> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://v0id.gitbook.io/notes/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://v0id.gitbook.io/notes/readme.md).

# Introduction

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**`whoami`** → Moghees Ahmad · Red Teamer & Penetration Tester
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Hi, I'm **Moghees Ahmad**, a **Red Teamer & Penetration Tester** specializing in offensive security. My work focuses on **web, API, mobile application, cloud and Active Directory penetration testing**, vulnerability research, and helping development teams build more secure applications through practical remediation guidance.

I'm particularly interested in **Red Teaming**, **Active Directory security**, **Windows internals**, and **adversary simulation**. Most of my learning comes from hands-on practice through platforms like **Hack The Box**, **PortSwigger Web Security Academy**, **PwnedLabs**, and real-world penetration testing projects.

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📓 **These notes** are my personal knowledge base — methodology, techniques, and tooling collected across offensive security engagements and labs. Use the sidebar to navigate by topic.
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## 🛡️ Certifications

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>🟢 CAPE</strong><br>Certified Active Directory Pentesting Expert<br><sub>HackTheBox</sub></td><td><a href="https://www.credly.com/badges/e85e2176-1793-490c-b863-6d497aafb80c/public_url">View credential ↗</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>🟢 CPTS</strong><br>Certified Penetration Testing Specialist<br><sub>HackTheBox</sub></td><td><a href="https://www.credly.com/badges/95f798e5-bd8a-4d97-a10b-1864ca3df218/public_url">View credential ↗</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>🔴 CRTO</strong><br>Certified Red Team Operator<br><sub>Zero-Point Security</sub></td><td><a href="https://certs.zeropointsecurity.co.uk/0b0c2d58-b26e-401c-826f-af23675b2e21">View credential ↗</a></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## ⚔️ Arsenal

### 🎯 Offensive Domains

![Web & API Pentesting](https://img.shields.io/badge/Web_&_API_Pentesting-0d1117?style=for-the-badge\&logo=burpsuite\&logoColor=FF6633) ![Active Directory](https://img.shields.io/badge/Active_Directory-0d1117?style=for-the-badge\&logo=windows\&logoColor=00A4EF) ![Mobile (Android / iOS)](https://img.shields.io/badge/Mobile_\(Android_/_iOS\)-0d1117?style=for-the-badge\&logo=android\&logoColor=3DDC84) ![Red Team Ops](https://img.shields.io/badge/Red_Team_Ops-0d1117?style=for-the-badge\&logo=target\&logoColor=E53935) ![Cloud (AWS / GCP)](https://img.shields.io/badge/Cloud_\(AWS_/_GCP\)-0d1117?style=for-the-badge\&logo=amazonaws\&logoColor=FF9900) ![Secure Code Review](https://img.shields.io/badge/Secure_Code_Review-0d1117?style=for-the-badge\&logo=codereview\&logoColor=00ff41)

### 🧰 Tooling

![Burp Suite](https://img.shields.io/badge/Burp_Suite-FF6633?style=flat-square\&logo=burpsuite\&logoColor=white) ![Sliver C2](https://img.shields.io/badge/Sliver_C2-1a1a1a?style=flat-square\&logo=gnubash\&logoColor=00ff41) ![Impacket](https://img.shields.io/badge/Impacket-1a1a1a?style=flat-square\&logo=python\&logoColor=FFD43B) ![BloodHound / bloodyAD](https://img.shields.io/badge/BloodHound_/_bloodyAD-B30000?style=flat-square\&logo=hackaday\&logoColor=white) ![Frida](https://img.shields.io/badge/Frida-EF6456?style=flat-square\&logo=frida\&logoColor=white) ![SQLMap](https://img.shields.io/badge/SQLMap-1a1a1a?style=flat-square\&logo=databricks\&logoColor=white) ![Nmap](https://img.shields.io/badge/Nmap-0E83CD?style=flat-square\&logo=gnu\&logoColor=white) ![Metasploit](https://img.shields.io/badge/Metasploit-2596CD?style=flat-square\&logo=metasploit\&logoColor=white) ![Kali Linux](https://img.shields.io/badge/Kali_Linux-557C94?style=flat-square\&logo=kalilinux\&logoColor=white)

### 💻 Languages & DevSecOps

![Python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Python-3776AB?style=flat-square\&logo=python\&logoColor=white) ![Bash](https://img.shields.io/badge/Bash-4EAA25?style=flat-square\&logo=gnubash\&logoColor=white) ![PowerShell](https://img.shields.io/badge/PowerShell-5391FE?style=flat-square\&logo=powershell\&logoColor=white) ![C#](https://img.shields.io/badge/C%23-512BD4?style=flat-square\&logo=dotnet\&logoColor=white) ![Flask](https://img.shields.io/badge/Flask-000000?style=flat-square\&logo=flask\&logoColor=white) ![Node.js](https://img.shields.io/badge/Node.js-339933?style=flat-square\&logo=nodedotjs\&logoColor=white) ![GitLab CI/CD](https://img.shields.io/badge/GitLab_CI%2FCD-FC6D26?style=flat-square\&logo=gitlab\&logoColor=white) ![Docker](https://img.shields.io/badge/Docker-2496ED?style=flat-square\&logo=docker\&logoColor=white) ![Selenium](https://img.shields.io/badge/Selenium-43B02A?style=flat-square\&logo=selenium\&logoColor=white)

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## 🤝 Connect With Me

[![HackTheBox](https://img.shields.io/badge/HackTheBox-111927?style=for-the-badge\&logo=hackthebox\&logoColor=9FEF00)](https://app.hackthebox.com/profile/1169705) [![LinkedIn](https://img.shields.io/badge/LinkedIn-0A66C2?style=for-the-badge\&logo=linkedin\&logoColor=white)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/moghees-ahmad-064a94188) [![Email](https://img.shields.io/badge/Email-D14836?style=for-the-badge\&logo=gmail\&logoColor=white)](mailto:mogheesahmad244@gmail.com)

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*Stay curious, stay root.* 🐚
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