01. About_Me
I am a cybersecurity graduate from Israa University (2021-2025) with a passion for digital protection and ethical hacking. With hands-on experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and ethical hacking through real-world CTF competitions and controlled lab environments, I aim to secure digital infrastructures against evolving threats.
Skilled in tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, and Metasploit, I have a strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and web application attack techniques. I trained at the National Cyber Security Center of Jordan and consistently rank among top performers in national and international cybersecurity competitions.
- Location: Amman, Jordan
- Email: adel.abuzalata@gmail.com
- Phone: +962 796 680 872
- Languages: Arabic, English, Russian
02. Technical_Skills
core_competencies
- Web Application Penetration Testing
- Network Penetration Testing
- Privilege Escalation (Linux & Windows)
- SQL Injection & Web Exploitation
- Active Directory Attacks & Exploitation
- CTF Problem Solving
tools_&_technologies
platforms_&_os
03. Documented_Projects
Web Application Security Testing Lab
Conducted a full penetration test on DVWA / OWASP WebGoat deliberately vulnerable web applications.
- Identified and exploited SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, and broken authentication vulnerabilities.
- Documented findings in a structured report with CVSS severity ratings and remediation steps.
Network Penetration Testing Lab
Simulated a full attack chain: reconnaissance → exploitation → post-exploitation → reporting.
- Used Nmap for port scanning, Metasploit for exploitation, and Wireshark for packet analysis.
- Performed privilege escalation on Linux and Windows hosts within isolated test environments.
Active Directory Attack Simulation
Executed Active Directory exploitation in a controlled lab setting to map privilege escalation paths.
- Enumerated AD environment using BloodHound and PowerView.
- Executed Kerberoasting and Pass-the-Hash attacks.
- Developed understanding of lateral movement techniques and domain compromise scenarios.
04. Experience_&_Education
Security Trainee
National Cyber Security Center (NCSCJO) – Amman, Jordan
- Gained practical exposure to offensive security techniques and vulnerability assessment workflows.
- Participated in security analysis tasks, identifying and documenting system weaknesses.
- Applied penetration testing methodologies within a national security operations environment.
Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity
Israa University – Amman, Jordan
Core focus on network security, ethical hacking, and digital forensics.
Computer Technician
Freelance / Self-Employed – Amman, Jordan
- Diagnosed and repaired hardware and software issues across desktop and laptop systems.
- Performed OS installations, malware removal, data recovery, and driver configuration.
05. Certs_&_Achievements
Certifications & Courses
- eJPTv2 ✓ Certified
- CCNA
- eWPT (Web Pentest)
- eCPPT (Advanced Pentest)
- TryHackMe Learning Paths
- HackTheBox Learning Paths
CTF Competitions
- 5th Place – IEEE Penetration Test Competition
- 5th Place – Final CyPetra CTF Competition
- 5th Place – Arab Universities Cybersecurity CTF (2025)
- 9th Place – ZUJCTF 2023
- 16th Place – NCSC CTF 2024
- Participant – Black Hat MEA 2025
- Participant – Jordanian Nat. Cyber Warriors CTF 2024