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Job Title: Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Expert Job Type: Contract Location: Remote Experience: 5+ years Job Description We are looking for an experienced Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Expert to investigate cyber incidents, identify suspicious activities, trace network activity, and support authorized investigations involving compromised systems, accounts, and devices. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in ethical hacking, penetration testing, digital forensics, OSINT, network security, IP analysis, and incident response. Key Responsibilities Investigate cybersecurity incidents, unauthorized access, suspicious accounts, and potential security breaches. Perform IP address analysis and authorized IP geolocation to determine the approximate geographic origin of network activity. Trace and analyze network connections, IP addresses, domains, DNS records, VPN/proxy indicators, and related infrastructure. Conduct digital forensics on computers, servers, cloud environments, and other authorized systems. Analyze system, application, firewall, VPN, authentication, and network logs to identify suspicious activity. Perform ethical hacking and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities. Conduct OSINT investigations using publicly available information and legally authorized sources. Investigate phishing, account compromise, malware, credential theft, and other cyber threats. Correlate IP addresses, timestamps, usernames, domains, and other digital indicators during investigations. Use SIEM, EDR, network-monitoring, threat-intelligence, and forensic tools to investigate security incidents. Prepare detailed investigation reports documenting findings, evidence, timelines, and recommended actions. Maintain proper evidence handling and chain-of-custody procedures where required. Work with IT, security, legal, and law-enforcement teams when appropriate. Ensure all investigations and monitoring activities comply with applicable laws, company policies, and required authorizations. Required Skills Cybersecurity / Information Security Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) IP Address Analysis & Geolocation Network Security & Network Forensics OSINT Threat Intelligence DNS, TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS SIEM and log analysis Malware and phishing investigation Vulnerability assessment Linux and Windows security Cloud security Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting Preferred Certifications CEH OSCP GIAC / GCFA / GCIH CISSP CompTIA Security+ CHFI eJPT / PNPT
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Hi there, I reviewed your cybersecurity and digital forensics project and understand you need an expert to handle incident investigation, IP/log analysis, digital forensics, and penetration testing on authorized systems. I have 7+ years securing Windows and Linux environments, cleaning malware, configuring firewalls (pfSense/MikroTik/FortiGate), and analyzing logs with Zabbix/Grafana—skills directly applicable to your incident response and forensics needs. What I'll do: ✅ Investigate the security incident, analyze logs (system, firewall, VPN, authentication), trace IP/domains/DNS, and identify suspicious activity ✅ Perform digital forensics on compromised systems, document findings with evidence timelines, and prepare detailed investigation reports ✅ Conduct penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities, harden affected systems, and provide actionable remediation steps ✅ Follow proper evidence handling and chain-of-custody procedures throughout the investigation Skills: ✅ Incident Response & Digital Forensics (malware analysis, log forensics, evidence handling) ✅ Network Security & Log Analysis (pfSense, MikroTik, FortiGate, Zabbix/Grafana) ✅ Ethical Hacking & Vulnerability Assessment ✅ IP Analysis, DNS/TCP/IP, SIEM, and threat intelligence tools ✅ Windows & Linux server security hardening and remediation ✅ Python, PowerShell, Bash scripting for automation and forensics ✅ Microsoft® Certified: MCSA | MCSE | MCT ✅ 300+ projects delivered, 280+ five-star reviews
₹22,000 INR in 3 days
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Hello, I’m a Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics professional with 9 years of practical experienced in ethical hacking, penetration testing, DFIR, OSINT, network security, incident response, and vulnerability assessment. I can assist with: • Cyber incident and unauthorized-access investigations • IP, DNS, domain, VPN/proxy and network-activity analysis • Windows/Linux and endpoint forensic investigations • Log, SIEM, firewall, VPN and authentication analysis • Phishing, malware and account-compromise investigations • OSINT and threat-intelligence research • Vulnerability assessment and authorized penetration testing • Evidence preservation, timelines, IOC correlation and detailed reporting I focus on legally authorized, evidence-based investigations, maintaining proper documentation and chain of custody where required. I can also use Python, PowerShell and Bash for investigation automation and analysis. I’d be happy to discuss your incident, available evidence, scope, and expected deliverables. Best regards Kajal Majhi
₹40,000 INR in 7 days
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Hi, I’ll trace suspicious activity from IPs and logs to a clear, evidence-backed incident timeline. I can investigate compromised systems, suspicious accounts, and network activity using DFIR, ethical hacking, OSINT, threat intelligence, and log analysis. I’ll correlate IPs, DNS, authentication logs, VPN/proxy indicators, timestamps, and endpoint data to identify the source and impact of suspicious activity. My approach includes:- - SIEM/EDR, firewall, VPN, Windows/Linux, and cloud log analysis - IP, DNS, network, and authorized geolocation investigation - Phishing, malware, credential theft, and unauthorized-access investigation - Clear evidence-based reports with timelines, findings, and remediation I can also use Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate investigation and evidence-collection tasks. Best Regards, Sahil D.
₹25,000 INR in 7 days
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IT Infrastructure & Cloud Specialist With 16+ years of IT experience and certifications including Microsoft MCSE (Windows Server), O365, GCP, and Hyper-V, I provide end-to-end expertise across Azure, AWS, Linux, Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange Server, VMware, and Networking. I specialize in infrastructure design, cloud migration, system modernization, troubleshooting, and performance optimization, helping businesses build secure, reliable, and cost-effective IT environments. With strong hands-on experience in complex enterprise environments, I focus on delivering practical solutions, resolving critical technical challenges, and completing projects efficiently and professionally. Let’s transform your IT challenges into reliable solutions that drive business success.
₹35,000 INR in 7 days
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Hi, how are you doing? I have considerable experience with digital forensics, incident response, OSINT, and threat hunting, and I’ve worked on analyzing network activity, logs, and VPN indicators to trace security incidents. I can support authorized investigations, prepare clear reports with timelines and evidence, and use SIEM/EDR tools to correlate indicators. I’ve done IP analysis, geolocation checks, and malware/phishing inquiries, and I can coordinate with IT, security, and legal teams as needed. Let me know further if interested.
₹37,500 INR in 5 days
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Before scope or price, one distinction decides whether I can take this at all. Investigating an incident on systems your organisation owns, or is authorised in writing to test, is ordinary work: log analysis, containment, timeline reconstruction, finding how access was obtained and closing it. Everything in your list is legitimate in that frame. Attempting to identify or locate a person behind an account or an IP, on infrastructure you do not control, is not, and I will not do it at any price. I am not assuming that is what you want; your brief says authorized throughout and I take that at face value. But the two read alike on paper, so I would rather ask now than discover it in week two. The technical point matters to your expectations either way. IP geolocation does not find people. It resolves to a range registered to an ISP, often the wrong city and sometimes the wrong country, and behind carrier grade NAT, a VPN or a proxy it tells you almost nothing about a person. Anyone promising attribution from an IP is selling certainty that does not exist. What logs do give you is a defensible timeline of what happened on your estate, and that is what holds up with your insurer, a regulator or law enforcement. So: whose systems, what happened, and can you provide written authorisation from the owner. The forensics is done by a specialist whose certifications are their own, named before anything starts.
₹20,900 INR in 3 days
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Hello, how are you today? What I need is you, and what you need is me. Together, we are mutually beneficial, and over time, that collaboration becomes a valuable asset. I'm very interest in your task. If you give me your task. I can finish your task for short time. I have many experience in this part. best regards, Juan
₹25,000 INR in 2 days
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I understand you're seeking a Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Expert to thoroughly investigate cyber incidents and support your organization's security needs. The role's complexity, including tasks like ethical hacking, digital forensics, and incident response, highlights the necessity for a professional skilled in identifying and mitigating threats. To address your specific requirements, I propose a multi-faceted approach: first, I will employ advanced penetration testing and ethical hacking techniques to uncover vulnerabilities in your systems. Then, I will leverage my expertise in digital forensics to analyze logs, trace network activities, and investigate suspicious accounts, ensuring all findings are meticulously documented. Utilizing SIEM and other forensic tools, I will deliver actionable insights that enhance your security posture. By ensuring thorough investigations and maintaining compliance with legal and organizational standards, I can help safeguard your assets against cyber threats. My experience with similar projects, where I successfully identified and mitigated risks, aligns perfectly with your objectives. Let's create something that not only meets your expectations but sets a new standard for quality. Regards Junaid
₹13,900 INR in 7 days
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Tracing a compromise from a suspicious login or hacked server back to the infrastructure behind it is mostly patient correlation work: lining up IPs, timestamps, usernames and domains until the timeline holds and can be written down for someone who wasn't there. Most of my security work has been on the web application side: penetration testing, audits against OWASP Top 10 with CVSS scoring, and cleaning up hacked sites, which means working out how the attacker got in and what they left behind before removing it. I've also analyzed vulnerabilities in widely used open source Python packages, and I write Python on Linux daily, which covers the log parsing side. To be straight with you, I don't hold any of the certifications listed and haven't worked with SIEM or EDR platforms, so if those are hard requirements I'm not your person. One question first: is there a specific live incident you need looked at first, or is this retainer-style work across cases as they come up? Thamer
₹37,500 INR in 7 days
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Hello, I’m an experienced Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics professional with strong expertise in incident response, ethical hacking, penetration testing, OSINT, network forensics, and threat intelligence. I can investigate compromised systems, suspicious accounts, phishing, malware, unauthorized access, and network activity while maintaining proper evidence handling and chain-of-custody procedures. My skills include IP analysis, DNS investigation, SIEM/EDR monitoring, log correlation, vulnerability assessment, and Windows/Linux security. I focus on identifying root causes, building accurate incident timelines, and delivering clear, actionable investigation reports. I’m committed to conducting every investigation ethically, securely, and in full compliance with applicable laws and authorizations. Thank you.
₹25,000 INR in 7 days
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I understand you're looking for a skilled Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Expert to tackle cyber incidents and suspicious activities. With over five years of experience in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and digital forensics, I'm well-equipped to help you investigate and resolve security breaches effectively. My hands-on expertise includes IP analysis, network security, and utilizing SIEM and EDR tools for thorough investigations. I have a proven track record of identifying vulnerabilities and correlating digital indicators to uncover the root causes of incidents. I’m meticulous about maintaining evidence handling protocols and ensuring compliance with legal standards throughout the investigative process. I’m ready to collaborate with your team and provide detailed reports that document findings and actionable recommendations. Let’s discuss how I can contribute to your project and enhance your cybersecurity efforts.
₹12,500 INR in 7 days
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Hi, I’m an experienced cybersecurity and digital forensics professional with strong hands-on knowledge of authorized incident response, network analysis, OSINT, vulnerability assessment, and forensic investigation. I can assist with: * Cyber incident and account-compromise investigations * IP, DNS, network and connection analysis * Windows/Linux and cloud forensics * SIEM, EDR, firewall, VPN and authentication log analysis * Phishing, malware and credential-theft investigations * Ethical hacking and penetration testing * OSINT and threat-intelligence correlation * Evidence timelines, documentation and chain-of-custody * Python, PowerShell and Bash automation I understand the importance of authorization, privacy and proper evidence handling, and will ensure investigations remain compliant with applicable policies and laws. I can provide clear investigation reports containing findings, supporting evidence, timelines, risk assessment and recommended remediation. I’m available remotely and can begin promptly. I’d be happy to discuss your investigation requirements and relevant experience/certifications.
₹28,800 INR in 7 days
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I have experience you have required and I can close the deal and provide and can met your requirements
₹30,000 INR in 7 days
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Hello, I can help investigate suspicious activity, reconstruct the incident timeline, and provide clear findings with actionable remediation steps. I would begin by confirming the authorized scope, affected systems, and available evidence. My approach would include reviewing endpoint, authentication, firewall, VPN, and network logs; correlating timestamps, accounts, IP addresses, and domains; and using relevant OSINT to support the investigation. Evidence collection and handling would be documented to preserve integrity and support chain of custody. You would receive: * A report detailing findings and supporting evidence. * An incident timeline and relevant indicators of compromise. * Prioritized containment, remediation, and monitoring recommendations. * A concise executive summary with technical details for your security team. The report would distinguish confirmed findings from hypotheses and document evidence gaps, including limitations affecting IP geolocation or attribution. I would maintain confidentiality and provide progress updates throughout the engagement. The proposed seven-day delivery would be confirmed after reviewing the scope and data availability. Any penetration testing would follow an explicitly agreed scope. Which systems or accounts are affected, and what logs or forensic artifacts are currently available?
₹12,500 INR in 7 days
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