Military College of Signals
Researches Security Assessment and Penetration Testing Group (SAPTG)

Security Assessment and Penetration Testing Group (SAPTG)

1. Introduction:

The Security Assessment and Penetration Testing Group (SAPTG) is dedicated to identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in digital systems through rigorous testing and evaluation. Our team focuses on simulating real-world cyberattacks to uncover weaknesses, assess system resilience, and enhance overall security postures. By employing advanced tools and methodologies, SAPTG aims to provide actionable insights that strengthen defenses against emerging threats. Through collaboration and research, the group contributes to building more robust and secure infrastructures, empowering organisations to stay ahead in the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

2. Research Areas

  • Automated Security Assessment
  • Vulnerability Assessment Frameworks
  • Red Team and Blue Team Simulations
  • Exploit Development and Mitigation Strategies
  • Application Security (Mobile and Web)

3. Group Members

Ser Name Designation​ Specialization Contact
1. Dr. Narmeen Shafqat ​Assistant Professor Network Security and Privacy, Penetration Testing, Cyber laws [email protected]
2. Engr. Ammar Hassan Lecturer Network and Application Security [email protected]
3. Engr. Bilal Ahmed Lecturer Network Security, Internet Sovereignty Frameworks and Legislations [email protected]

 

4. Publications

  • Hassan, A., Makhdoom, I., Iqbal, W., Ahmad, A., & Raza, A. (2023). From trust to truth: Advancements in mitigating the Blockchain Oracle problem. Journal of Network and Computer Applications, 217, 103672.
  • Hassan, A., Aslam, J., Tahir, S., & Rashid, I. (2024, May). Securing the Internet of Things: Exploring MQTT Vulnerabilities and Threats in Pakistan’s IoT Landscape. In 2024 International Conference on Engineering & Computing Technologies (ICECT) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
  • Hafiz Asif Khalil, Ammar Hassan, Wassem Iqbal, “Leveraging Cryptographic Primitives of Blockchain for Trust in Smart Systems. – International Journal of Innovations in Science & Technology

5. Students

  • Umar Farooq (MS-IS)
  • Muhammad Talha (BE-IS)
  • Muhammad Ali Raja (BE-IS)
  • Usama Hanif (BE-IS)

6. Projects

  • Automated Reconnaissance (OSINT Tool): Designing a Comprehensive automated solution for Intelligence Gathering
  • Cyber Range: Development of a cyber range based on infrastructure as a code model
  • Breach Buster: An AI-Powered Assistant for Pentesting

7. Contact Person

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