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Ayushma Thapaliya

@ayushmathapaliya

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Aspiring cybersecurity and digital forensics specialist focused on practical VAPT and incident response.

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking an entry-level cybersecurity role where I can apply VAPT, forensics, and incident response skills, work within a collaborative security team, and continue technical growth through hands-on projects and mentoring.

I am an enthusiastic cybersecurity and digital forensics student with hands-on experience in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and IIS hardening from academic projects and a short industry internship.

During my studies at the University of the West of England I led and contributed to a team VAPT and web‑server hardening engagement, identifying critical vulnerabilities and delivering remediation recommendations. I also completed CodeRed certifications in Ethical Hacking and Digital Forensics Essentials, and gained operational experience during an internship at Himalaya Airlines.

I am a proactive problem-solver with strong communication, presentation, and data management skills, ready to apply technical troubleshooting and continuous learning to protect digital assets and support incident response in a security-focused role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Bachelors Student

University of the West of England

Jan 2022 - Sep 2025 (3 years 8 months)

Completed a Bachelor's (Honours) in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics covering forensic analysis, incident response, network security and encryption with practical lab experience and presentation skills.

Cybersecurity Digital Forensics Incident Response Network Security Encryption Forensics Technical Reporting Presentation

Intern

Himalaya Airlines Pvt. Ltd

Sep 2024 - Nov 2024 (2 months)

Supported daily operations including scheduling appointments, cashiering, stocking and merchandising, and implemented a comprehensive filing system that improved operational efficiency during a two-month internship.

Scheduling Cashiering Merchandising Microsoft Office Communication Operations Management Customer Service

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the West of England

Bachelor of Science, Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

2022 - 2025

Activities and societies: Academic projects including a VAPT and IIS hardening consultancy project; participated in presentations and leadership activities.

Pursuing a Bachelor's (Honours) in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics with coursework and practical projects in forensic analysis, incident response, network security, and encryption.