

My Sites

                
Web3 and Cybersecurity Blog
                  A casual blog about Web3 and Cybersecurity
                
AccomplishmentsHow to setup Ethereum Blockchain and its integration in different applications.
Writeups about some CTFs like THM and Hack the box.
Different tips and trics about technology.

Certified Ethical Hacker Prepartion Notes
                  My CEH Practical Notes
                
AccomplishmentsCurated list of resources to help prepare for CEH practical.
CEH tools step by step tutorials.
Tips and tricks to approach the CEH exam.

OSCP Preparation Notes
                  OSCP and Beyond Pentestesting Cheatsheet
                
AccomplishmentsDifferent tips and tricks to pentest different services.
Focused on Preparation for OSCP but also includes notes about other techniques not covered in OSCP.
Curated list of resources to prepare for OSCP.

OSINT Complete Guide
                  Curated cheatsheet for Open Source Intelligence tools and techniques.
                
AboutCategorized compilation of top OSINT resources and tools.
Covers people search, geolocation, social media, and dark web OSINT.
Step-by-step techniques for investigators and security professionals.

WiFi Hacking Notes
                  Learn to hack WEP, WPA, and enterprise WiFi networks.
                
AboutCovers WEP, WPA/WPA2, and WPA Enterprise attack methods.
Hands-on tutorials with tools like Aircrack-ng and Hashcat.
Includes defense strategies and wireless security best practices.

DFIR For Beginners
                  Digital Forensics & Incident Response notes and cheatsheets.
                
AboutCovers Windows internals, memory forensics, and disk analysis.
Incident response playbooks and artifact analysis guides.
Tool usage for Volatility, Autopsy, and other DFIR frameworks.

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