Atharva Shirude

Atharva shirude

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Cybersecurity Research Assistant @University of Maryland | Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) in progress | Actively Seeking Summer 2024 Internships in Cybersecurity | eJPT | CEH

  • Education

    • Mit world peace university

      2019 - 2022
      Bachelor of technology - btech computer science and engineering 3.41/4

      Relevant Coursework: Computer Networks, Information Security, Digital Forensics, Cyber Laws

    • University of maryland

      2023 - 2025
      Master of engineering - meng cybersecurity

      Coursework: Penetration Testing, Cloud Security, Information Assurance, Networks and Protocols, Hacking of C programs and Unix Binaries, , Security Tools for Information Security

    • Mit college of engineering

      2017 - 2019
      Diploma computer engineering
  • Experience

    • Bennett university

      Jun 2020 - Jul 2020
      Neural networks intern
    • Rootissh

      Jun 2021 - now
      Co-founder and author

      https://rootissh.inEngaging series of blogs covering cybersecurity news, innovative learning methods, and a wealth of other valuable topics! With over 250 blogs available on our website.

    • Hack-x security

      Jul 2021 - Nov 2021
      Associate security consultant

      ● Performed extensive vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on diverse web applications, playing a pivotal role in bolstering attack surface reduction strategies for prominent organizations spanning the realms of finance, healthcare, technology, and more.● Developed and implemented remediation plans to mitigate identified security risks.● Took on the role of a trainer in the Internship Training Program, and taught essential web application vulnerabilities.● Oversaw a team of 4 developers to build the risk and vulnerability management product HACK-X NODE. Show less

    • Pkf algosmic pvt ltd

      Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

      ● Engaged in 20+ web application security assessments, where identified critical vulnerabilities, including remote code execution, privilege escalation, local file inclusion, and insecure file upload.● Conducted 5 network VAPT engagements, achieving successful access to the domain controller in each instance.● Performed VAPT on Thick Client applications, uncovering critical vulnerabilities such as Privilege Escalation, Insecure Data Storage, Weak Authorization, and more.● Identified and reported security vulnerabilities to system owners and developers. Show less

      • Information Security Engineer

        Aug 2022 - Feb 2023
      • Information Security Engineer Intern

        Feb 2022 - Jul 2022
    • Freelance

      Mar 2023 - Jun 2023
      Penetration tester

      ● Conducted thorough Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) on select applications within a leading nationalized bank in India, covering a broad spectrum of assessments, including thick client, web application, and API security evaluations.● Identified critical vulnerabilities, including Injection Attacks, Information Disclosure, and more, helping the bank enhance its overall security posture.

    • University of maryland

      Nov 2023 - now
      Graduate research assistant
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified ethical hacker practical

      Ec-council
      Jul 2022
    • Fundamentals of deep learning for computer vision

      Nvidia
      Jun 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Python data structures

      University of michigan
      Jul 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Practical ethical hacking

      Tcm security
      Sept 2022
    • Certified ethical hacker (ceh)

      Ec-council
      Aug 2021
    • Certified ethical hacker master

      Ec-council
    • Ejpt v2

      Ine
      Jan 2024
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Atharva Shirude
      ByPass CTF Winner AIT Pune May 2021
    • Awarded to Atharva Shirude
      1st Place - MSBTE state-level Project Competition MSBTE Mar 2019
    • Awarded to Atharva Shirude
      1st Place - MSBTE state-level Basketball Competition MSBTE
    • Awarded to Atharva Shirude
      Ranked 1st amoung 26+ participating teams Summer Internship