Dinesh G

Security Analyst at Infoziant

Cybersecurity expert with a focus on Red and Blue Team operations, specializing in penetration testing, threat detection, and vulnerability assessments. Proven track record in risk identification and implementing defense strategies to safeguard organizational assets. Dedicated to a balanced, proactive approach to security.

Technical Skills

  • Scripting Languages: Python, Bash
  • Penetration Testing Areas: Web Applications, Network (External/Internal), End Devices, Active Directory
  • Frameworks & Standards: OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK
  • Tools: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nmap, Metasploit, Nessus, Nexpose, Bloodhound, AD-miner

Professional Experience

Junior Pentester at Avasoft
July 2023 – July 2024

  • Web Application Penetration Testing: Conducted assessments based on OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, ensuring secure operations and data integrity.
  • External Network Testing: Applied both manual and automated techniques to uncover network vulnerabilities, including passive and active reconnaissance.
  • Internal Network Testing: Conducted vulnerability analysis using Nmap, Nexpose, Nessus, and Metasploit to secure internal network devices.
  • Active Directory Testing: Utilized tools like Sharpup, Mimi Katz, Bloodhound, and AD-miner for comprehensive assessments.
  • End Device Security: Simulated ransomware attacks, emulating adversary tactics from the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Personal Projects

  • Recon_King – Automated Reconnaissance Tool: Developed a Bash script for automating reconnaissance processes, integrating open-source tools to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Nessus Vulnerability Assessment Simulation: Set up Nessus on a virtual machine to identify security weaknesses and provided actionable recommendations.
  • IDS/IPS for Network Monitoring (Snort): Configured Snort to detect and prevent internal network threats with custom rules.
  • Deauthentication Attack Alert System (ESP8266): Built a real-time monitoring system for wireless networks to detect and alert on deauthentication attacks.

Education

BSc in Information Security and Digital Forensics
Karunya University – GPA: 7.98
September 2020 – May 2023

Honours Diploma in Computer Applications
Apollo Computer Education – Grade: A+
January 2019 – May 2019

Certifications

  • Junior Penetration Tester – TryHackMe (Top 9% globally)
  • Capture the Flag (CTF) – Mindcraft
  • Network Defense Essentials (N|DE) – EC-Council
  • Ethical Hacking Essentials (E|HE) – EC-Council

Internships

  • Web Pen Testing and Bug Bounty Hunting – Hackup Technology
  • Network & Network Security – Prompt InfoTech