IKRAM CAFFOOR
Welcome to My Digital Space! I’m ikram Cafoor A cybersecurity enthusiast with a focus on red teaming, penetration testing, and CTF challenges. My journey revolves around exploring vulnerabilities, sharpening offensive security skills, and applying creativity to real-world problem-solving. I’m also passionate about OSINT, research, and continuous learning, always experimenting with tools, platforms, and methods to stay ahead in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. Beyond technical skills, I bring the mindset of an athlete - discipline, strategy, and persistence - into my approach to ethical hacking.
About Me
I am a cybersecurity learner focused on both offensive and defensive security, with growing experience in penetration testing, red teaming, blue teaming, purple teaming, and open-source intelligence (OSINT). I actively sharpen my skills through hands-on labs, CTF challenges, and security exercises on platforms like Hack The Box and picoCTF, where I learn to think like both an attacker and a defender. My interests span across network security, threat intelligence, reverse engineering, and incident response. I aim to build a comprehensive understanding of attack methods and defense strategies, bridging the gap between offensive insights and defensive resilience.
Core Skills
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Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
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Forensics & Blue Teaming Concepts
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Network Security & Incident Response
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Programming Languages
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Web Application Security
Certifications
| Certification | Issuer | Year | View |
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| Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking | CICRA Campus | 2024 | |
| Linux 100 Fundamentals | TCM Security | 2024 | |
| Coming soon | None | none |
Write-Ups
No write-ups yet. Check back soon for my CTF and cybersecurity challenges!
My Hobbies
Physical Hobbies
- Football: Playing since childhood helps maintain mental and physical fitness, and builds strong discipline
- Running: Engaged in sprint and endurance training to improve stamina and focus
Creative Hobbies
- Graphic Design & Video Editing: Creating content for school media unit and personal use
- Web Design: Creating Website for school media unit and personal use
Intellectual Hobbies
- CTF Challenges: Solving cybersecurity puzzles to enhance problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Reading Cybersecurity Blogs: Staying updated on industry trends, vulnerabilities, and emerging threats
- Programming: Writing Python scripts and exploring automation to strengthen coding skills