Nikhil Salunkhe
@nikhilsalunkhe
Motivated cybersecurity professional with expertise in ethical hacking.
What I'm looking for
I am a motivated and detail-oriented cybersecurity professional with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and specialized training in ethical hacking. As a Certified Cybersecurity Analyst (C3SA) through CyberWarLive, I possess practical experience in offensive security techniques and threat analysis.
Currently, I am expanding my skill set by pursuing the EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Master and Red Team Analyst (CRTA) certifications. Passionate about protecting digital infrastructures, I thrive in dynamic environments where I can apply my knowledge to identify vulnerabilities and enhance security posture. I am committed to continuous learning and growth in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Red Team Analyst
CyberWarLive
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Practiced advanced adversary simulations, including AD, mobile/wireless, IoT/OT attacks, using C2 frameworks and post-exploitation tools to emulate persistent threats.
Ethical Hacker
EC-Council
Jan 2024 - Jan 2024 (0 months)
Built a strong foundation in offensive security through CEH labs, covering footprinting, system and web attacks, firewall evasion, session hijacking, and AWS attack simulations.
Cybersecurity Analyst
CyberWarLive
Jan 2024 - Jan 2024 (0 months)
Completed hands-on labs in threat hunting, privilege escalation, network/malware analysis, DoS/DDoS, report writing, and multi-cloud exploitation across AWS, GCP, and Azure.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KV Pendhakar College
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2023 - 2025
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, focusing on cybersecurity and ethical hacking.
KV Pendhakar College
Higher Secondary Certificate, Science
2020 - 2022
Grade: 55.80%
Completed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with a focus on science subjects.
Lok Kalyan Public School
Secondary School Certificate, General Education
2018 - 2020
Grade: 85.80%
Completed Secondary School Certificate (SSC) with a strong academic performance.
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