Offensive security researcher

Badr Azeez

بدر عزيز

I'm Badr Azeez, an ethical hacker, penetration tester and bug hunter from Iraq. I test web applications and networks to find what can be exploited before attackers do, compete in CTFs with my team SCS0x00, and build backends in Python with Django and FastAPI.

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What I work on

Penetration testing

Web application and network assessments, from reconnaissance to a clear report that someone else can reproduce.

Bug hunting

Finding vulnerabilities in real-world web applications and reporting them responsibly.

CTF

Competing with team SCS0x00 and solving Hack The Box machines as badrazeez.

Backend development

APIs and services in Python with Django and FastAPI, written with an attacker's eye.

Competitions

  1. First place, cybersecurity competition of the Iraqi Ministry of Interior

    Organized by the Cybersecurity Directorate, with more than 600 participants from across Iraq.

    Source 1Source 2

  2. Web Security CTF – CyberTalents

    Ranked 11th of 207 participants from 35+ countries | Solved all challenges

    Source

  3. First place, Iraq National Cybersecurity CTF

    Leader of the team that finished first with 375 points.

    Source

Skills

Offensive security

  • Penetration testing
  • Web application security
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Bug bounty
  • OWASP Top 10

Tools

  • Burp Suite
  • OWASP ZAP
  • Nmap
  • Wireshark
  • Metasploit

Backend development

  • Python
  • Django
  • FastAPI
  • Flask
  • REST APIs
  • SQL
  • Git
  • Docker

Linux

  • Linux
  • Bash
  • Ubuntu
  • CentOS

Certifications

Courses and certificates in security, Python and IT, each with a link to verify it.

  • Meta Back-End Developer Specialization

    Nine courses of hands-on training for professional back-end work, including Python and Git.

    Issued by CourseraCredential ID: 1ZIGR6UR63G3

    Verify on Coursera
  • Google IT Support Specialization

    Network setup and management, hardware maintenance and software support.

    Issued by CourseraCredential ID: YXHV7LAXHSJL

    Verify on Coursera
  • Crash Course on Python

    Python fundamentals: variables, data types, control flow, functions and basic data structures.

    Issued by CourseraCredential ID: RUP39V68CDJR

    Verify on Coursera
  • OWASP Top 10 – 2021 Specialization

    The OWASP Top 10 risks, including broken access control, cryptographic failures and injection.

    Issued by CourseraCredential ID: HN8ZGCSWAW7S

    Verify on Coursera
  • Linux for Developers

    Using Linux tools, programming languages and frameworks to build and deploy software.

    Issued by CourseraCredential ID: EUKB2WQ85G5N

    Verify on Coursera
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyber Attacks

    Tools and techniques for detecting and preventing attacks: network security, encryption, malware analysis and incident response.

    Issued by CredlyCredential ID: 85ff59fb-f2e

    Verify on Credly

Contact

Questions about a penetration test, a vulnerability report, a CTF or a backend project? Reach me on any of these.