Tajudeen Abdulhakeem

Certified Web Exploitation Expert | Penetration Testing Intern

About

Driven and hands-on penetration tester with proven experience from two structured internships (Hacktify & ICDFA) and the Certified Web Exploitation Expert (CWEE) credential. I’ve executed real-world web application tests, identified critical vulnerabilities, and delivered actionable reports aligned with OWASP and CVSS standards. My blend of practical experience, sharp technical skills, and relentless curiosity makes me the cybersecurity intern you need — ready to contribute from day one.

Work Experience

Cyber Security and Penetration Testing Intern

Hacktify Cybersecurity

Feb 2025 - Mar 2025

During my internship at Hacktify, I was immersed in practical offensive security training and hands-on vulnerability assessment. I worked on simulated real-world environments to identify, exploit, and document vulnerabilities in web applications. The internship focused on understanding and applying industry standards like the OWASP Top 10 and CVSS scoring

  • Completed 30+ hands-on lab exercises simulating real-world cyberattacks, covering web application vulnerabilities, reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation tactics using tools like Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP.
  • Identified and exploited 10+ critical vulnerabilities including XSS, IDOR, and broken authentication, and documented findings with CVSS scoring and remediation guidelines in structured professional reports.
  • Delivered weekly reports and live walkthroughs during mentorship sessions, demonstrating improved exploit precision, faster detection time, and report quality aligned with industry standards.

Ethical Hacking and Digital Forensics Intern

ICDFA (International Cyber Defence and Forensics Academy)

Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

As an Ethical Hacking and Digital Forensics Intern at ICDFA, I engaged in a structured, skill-intensive program designed to simulate real-world cybersecurity operations and incident response scenarios. Trained by industry experts, I completed offensive security training, tackled hands-on Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges, and passed a final competency exam—gaining both preventive and investigative capabilities in the process.

  • Completed 50+ hands-on labs covering reconnaissance, scanning, vulnerability exploitation, and privilege escalation, using tools like Nmap, Burp Suite, and Metasploit in controlled environments
  • Identified and exploited common web application flaws (Injection, XSS, insecure direct object references, misconfigurations), and documented findings with CVSS scoring and remediation suggestions.
  • Delivered weekly assessment reports and walkthroughs, demonstrating technical growth, report clarity, and adherence to OWASP Top 10 and industry best practices.
  • Successfully completed all stages of the internship, including Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges and a final competency exam, after being trained and evaluated by industry experts

Education

M. Sc. Computer Science

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY DUTSINMA

Oct 2021

Dutsinma, Nigeria

B. Sc. Computer Science and Information Techology

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY DUTSINMA

Jan 2016 - Jan 2020

Dutsinma, Nigeria

Certificates

ICDFA Internship Certificate - Ethical Hacking and Digital Forensics

ICDFA (International Cyber Defence and Forensics Academy)

Jul 2025

Hacktify Internship Certificate - Cybersecurity and Penetration Testing

Hacktify Cybersecurity

Mar 2025

Certified Web Exploitation Expert (CWEE)

A-I VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTITTUE OF CYBER SECURITY

Aug 2024

7-Days Deep Dive into Hacking Techniques and Intrusion Detection Webinar

A-I VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE OF CYBER SECURITY

Apr 2024

Projects

Capture The Flag (CTF) Challenges

Mar 2024 - Jul 2025

Engaged in extensive Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges on Hacktify

Industry-Grade Simulated Penetration Tests

Mar 2024 - Jul 2025

Conducted realistic penetration tests within sandbox environments designed to replicate complex, real-world enterprise infrastructures.

Bug Bounty Simulations

Dec 2024 - Feb 2025

Participated in simulated bug bounty programs, focusing on identifying and reporting vulnerabilities in web applications.

Skills

Vulnerability Management

  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Vulnerability Reporting
  • Risk Rating
  • CVSS Scoring
  • Remediation Steps

Penetration Testing Tools

  • Burp Suite
  • Nmap
  • OWASP ZAP
  • Nikto
  • Dirb
  • Sublist3r
  • WhatWeb

Penetration Testing Areas

  • Web Application Security
  • Reconnaissance
  • Information Gathering
  • Vulnerability Scanning
  • Exploitation

Security Standards & Methodologies

  • OWASP Top 10
  • MITRE ATT&CK