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Kitsana T. — Junior Penetration Tester from South Africa

Kitsana T.

Junior Penetration Tester

South Africa 1-2 years
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Kitsana T. is a Junior Penetration Tester and Cybersecurity Specialist recognized by NASA for identifying critical vulnerabilities in public-facing systems. Based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, Kitsana holds the HTB CPTS certification and has significant expertise in offensive security environments, particularly within Active Directory, web application, and network contexts. Kitsana has demonstrated proficiency in executing full attack chains in alignment with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, with a focus on comprehensive documentation and executive-level remediation reporting. A proactive developer of autonomous threat hunting tools, Kitsana has built an agentless PowerShell framework that processed over 6,000 events, highlighting 7 critical and 71 high-risk findings. Additionally, Kitsana's practical experience includes a 30% reduction in client attack surfaces through network consulting engagements involving segmentation, firewall hardening, and CVE remediation. With a strong foundation in ethical hacking and cybersecurity through formal education at Acacia University and the Boston Institute of Analytics, Kitsana is driven to leverage red team capabilities within enterprise security programs.

Experience

  • Network Engineer Consultant

    null · 2024 — 2025
    Managed the assessment of vulnerability findings by CVSS severity and linked indicators of compromise through SIEM and Windows event logs during incident response tasks. Created Python automation scripts for reconnaissance and enumeration workflows, enhancing efficiency in data collection for penetration testing. Produced technical and executive-level reports that documented attack chains, risk posture, and remediation strategies tailored for non-technical audiences.
  • Cybersecurity Intern

    null · 2023 — 2023
    Contributed to penetration testing projects by documenting structured attack chains and developing remediation strategies. Conducted vulnerability scanning and initial triage of findings, directing critical issues to senior assessors. Aided in the correlation of indicators of compromise across security telemetry to detect potential compromise patterns.

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Education

  • Diploma – Advanced Specialization in Cybersecurity & Computer Science
    Boston Institute of Analytics | BIA · 2026 — 2026
  • Associate degree – Information Technology Security Management
    Acacia University · 2023 — 2025

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