Shanmuga Keerthana I

Senior Security Analyst

Chennai 2+ yrs exp 85 · Excellent

About

Security testing experience 2.5 years of project experience in application and API security testing, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing. Recognized for performance excellence and successful project delivery. Experienced in OWASP based testing and delivering client-facing pentest reports with actionable remediation guidance.

Skills & Expertise (18)

API Pentesting Advanced

8.0/10

2.5

Years Exp

Burp Suite Pro Advanced

8.0/10

2.5

Years Exp

Web Application Pentesting Advanced

8.0/10

2.5

Years Exp

Nmap Advanced

7.5/10

2.5

Years Exp

Privilege Escalation Advanced

7.5/10

2.5

Years Exp

Reconnaissance Advanced

7.5/10

2.5

Years Exp

WIRESHARK Advanced

7.5/10

2.5

Years Exp

Kali Linux Advanced

7.5/10

2.5

Years Exp

Metasploit Advanced

7.5/10

2.5

Years Exp

Nessus Advanced

7.5/10

2.5

Years Exp

Postman Advanced

7.5/10

2.5

Years Exp

OWASP Top 10 Advanced

7.5/10

2.5

Years Exp

Vulnerability Assessment Advanced

7.5/10

2.5

Years Exp

DAST Advanced

7.0/10

2.5

Years Exp

SAST Advanced

7.0/10

2.5

Years Exp

Windows Intermediate

6.5/10

2.5

Years Exp

Threat Modeling Intermediate

6.5/10

2.5

Years Exp

Remediation Intermediate

6.5/10

2.5

Years Exp

Work Experience

Analyst

Bahwan Cybertek Photon

Jun 2024 - Jun 2024

Undergone security training to enhance knowledge and skills in cybersecurity protocols. OWASP based penetration tests on Linux systems, such as reconnaissance, port/service scanning, vulnerability assessment and privilege escalation. Documented finding with risk ratings, reproduction steps and remediation recommendations and analyzed cryptography weaknesses and insecure implementations. Tested web applications, wireless networks and thick clients using Kali Linux, Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit and Wireshark. Developed a TryHackMe privilege escalation CTF as a Red Team Hackers Academy project and earned 220 points in the internal Pentest Garage CTF at Red Team Hackers Academy.

Senior Security Analyst

Photon

Jul 2021 - Nov 2023

Performed Web Application and API Security Assessments using SAST, DAST, Manual Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment methodologies. Independently handled end-to-end Web Application and API Penetration Testing projects. Identified, validated and reported security vulnerabilities with detailed remediation guidance. Collaborated closely with development teams to support vulnerability remediation and security improvements. Utilized security tools including Burp Suite Professional, Postman and Vooki during assessments. Prepared and delivered comprehensive security assessment reports for clients. Participated in project planning and budget-related discussions with stakeholders.