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Viral Parmar

Security Engineer

A highly motivated cybersecurity professional with over 4+ years of experience, consistently exceeding expectations by reducing vulnerabilities by 90% across systems, servers, and networks. Proficient in delivering comprehensive security assessments and actionable recommendations, achieving a 98% success rate in enhancing system security and operational efficiency. Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, I actively contribute to the cybersecurity field through bug hunting and security research, uncovering previously unidentified weaknesses to promote a safer digital ecosystem.

  • City: Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India
  • Blog: LogIMP

Honed skills through participation in Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions, achieving top 1% ranking on TryHackMe and HackTheBox.

Interests

Threat Landscape

Linux and Shell

CTF

Red Teaming

Offensive Security

Ethical Hacking

Hardening Audits

OSINT

Social Engineering Assessment

Exploitation

Programming Languages

Network Footprinting

My Journey

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Education

BTech - CSE with Specialized in CyberSecurity

2018 - 2021

Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat, IN

  • Developed a strong foundation in cybersecurity through academic studies, with a focus on information security, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing (VAPT).
  • Completed four major projects that honed practical skills in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, aligning with industry best practices.
  • Gained comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including hands-on experience in vulnerability exploitation and assessment methodologies.

Diploma in Computer Engineering

2015 - 2018

Gujarat Technological University, Gujarat, IN

  • Gained expertise in programming, computer fundamentals, networking, internet concepts, and computer architecture through focused general studies.
  • Successfully completed two major projects demonstrating practical application of technical knowledge.
  • Developed a strong foundation in core computing principles and real-world problem-solving.

Projects

Ekansh

Self interest Report generation tool

Increased reporting efficiency by developing a Flask-based automation tool that generates security reports from Nessus raw data. This tool streamlined data analysis (cleaning, transformation) and report generation, resulting in 95% faster delivery of high quality security reports

Banner Grabbing tools For Recon

Self Interest Script

A simple Python script that scans a host and retrieves the system's banner. This script performs a network scan to identify the host and then displays relevant information about the system, such as the operating system and version details, by capturing the banner data.

E-Netra

Hackthon Project

Developed an intelligent device for blind individuals, leveraging AI and ML technologies to assist with navigation. This project aims to enhance mobility and independence for the visually impaired by providing real-time guidance and obstacle detection.

Twitter Bot

Self interest Script

Developed a Twitter bot to automate hashtag monitoring, resulting in improved 95% social media intelligence gathering for STF WB. This bot effectively tracks and identifies relevant tweets based on pre-defined hashtags.

NS-Lookup Script

Self Interest Script

Developed a Python script capable of querying 10,000 domains to perform NS-Lookup, efficiently retrieving and processing DNS records for each domain..

Attendance System

Subject Assignment

Developed an interactive attendance system for a university, enhancing the efficiency of tracking and managing student attendance through user-friendly interfaces and automated processes. This system streamlines the attendance process, providing real-time data and comprehensive reporting capabilities.

ERP System

Freelancing Project

Developed an interactive ERP system for Rashtriya Raksha University, featuring a comprehensive suite of functionalities including an attendance system, academic management system, and exam management system.

Audio Recognition Using Flask

Self Interest Project

Built a web app using Flask for audio-to-text and text-to-speech conversion.

Blink

Diploma Engineering Academic Project

A user-engaging web application featuring an interactive question and answer platform. This application allows users to participate actively by answering various questions, fostering an engaging and dynamic user experience.

ViraLHezard

Self Interest Project

A basic Android application for my blog reader, enabling users to access my content conveniently on their mobile devices.

HireTruck

Hackathon Project

We developed a basic web application aimed at addressing logistical challenges by facilitating tasks such as finding trucks and labor while fostering healthy competition to ensure fair pricing.

Miss Universe

Team Project

Designed and developed a stunning web application for a local group competition, showcasing creativity and functionality to create an appealing online platform..

Professional Experience

CyberSecurity Engineer

Jun 2024 - Present

Jaipur, RJ, IN

  • Proactively safeguard company assets and products by mitigating risks, threats, and vulnerabilities through comprehensive security planning, implementation, and management.
  • Monitor and respond to security incidents, conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address system weaknesses, and ensure compliance with established security standards and best practices.
  • Collaborate on change management processes, troubleshoot security and network issues, and effectively communicate findings through detailed security reporting to relevant stakeholders.

CyberSecurity Execuive

Jul 2021 - May 2024

TCG Digital Solutions, Kolkata, WB, IN

  • Led VAPT engagements for BFSI & petrochemical clients, ensuring their security posture through vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
  • Utilized one-liners to solve complex challenges during VAPT engagements, maximizing testing effectiveness.
  • Increased security posture by identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities during internal/external penetration testing.
  • Demonstrated commitment to cybersecurity by participating in Cert-In Assessments (PST).
  • Led red team engagements, resulting in a 90% improvement in the organization's overall security posture.
  • Conducted server and cloud configuration audits using CIS Benchmarks, identifying securitygaps and reduction in security risks.
  • Mitigated Social Engineering Threats for Leading BFSI and Petrochemical Clients.
  • Developed custom scripts for penetration testing and red teaming, streamlining complex tasks and improving testing efficiency.
  • Contributed to the cybersecurity community by authoring 20+ technical blog posts on LinkedIn, Medium, and Word Press, reaching a broad audience and sharing valuable insights on security best practices.

Cybersecurity - Intern

Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

TCG Digital Solutions, Kolkata, WB, IN

  • Demonstrated exceptional cybersecurity skills through consistent participation in capture the Flag (CTF) competitions. Achieved top 1% ranking on TryHackMe and achieved Hacker rank on HackTheBox, showcasing proficiency in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities.
  • Safeguarded critical public infrastructure through comprehensive vulnerability assessments.
  • Executed penetration testing engagements on diverse web applications, identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities.
  • Leveraged Social Engineering Simulations to Strengthen Security Posture for Banks.
  • Conducted red teaming engagements on bank networks, uncovering critical security gaps for proactive remediation.
  • Developed business acumen through ongoing learning and industry engagement.
  • Performed in-depth firewall configuration audits, ensuring optimal security posture.
  • Utilized network analysis to troubleshoot network issues and enhance overall network security.

My Works

Certifications & Badges

My Certifications and Badges

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RECON CERTIFICATE

PentesterLab

Security Engineer

TryHackMe

Advent of Cyber 2024

TryHackMe

Certified Mobile App Pen Tester

Mobile App sec

IBM Cyber Security Professional

Cyber Security Specialization

Introduction to CyberSecurity

Cyber Security Specialization

ICS Cyber Security Threat

US Department of Homeland Security

ISCI - Cyber Security Essentials

International CyberSecurity Institute

CNSS - Certified Network Security Specialist

International CyberSecurity Institute

Indistrial Control System - ICS

US - Department of Homeland Security

Atopsy training

Atopsy training from Basis technology

Redteaming

the Red team BluePrint

Advance Pentesting

Advance Pentesting from cybrary

Introduction to Cyber Security

Cyber Security Certification from CISCO

WhiteHat Hacker and Pen Tester

Whitehat Hacking and Pen Testing

Introduction to IT & Cyber Security

Cybrary

Network Security Fundamental

from Cybrary

Network Security

from Cybrary

Startup India Learning Program

from UPGRAD

Knockdown LockDown

from UPGRAD

JOURNEY TO THE ANONYMITY ON THE INTERNET

from Eh-Academy

Cyber@ANZ Program

From Forage

Certified Ethical Hacker

EC-Council

Cyber Security Analyst

from IBM

Cyber Threat Intelligence

from IBM

Cybersecurity Breach Case Studies

from IBM

Cybersecurity Compliance Framework & System Administration

from IBM

Cybersecurity Roles, Processes & Operating System Security

from IBM

Data Science Foundations - Level 1

from IBM

Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyber Attacks

from IBM

Introduction to Cybersecurity

from IBM

Machine Learning with Python - Level 1

from IBM

Network Security & Database Vulnerabilities

from IBM

Penetration Testing, Incident Response and Forensics

from IBM

Python for Data Science

from IBM

Contact

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My Address

Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India

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