Abhishek Yadav

About

Cybersecurity graduate with hands-on experience in vulnerability assessment, web application security testing, security monitoring, and incident analysis. Skilled in SIEM tools, log analysis, threat detection, and common penetration testing utilities, with a focus on supporting SOC and incident response work.

Experience

• Security Admin Associate L1
  Infotact Solutions
  Feb 2026 – Apr 2026
• Cyber Security Intern
  DG Interns Hub
  Jan 2026 – 2026
• Cyber Security Intern
  Prodigy InfoTech
  Nov 2025 – Dec 2025
• Cyber Security Intern
  Nullclass Edutech Pvt. Ltd.
  Jun 2025 – Jul 2025

Education

• B.Sc Cyber and Digital Science
  MIT ACSC College, Pune
  Cyber and Digital Science · 2022 – 2025
• HSC (XII)
  Patkar College, Mumbai
  2019 – 2021
• SSC (X)
  Pahadi School Goregaon, Mumbai
  2018 – 2019

Skills

• SQL
• Python
• Linux
• JavaScript
• Kali Linux
• Nmap
• Wireshark
• OWASP Top 10
• Bash
• Burp Suite
• Metasploit
• MITRE ATT&CK
• PowerShell
• ISO 27001
• Splunk
• ELK Stack
• Nessus
• CIS Controls
• Wazuh
• Nikto
• Openvas
• Gobuster
• Sysmon

Projects

• Firewall Policy Simulator Tool

  Designed a firewall ACL simulator with packet filtering logic and rule evaluation to strengthen understanding of network segmentation and access control security concepts.

• Network Packet Analyzer
  Python

  Developed a Python-based packet sniffer for monitoring network traffic and detecting reconnaissance activities aligned with MITRE ATT&CK T1046 (Network Discovery).

• SOC Attack Detection Lab
  Wazuh, ELK Stack

  Built a home SOC lab using Wazuh and ELK Stack to monitor logs, detect brute-force attacks, and generate custom alerts and dashboards for security monitoring.

• Web Application Security Testing (OWASP Top 10)
  Burp Suite

  Performed manual security testing for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities including SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Broken Authentication, and Security Misconfiguration using Burp Suite and security labs.

Courses & certifications

• Udemy – Ethical Hacking Basics · Udemy
• Cisco – Computer Networking Basics · Cisco
• Deloitte Australia – Cybersecurity Virtual Job Simulation · Deloitte Australia
• Foundations of Log Analysis for Cyber Defense
• Foundations of Operationalizing MITRE ATT&CK v13
• Certified Phishing Prevention Specialist (CPPS)

🗣️ Languages

• English · Fluent
• Hindi · Fluent

⚽ Extracurricular activities

• SOC, DFIR, and CTF Competitions

  Participated in SOC, DFIR, and cybersecurity Capture The Flag competitions.

• Cybersecurity Lab Practice

  Practiced penetration testing labs and OWASP Top 10 web application vulnerabilities.

• Peer Support

  Assisted peers with SIEM setup, log analysis workflows, and security lab troubleshooting.

🎯 Hobbies & interests

• Penetration Testing
• Threat Hunting
• Incident Response
• Log Analysis