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Beatitude Sithole
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Beatitude Sithole

Senior Offensive Security Engineer
5+ years experience

Professional Background

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and PNPT-certified cybersecurity professional with over 5 years of experience in the banking sector. Specialized in offensive security with a strong foundation in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and threat modeling.

Technical Skills

Bug Hunter Ethical Hacker Trainer

Areas of Expertise

Ethical Hacking
Application Security
Mobile Security
AI Security
Network Security
Offensive Security

Work History

  • 2026 - Present
    Offensive Security Instructor
    Deliver customized cybersecurity training programs, educating newbies on security best principles and foundational offensive security skills. Mentor aspiring cybersecurity professionals, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application through hands-on exercises and real-world examples.
  • 2025 - Present
    Freelance Penetration Tester
    HackerOne, Inspectiv
    Discovered 20+ vulnerabilities (HackerOne, Inspectiv) including SQLi, XSS, IDOR. Conducted over 10 comprehensive VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing) engagements for diverse clients, identifying critical vulnerabilities and providing actionable remediation roadmaps to strengthen security postures. Perform in-depth security assessments across network infrastructure, web applications, and systems, simulating real-world attack scenarios to uncover weaknesses before they can be exploited.
  • 2023 - Present
    Cybersecurity Analyst
    African Century
    Conducted internal/external penetration tests, identifying vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10) and reducing breach risks by 40%. Automated 70% of vulnerability assessments, improving efficiency. Led risk mitigation projects (25% risk reduction) and delivered cybersecurity training.

Education

  • 2023
    Computer Science
    GZU

Certifications

Practical Network Penetration Tester
TCM Security · 2025
Certified API Security Analyst
APISEC University · 2025
Certified Payment Security Compliance Manager (CPSCM)
Ampcus Cyber · 2025
Crtified AI/ML Pentester
The SecOps Groups · 2026
Certied AI Security Specialist
Ampcus Cyber · 2026
Certified Ethical Hacker
Ec-Council · 2024

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