As part of my Cyber Security Internship at Future Interns, I conducted an in-depth Vulnerability Assessment to identify potential security flaws, analyze risks, and recommend effective countermeasures.
β Security Scanning β Used OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, and Nmap to detect vulnerabilities. β Threat Analysis β Investigated SQL Injection, XSS, IDOR, and security misconfigurations. β Network Security Review β Evaluated exposed services, weak authentication, and open ports. β Remediation Planning β Proposed MFA enforcement, secure coding, WAF integration, and penetration testing.
πΉ OWASP ZAP β Identified web vulnerabilities like SQL Injection & XSS. πΉ Burp Suite β Analyzed session hijacking, authentication weaknesses & open redirects. πΉ Nmap β Scanned network services to detect open ports & database exposure risks.
β Security Scanning & Testing β Hands-on experience with automated & manual vulnerability analysis. β Threat Impact Assessment β Evaluated risks and their potential impact on systems & data. β Cybersecurity Best Practices β Recommended secure authentication, encryption, and firewalls. β Incident Prevention Strategies β Strengthened security posture through patching & monitoring.
Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, making vulnerability assessments essential in safeguarding digital assets. Through this project, Future Interns gain: β Real-world exposure to penetration testing & risk assessment. β Critical thinking in identifying & mitigating cyber threats. β Experience in network security & secure application development.
The Vulnerability Assessment Report provided valuable hands-on experience in analyzing system weaknesses, improving security controls, and implementing proactive defense strategies. By continuously enhancing security measures, organizations can significantly reduce cyber risks and ensure a safer digital environment.
π DEFEND. ANALYZE. SECURE. π