Hi, I’m Sivaprasad MPMSc Cybersecurity | CEH

Cybersecurity Analyst with hands-on experience in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and security governance. Actively engaged in assessing web, network, VLAN, and Active Directory environments, with a strong focus on risk identification, compliance validation, and remediation guidance. Certified CEH with the ability to translate technical findings into clear, business-aligned security reports.

Based in Palakkad, Kerala, India.

About Me

Cybersecurity Analyst with hands-on experience in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and security governance. Skilled in assessing web applications, network infrastructure, VLANs, and Active Directory environments using both automated tools and manual techniques. Experienced in AD security reviews, GPO analysis, privilege audits, and system hardening based on CIS benchmarks. Actively involved in compliance assessments, risk analysis, and security documentation aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST CSF, with a strong ability to translate technical findings into clear, business-focused security recommendations.

Experience
Cybersecurity Analyst
Mirox Cybersecurity PLTD (Oct 2025 – Present).
Performing vulnerability assessment and penetration testing across web applications, VLANs, and Active Directory environments. Involved in AD security testing, GPO reviews, privilege audits, compliance checks, and system hardening. Supporting GRC activities including risk assessments, gap analysis, and alignment with ISO 27001 and NIST CSF.
OT Cybersecurity Intern
Consyst Digital (Mar 2023 – Jul 2023).
Assisted in securing industrial OT environments through vulnerability identification, system hardening, network segmentation, and access control support, while contributing to security monitoring and incident response activities.
Education
MSc. Cybersecurity — Bharathiar University (Sep 2023 – Mar 2025)
BSc. Computer Science — Calicut University (Jul 2019 – May 2022)

Skills & Tools

Core Expertise
Vulnerability Assessment
Penetration Testing (VAPT)
Web Application Security
Network & VLAN Security
Active Directory Security
GPO Review & Privilege Audits
System Hardening (CIS Benchmarks)
Risk Assessment & Gap Analysis
Bug Bounty & CTFs
Security Documentation & Reporting
Tools & Platforms
Kali Linux
Nmap
Burp Suite
Nessus
OpenVAS
Metasploit
Wireshark
Netcat
OWASP ZAP
SQLmap
Nikto
Hydra
Governance & Compliance
ISO/IEC 27001
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Policy & SOP Development
Audit Evidence Collection
Vendor Risk Assessment
Professional Skills
Analytical Thinking
Clear Technical Communication
Time Management
Continuous Learning

Projects

Academic Projects (3)
College-level projects focused on web development, basic security concepts, and system design, including secure web application development and foundational vulnerability analysis.
Internship Project (1)
Hands-on project during OT Cybersecurity internship involving vulnerability identification, system hardening, and security improvements within an industrial environment.
Professional / Employment-Level Projects
Ongoing security assessments and client engagements involving vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, Active Directory security reviews, compliance validation, and risk-based security analysis.

Certifications

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