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I am seeking a resource with strong technical security assessment experience to assist with testing and validating security controls across both Windows and Linux environments. The assessment should be conducted with sufficient depth to not only confirm whether controls are implemented, but also to evaluate their effectiveness and identify any potential methods by which the controls could be bypassed or circumvented (not penetration testing). This will be done in an Amazon AWS-hosted environment, and the scope of testing includes the following: *Cryptography *Database Systems *Gateways *Networking *Operating System Hardening *System Management *System Monitoring The deliverable should clearly demonstrate (using a provided MS Excel template): *Whether controls are implemented or not implemented. *The effectiveness of the controls in practice. *Any identified weaknesses, gaps, or opportunities for circumvention. *Supporting evidence suitable for audit and assurance assessment activities. This is an urgent requirement, with assessment activities and evidence collection needing to be completed by 3 June 2026.
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Hi, Security controls should not just look compliant in a checklist, they need to hold up when validated in real environments. I understand the urgency here. You need someone who can quickly assess Windows, Linux, AWS-hosted components, networking, gateways, databases, monitoring, hardening, cryptography, and system management controls, then document clear audit-ready evidence in your Excel template before 3 June 2026. I can help by reviewing each control for implementation status, practical effectiveness, configuration gaps, and possible weaknesses without turning the work into penetration testing. My approach will be structured, evidence-based, and aligned with assurance needs so the final output is clear for auditors and internal stakeholders. I hold relevant wireless security expertise, including CWSP, and have worked as a Wireless Security Specialist, where I focused on secure network design, authentication, encryption, access control, monitoring, and control validation. I also have strong hands-on experience with technical support, infrastructure troubleshooting, documentation, and security-focused configuration reviews. I can start immediately, work through the provided Excel template, collect screenshots or command outputs as supporting evidence, and clearly mark implemented, not implemented, effective, weak, or requiring remediation. Send me the control list, access method, and Excel template, and I can begin the assessment right away. Many thanks, Ahsan
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I will do this assignment and deliver in excel as mentioned.I have prior experience in cuber security and also certified in AWS. Let’s connect for this project
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As a seasoned freelancer with your venture's pressing needs in mind, I'd undoubtedly bring immense value to your project. Our broad skillset profoundly aligns with the scope of your requirements. Having worked with Amazon Web Services extensively, we're well-versed in conducting thorough security assessments, operating system hardening, analyzing database systems, implementing networking solutions and monitoring system activities such as yours. To an assessment mandate of this nature, we bring more than expertise; we bring an unwavering commitment to quality and proactive approach. We don't merely affirm whether controls are implemented - our work dives deeper, evaluating their effectiveness and identifying potential circumvention vulnerabilities. Our report delivery is comprehensive; it includes not only the identification of weaknesses or gaps but also presents supporting evidence suitable for audit and assurance assessment activities exactly as you need it in an MS Excel format. Our past engagement history attests to our dedication towards long-term client relationships. We're solution-oriented collaborators; counting us in means partnering with a team that delivers reliably without any drama - exactly what you need for this urgent requirement! Don't let time pressure compromise on quality; choose us for a secure present and a robust future ahead!
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Hi, I hope you're doing well. I have hands-on experience assessing technical security controls across Windows and Linux in AWS environments. I recently validated Group Policy settings, sudo policies, IAM roles and a PostgreSQL encryption-at-rest setup, collecting audit-ready evidence in an Excel template. I’d start with inventory via AWS Config, collect logs (CloudTrail, auditd), run OpenSCAP/Nessus checks, and perform manual control validation. Could we hop on a short call to confirm the Excel template fields and whether Config and CloudTrail data are accessible? Thank you, Shahrukh H.
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Lets chat, a free consultation and no obligation. I understand you need a clean, professional, and user-friendly solution for your "Technical Security Controls Assessment - 01/06/2026 19:22 EDT" project. My skills in PHP, Java, JavaScript are a perfect fit for this project. While I am new to freelancer.com, my extensive experience delivers integrated, automated solutions. Regards, Jason McLachlan
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Hi, I am interested in assisting with this security assessment project. My background includes Linux and Windows administration, cloud-hosted environments, infrastructure troubleshooting, networking, containerized systems, database platforms, and security-conscious system design. I am comfortable reviewing technical controls, collecting supporting evidence, validating implementation status, and documenting findings in a structured format suitable for audit and assurance activities. For this assessment, I would review each control area—including operating system hardening, networking, database systems, cryptography, gateways, monitoring, and system management—to determine whether controls are implemented, assess their effectiveness, identify weaknesses or potential circumvention paths, and provide supporting evidence within the supplied Excel template. My approach is to focus not only on whether a control exists, but whether it is operating effectively in practice and whether configuration gaps, privilege paths, monitoring blind spots, or operational weaknesses could reduce its effectiveness. I am comfortable working within AWS-hosted environments and can provide clear communication and progress updates throughout the engagement. P.S. I understand that audit evidence is often just as important as the findings themselves. I will focus on producing clear, traceable documentation that supports both technical review and assurance activities.
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