SANKALP MANKAR
@sankalpmankar
Motivated cybersecurity enthusiast focused on VAPT, web security, and digital forensics.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Computer Science & Engineering student and a cybersecurity enthusiast focused on Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), web and network security testing, and digital forensics. I like turning reconnaissance into clear findings that help strengthen real defenses.
In my OWASP Juice Hack project, I performed end-to-end VAPT on the OWASP Juice Shop using Kali Linux and Burp Suite, identifying and exploiting 12+ vulnerabilities across 50+ endpoints. I successfully exploited a critical SQL Injection to achieve full authentication bypass and uncovered a high-severity CSRF flaw.
For the Anti-Keylogger Detection System, I designed detection logic in Python using OS-level APIs (Windows/Linux hooks), achieving 95%+ detection accuracy across 20+ simulated scenarios. I integrated WebSockets for live dashboard notifications (up to 1,000 concurrent events) and optimized performance with multithreaded processing to reduce detection latency by 60–70% while handling 10,000+ keystrokes per minute.
In my EternalBlue Strike work, I leveraged Metasploit to exploit MS17-010 (EternalBlue) and achieved remote SYSTEM-level access in a controlled Windows lab. I also documented findings in professional VAPT reports with CVSS-based risk analysis and prioritized remediation recommendations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Web VAPT (OWASP Juice Shop)
Parul University
Nov 2025 - Dec 2025 (1 month)
Performed end-to-end VAPT on OWASP Juice Shop, using reconnaissance, automated scanning, and manual testing to identify and exploit 12+ vulnerabilities across 50+ endpoints. Exploited a critical SQL injection for full authentication bypass (100% credential extraction) and uncovered a high-severity CSRF issue.
Anti-Keylogger Detection System
Parul University
Jun 2025 - Oct 2025 (4 months)
Designed and implemented anti-keylogger detection logic in Python using OS-level hooks (Windows/Linux), achieving 95%+ accuracy over 20+ simulated keylogging scenarios with real-time monitoring. Built live notifications via WebSockets and optimized performance using multithreaded event processing, reducing detection latency by 60–70% and handling 10,000+ keystrokes/min safely.
EternalBlue VAPT Exploit
Parul University
Jun 2024 - Jul 2024 (1 month)
Conducted network vulnerability assessment and penetration testing on a controlled Windows lab environment using Nmap and Kali Linux, identifying exploitable services including MS17-010. Used Metasploit to gain remote SYSTEM-level access on an unpatched target and documented findings with CVSS-based risk analysis and prioritized remediation recommendations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Parul University
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Computer Science & Engineering
2022 - 2026
Grade: CPGA: 7.21
B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering at Parul University (July 2022–June 2026), with CPGA of 7.21.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Portfolio
github.com/Sankalp-77Job categories
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