Hi, I’m SivaprasadMSc Cybersecurity

Results-driven offensive security practitioner with a background in penetration testing, network exploitation, and vulnerability research. Certified (CEH, CPT) — I convert findings into actionable remediation and concise reports.

Based in Palakkad, Kerala, India — Open to entry-level cybersecurity roles & internships.

About Me

I am a focused cybersecurity researcher and penetration tester with hands-on experience in web application & network security. I build tools for vulnerability discovery and actively participate in CTFs and bug bounty programs. My work emphasizes reproducible findings, clear technical write-ups, and pragmatic remediation guidance.

Education
MSc. Cybersecurity — Bharathiar University (Sep 2023 – Mar 2025)
BSc. Computer Science — Calicut University (Jul 2019 – May 2022)
Experience
Internship: OT Cybersecurity Intern — Consyst Digital (Mar 2023 – Jul 2023). Focused on securing OT systems, threat detection, and system hardening.

Skills & Tools

Core Expertise
Vulnerability Assessment
Penetration Testing
Network Security
Web App Security
Bug Bounty
Python Scripting
CTF Challenges
Networking
Python Programming
System hardware maintenance
Tools & Platforms
Kali Linux
Burp Suite
Nmap
Wireshark
Nessus
Netcat
Fuzzers
Nessus
Metasploit
Soft Skills
Time Management
Research & Development
Adaptability
Continuous Learning

Projects

IoT Dashboard Scanner & Vulnerability Analyzer

Python • Flask • HTML • Nmap

Developed a scanner to discover exposed IoT dashboards and automated vulnerability checks. Included a vulnerability scoring system and CSV/JSON export for reporting.

Honeypot-based Network Security

Python • iptables • ELK

Built a dynamic honeypot system to log intrusion attempts and automatically update firewall rules. Designed for small enterprise topology simulations.

Turf Finding Web Application

PHP • MySQL • Bootstrap

Full-stack booking platform with role-based access control, booking workflows, and basic input validation. Demonstrated secure session handling and prepared a security checklist for the app.

Certifications

CEH — Certified Ethical Hacker, EC-Council
CPT — Certified Penetration Tester
CAP — AppSec Practitioner
Web App Pentesting & Bug Bounty
Honors Diploma — Hardware & Networking

Achievements

  • Earned a $50 bounty for a critical authentication issue in a password reset flow.
  • Reported multiple rate-limiting & email verification vulnerabilities during responsible disclosures.
  • Active contributor to CTFs and platform challenges (HTB, THM).

Contact

Email
sivaprasadmp21@gmail.com
Mobile
+91 7592999221
Location
Palakkad, Kerala, India
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