Zahir Pathan
Trusted by leading enterprises to strengthen their security posture
I Provide Advanced Security for Advanced Threat
My focus is simple- uncover what attackers see, show you how they can exploit it, and help you fix it fast.
Every service I offer is designed around clarity, action, and measurable risk reduction.
Security Consultant at Deloitte
3rd Place — Deloitte India Capture the Flag (CTF)
CRTP • CAP • CNSP • Qualys VMDR Certified
Eliminated and rescued from 200+ Cyberattacks till now
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s
Degree in Information Technology
CAP
Certified AppSec Practitioner
Companies I’ve worked with
Professional Experience
Collaborated across teams to build and refine vulnerability lifecycle management systems, improving SLA compliance and communication.
Tools I Work With
Web & API Security Testing
Vulnerability Management and Triage
Network & Infrastructure Pentesting
Risk & Compliance Assessments
Secure Configuration Review
My focus is simple- uncover what attackers see, show you how they can exploit it, and help you fix it fast.
Every service I offer is designed around clarity, action, and measurable risk reduction.
Services I Deliver
Web Application Pentesting
Modern web apps are complex- APIs, auth flows, and microservices create hidden attack surfaces.
Network & Infrastructure Pentesting
Your network is only as strong as its weakest node.
Vulnerability Management
Most teams drown in scanner noise- I help you build a VM program that cuts through it.
Findings Lifecycle Management
Finding a vulnerability is step one. Managing it to closure is where most organizations struggle.
Risk Assessment
Executives need to see security in business terms, not CVEs.
A few examples of how I’ve helped organizations transform their security posture through practical, data-driven testing and remediation.
Real-World Impact
Case Study 1- Web & Infrastructure Pentest (Manufacturing Sector)
Challenge: The client operated multiple web apps and internal services with minimal prior testing. They needed to identify exploitable vulnerabilities before a major release.
Approach: Conducted authenticated web testing, privilege escalation scenarios, and lateral movement analysis across segmented environments.
Outcome: Discovered chained vulnerabilities that allowed cross-system compromise. After remediation, the client reduced attack surface exposure by over 60%.
Case Study 2 – Vulnerability Management Program (Financial Sector)
Challenge: The client’s vulnerability remediation timelines exceeded SLA targets, and leadership lacked visibility into progress.
Approach: Designed and implemented a triage workflow with prioritization scoring, ownership assignment, and weekly reporting.
Outcome: Reduced time-to-fix for critical vulnerabilities from weeks to under 72 hours. Leadership gained complete visibility into open findings and SLA compliance.
Awards & Recognition
3rd Place- Deloitte India Capture the Flag (CTF)
Recognized for demonstrating advanced exploit chaining, reverse engineering, and red-team strategy.
🎯 Client Recognition- Rapid Remediation Program
Commended for designing and implementing a vulnerability management workflow that reduced average remediation time by 40%.
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