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Shamanth R

Bengaluru, India · CEH · CSP · Mitre ATT&CK
Resume
shamanth@kali:~

20+

Machines Pwned

3+

Roles / Internships

2yr

Hands-on XP

24+

Security Tools

3

Workshops

The Operator

2 years of hands-on, blended experience in Offensive Security and Security Operations (SecOps). Proficient in Full-Scope Penetration Testing across Web Apps, Networks, and Operating Systems.

Leverages SIEM/XDR for active Threat Hunting and Incident Response. Highly skilled in automating vulnerability assessments with AI/OSINT and developing practical cybersecurity training programs.

locationBengaluru, Karnataka, India
focusOffensive Sec + SecOps + GenAI
educationIIT Roorkee PG (in progress)
statusAvailable for opportunities
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Offensive Security

Full-scope penetration testing across Web Apps, Networks, and OS. 20+ machines compromised.

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SecOps & Threat Hunting

Active threat detection via SIEM/XDR (QRadar, Splunk), Incident Response, EDR/XDR, Malware Assessment.

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AI-Driven Security

Automating vulnerability assessments with AI and OSINT. Building GenAI-powered security workflows.

Experience

Current

Cyber Security Analyst

Thincnext · Bengaluru

Jun 2025 – Present
  • Compromised given website and gained the administrator page
  • Learned OSINT tools and techniques, automated vulnerability assessment process with AI
  • Prepared syllabus and designed structure for workshops
  • Built custom CTFs based on hacking for workshops
Internship

Cyber Security Professional

Hacker School (Cartel Software Pvt. Ltd.) · Bengaluru

Jan 2025 – Jun 2025
  • Proficient in hands-on Network Security, Wireless Hacking, and securing IoT ecosystems
  • Full-Scope hands-on Penetration Testing — Web Apps, Network, OS
  • Compromised 20+ machines, websites, and networks using AI
  • SecOps and Threat Hunting using SIEM/XDR (QRadar, Splunk) for Incident Response & Malware Assessment
Training

Security Operations Center

Ashtaksha Lab · Bengaluru

Dec 2024 – Apr 2025
  • Kali Linux offensive security, Cyber Kill Chain, SIEM (Splunk), IDS/IPS/EDR/XDR for threat analysis
  • Cryptography & Data Security: DLP, PII/PHI protection, Steganography, encryption
  • Network Architecture: OSI/TCP-IP, Firewall/VPN deployment, VLAN segmentation, Wireshark

Skills & Tools

Core Competencies

Cyber SecurityPenetration Testing NetworkingOperating Systems Python ScriptingBash Scripting Threat HuntingIncident Response SIEM / XDRMalware Assessment OSINTSocial Engineering CTF DevelopmentTraining & Education AI-Driven Security

Toolkit

Exploitation & Scanning

MetasploitNmap NessusOpenVAS NiktoAcunetix OWASP ZAP

Network & Traffic

WiresharkBurp Suite EttercapNetcat SuricataSnort

SIEM & Monitoring

SplunkQRadar Mitre ATT&CK

Password & Auth

HashcatJohn the Ripper HydraAircrack-ng

OSINT & Recon

MaltegoShodan theHarvesterSET

Infrastructure

Kali LinuxDocker BashPython

Education & Certifications

Academic

Active

PG Certificate — AI/GenAI Powered Cybersecurity

IIT Roorkee × Futurense

2025 – 2026Online

Bachelor of Computer Application

Seshadripuram College

2021 – 2024Tumkur

PCME

Sarvodaya Pre-university College

2019 – 2021Tumkur

Languages

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Kannada
Advanced

Certifications

01

Cyber Security Professionals (CSP)

Industry Certification

02

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

EC-Council

03

IBM Cybersecurity Foundation Course

IBM

04

Cybersecurity Certification of Internship

Corizo

05

KSDC SOC Analyst

Ashtaksha

Workshops

01 Conducted

Ethical Hacking Workshop

PA College of Engineering

Delivered a hands-on workshop covering ethical hacking fundamentals, live CTF challenges, and real-world offensive security methodologies to engineering undergraduates.

📍 Bengaluru 👥 4th Semester Students
02 Attended

Ethical Hacking Workshop

IISc Bengaluru

Attended an advanced ethical hacking workshop at the Indian Institute of Science, engaging with cutting-edge offensive security research and industry practitioners.

📍 Bengaluru 👥 Industry Professionals
03 Attended

Ethical Hacking Workshop

NITK Surathkal

Participated in an intensive ethical hacking workshop at NIT Karnataka, exploring network security, penetration testing techniques, and CTF methodology.

📍 Surathkal 👥 Technical Students

Contact

Ready to secure your digital perimeter?

Whether you need a penetration test, a security audit, or a cybersecurity training session — reach out. Every engagement starts with understanding your threat landscape.

Status: Available_for_hire

Open to opportunities

Actively seeking full-time roles and consulting engagements in offensive security, SOC operations, and AI-driven cybersecurity. Based in Bengaluru.

  • Full-scope Penetration Testing
  • Security Operations (SOC)
  • AI/GenAI Security Automation
  • Cybersecurity Training & CTFs