SUMMARY

As a Certified Ethical Hacker aspiring to build a career in cybersecurity with a focus on VAPT and junior penetration testing roles. Hands-on exposure to vulnerability assessment, web security testing, and attack simulations through structured training and labs. With foundational expertise in Digital Forensics and SOC operations, brings a purple-team perspective across offensive and defensive security. Seeking a full-time junior pentester role to kickstart a professional cybersecurity career.

CORE_SKILLS

VAPT Exploit Techniques Privilege Escalation Active Directory Security Network Security SOC Operations Digital Forensics Malware Analysis OWASP Top 10

ARSENAL (Tools & Tech)

Security Testing

Burp SuiteMetasploit NmapHydra SQLMapNessus NiktoNetcat John the RipperOWASP ZAP HashcatAircrack-ng

AD & Network Security

BloodHoundMimikatz

Traffic Analysis

WiresharkTcpdump

Systems & Infra

LinuxWindows Windows Server 2022Nginx ApacheUbuntu Server

Programming & Scripting

PythonBash/Shell PHPJavaScript CC++

DBMS

MySQLSQLite MongoDB

EXPERIENCE

Cybersecurity Trainee @ Prompt Infotech Pvt Ltd, CBE Jul 2023 – Jul 2025
  • Performed structured vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on lab-based web and network environments.
  • Conducted web application security testing covering injection attacks, authentication and authorization flaws, access control issues, file handling vulnerabilities, and security misconfigurations.
  • Executed Active Directory attack simulations using privilege escalation, credential harvesting, and lateral movement techniques in controlled lab environments.
  • Performed network security testing and security analysis in simulated enterprise environments.
  • Applied the MITRE ATT&CK framework for threat analysis and adversary behavior mapping.
  • Performed security documentation and reporting, creating clear vulnerability reports with risk impact, findings, and remediation recommendations.
  • Architected a personal cyber lab using home NAS infrastructure to simulate enterprise environments for security testing and training.
Web Development Intern @ Accent Techno Soft, CBE Jul – Aug 2022
  • Completed structured internship training in web development with practical exposure to front-end and back-end technologies.
  • Deployed and maintained a functional website, gaining hands-on experience in development, hosting, and basic maintenance workflows.
  • Developed understanding of IT consultancy operations, service models, and how IT solutions are delivered to clients in a professional services environment.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

B.Sc. Computer Science @ Kongunadu Arts and Science College 2020 – 2023 | CGPA: 8.5

Certifications

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Adv. Diploma Cyber Security & Forensics Certified Network Pen-tester Certified Bug Hunter CCNA MCSE Python Certified Professional

HONORS

  • Top 3% Rank - TryHackMe.
  • First Rank - B.Sc. Computer Science.
  • First Class with Distinction - B.Sc. Computer Science.
BHARANIDHARAN ANANDAKUMAR
Junior Cybersecurity Professional | VAPT | CEH | Bug Hunter
Coimbatore, India | 9363021216 | Root@bhranX.me
LinkedIn:/bdak | TryHackMe: VicMic
SUMMARY

As a Certified Ethical Hacker aspiring to build a career in cybersecurity with a focus on VAPT and junior penetration testing roles. Hands-on exposure to vulnerability assessment, web security testing, and attack simulations through structured training and labs. With foundational expertise in Digital Forensics and SOC operations, brings a purple-team perspective across offensive and defensive security. Seeking a full-time junior pentester role to kickstart a professional cybersecurity career.

CORE SKILLS

Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT), Exploit Techniques, Privilege Escalation, Active Directory Security, Network Security, Security Operations (SOC), Digital Forensics, Malware Analysis, OWASP Top 10.

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES
  • Security Testing: Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Hydra, SQLMap, Nessus, Nikto, Netcat, John the Ripper, OWASP ZAP, Hashcat, Aircrack-ng, CrackMapExec.
  • AD & Network Security: BloodHound, Mimikatz.
  • Traffic Analysis: Wireshark, Tcpdump.
  • Systems & Infra: Linux, Windows, Windows Server 2022, Nginx, Apache, Ubuntu Server.
  • Simulation & Labs: Cisco Packet Tracer, Home lab setup with NAS.
  • Programming & Scripting: Python, Bash/Shell, PHP, JavaScript, C, C++.
  • DBMS: MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB.
EXPERIENCE
Cybersecurity Trainee @ Prompt Infotech Pvt Ltd, CBE Jul 2023 - Jul 2025
  • Performed structured vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on lab-based web and network environments.
  • Conducted web application security testing covering injection attacks, authentication and authorization flaws, access control issues, file handling vulnerabilities, and security misconfigurations.
  • Executed Active Directory attack simulations using privilege escalation, credential harvesting, and lateral movement techniques in controlled lab environments.
  • Performed network security testing and security analysis in simulated enterprise environments.
  • Applied the MITRE ATT&CK framework for threat analysis and adversary behavior mapping in simulated environments, following structured methodologies aligned with OWASP Top 10 and VAPT frameworks.
  • Performed security documentation and reporting, creating clear vulnerability reports with risk impact, findings, and remediation recommendations.
  • Architected a personal cyber lab using home NAS infrastructure to simulate enterprise environments for security testing and training.
Web Development Intern @ Accent Techno Soft, CBE Jul - Aug 2022
  • Completed structured internship training in web development with practical exposure to front-end and back-end technologies.
  • Deployed and maintained a functional website, gaining hands-on experience in development, hosting, and basic maintenance workflows.
  • Developed understanding of IT consultancy operations, service models, and how IT solutions are delivered to clients in a professional services environment.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science @ Kongunadu Arts and Science College, CBE 2020 - 2023

CGPA: 8.5

CERTIFICATIONS
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS