Qasim Qayyum is a passionate and dedicated Cyber Security professional with strong hands-on experience in penetration testing, digital security tools, malware detection, and security operations. He is currently working with ITSolera as a Web Penetration Tester, where he performs vulnerability assessments, security audits, and practical testing of web applications. He has previously completed multiple internships in Cyber Security at GenWizz RYK, and has teaching experience as a Cyber Security Instructor at Omni Academy Karachi, delivering labs, practical sessions, and beginner-to-intermediate security training. His experience also includes digital marketing, content development, customer services, and student mentoring. Qasim is completing his BS Cyber Security from KFUEIT, where he has been actively involved in clubs, events, technical workshops, and academic activities. His Final Year Project focuses on Bi-Phase Spam and Malicious Email Detection. He continues to build his expertise in penetration testing, threat analysis, web security, networking, and modern AI-powered security approaches.
| Degree | Field | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS | Cyber Security | Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & IT (KFUEIT), Rahim Yar Khan | 2021 – 2025 |
| F.Sc (ICS) | Computer Science | Government Post Graduate College, Rajanpur | 2017 – 2019 |
| Matriculation | Science | Govt. M.T. Shaheed Higher Secondary School, Kot Mithan | 2015 – 2017 |
| Position | Institution | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lab Instructor | Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad | Since October 2025 |
| Web Pentest Trainer | ITSolera, Islamabad | Since November 2025 |
| Cyber Security Instructor | Omni Academy, Karachi | Nov 2023 – Feb 2024 |
| Position | Organization | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Month Internship | GenWizz RYK | 2025 |
| 6-Week Internship | GenWizz RYK | 2023 |
| No. | Role / Activity |
|---|---|
| 1. | Head Co-Curricular, Cyber Security Club, KFUEIT (2023–2024) |
| 2. | Event Manager, Cyber Security Club, KFUEIT (2022–2023) |
| 3. | Organized technical events, seminars, exhibitions, and cultural festivals |
| 4. | Managed team coordination and departmental activities |
| No. | Research Area / Interest |
|---|---|
| 1. | Web Penetration Testing |
| 2. | Malware Detection & Email Security |
| 3. | Cyber Threat Analysis |
| 4. | Networking & Intrusion Detection |
| 5. | AI Tools for Cyber Security |
| 6. | Digital Forensics |
| No. | Category | Certification / Course |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | International Certifications | Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) |
| 2. | International Certifications | Huawei Tech Essentials |
| 3. | Cisco Networking Academy | Introduction to Cyber Security |
| 4. | Cisco Networking Academy | CEH Basics |
| 5. | Cisco Networking Academy | Intro to Modern AI |
| 6. | Cisco Networking Academy | Cyber Threat Management |
| 7. | Cisco Networking Academy | Endpoint Security |
| 8. | Cisco Networking Academy | Network Support & Security |
| 9. | Cisco Networking Academy | Networking Basics |
| 10. | Cisco Networking Academy | Python Essentials |
| 11. | Other Courses | Fundamentals of Cyber Security – Coursera |
| 12. | Other Courses | Networking & Network Security – Coursera |
| 13. | Other Courses | Manage Security Risk – Coursera |
| 14. | Other Courses | Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) – MRGT Institute, Rawalpindi |
| 15. | Other Courses | Computer Applications & Office Professional – PVTC (2018–2019) |
| 16. | Other Courses | Short-Hand Course (6 Months) |
| 17. | Other Courses | Hack The Box & TryHackMe Modules (Completed Multiple Labs) |
