Hello, I'm Rahul Kumar. I'm a Security Analyst and Penetration Tester with 2 years of experience. I enjoy doing CTF challenges. My focus is Web Application Security.
About me
Rahul Kumar is a cybersecurity professional specializing in Web Application Security,Network Security, and Penetration Testing. He recently completed his master's degree from George Mason University, Virginia, USA, in Cybersecurity Engineering, a program ranked in the nation's top 10. Rahul holds a profound interest in threat hunting and employs automation tools fordata protection. He actively engages in extensive research ondata privacy and the exposure of sensitive information.
In addition to his academic pursuits, Rahul has been serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at his university for the past two years, contributing to the academic success of over 500 students.
Beyond his formal engagements, Rahul is a dedicated cybersecurity enthusiast. He invests his free time in tackling challenges on platforms such as TryHackMe and HackTheBox, boasting a track record of completing over 100 labs. Furthermore, he enjoys sharing his technical insights by contributing to technical blogs on Medium, with a focus on Cybersecurity labs walkthroughs.
My experience
George Mason University
- Graduate Research Assistant
- Fairfax, VA, USA
- Actively involved in the development and execution of innovative research programs in Applied Information Technology and Data Analytics, collaborating closely with supervisors and leading researchers to refine large-scale assessment methodologies.
- Spearhead the creation of multimedia content and oversee the management of project websites, contributing to the effective dissemination and presentation of research findings.
- Play a critical role in the research process through comprehensive data collection and analysis, supporting team efforts in reporting and enhancing research designs to apply cutting-edge technologies and analytical techniques.
George Mason University
- Graduate Teaching Assistant
- Fairfax, VA, USA
- Responsible for setting and maintaining course and lab work for graduate and undergraduate courses in Computer Networking (CYSE 230) and Cyber Security (CYSE 499/610).
- Worked to facilitate classroom learning for over 80 students every semester, including assignment and exam grading and feedback, conducting office hours, outlook email replies etc.
Cyber3ra
- Cyber Security Intern
- Remote - New Delhi, India
- Enhanced vulnerability assessments for premier clients, introducing methods that escalated detection efficiency by 25%.
- Enriched cybersecurity training, effectively mentoring over 100 participants in cutting-edge digital security best practices, markedly boosting their security proficiency.
JSC Golla Engineering Pvt Ltd
- Security Analyst
- Remote - Delhi, India
- Optimized and maintained metrics and reports on vulnerability assessments, implementing best security strategies that reduced cyber-attacks by ~13%.
- Expertly analyzed and monitored SIEM alerts with IBM QRadar and Splunk, elevating threat detection by ~10% through advanced network and log data analysis, significantly enhancing cybersecurity defenses.
- Directed investigations into malicious email, led vulnerability assessments, coordinating with internal teams to identify threats. Conducted security training for 50+ staff, enhancing organizational security awareness.
- Spearheaded technical support and revitalized vulnerability management program, driving continuous improvements, and proposing effective mitigation and remediation solutions.
My projects
My education
George Mason University
- Master's of Science in Cybersecurit and Information Systems
- Fairfax, Virginia, United States
- GPA: 3.75/4.0
- Relevant Coursework: Computer Networking, Hardware and Cyber-Physical Systems, Cybersecurity Engineering Fundamentals, Cloud Computing Security, Malware Reverse Engineering, Secure Software Programming, Penetration Testing and Digital Forensics, etc.
Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology
- Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering
- Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
- GPA: 3.5/4.0
- Relevant Coursework: Artifical Intelligence, Database Systems, Parallel and Distributed Computing, Operating Systems, Web Technology, Intro to Machine Learning, etc.
My certifications
Comptia: Security+ CE
- Access Control
- Cryptography
- Threat Analysis
- Threat Detection
- Network Security
- Security Policies
- Disaster Recovery Planning
Comptia: CySA+ CS0-003
- Threat and Vuln Management
- Security Operations & Monitoring
- Incident Response
- GRC Assessment
- Software and System Security
- Security Architecture and Toolset
Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge V4
- Cloud Architecture Understanding
- Cloud Security Governance
- Data Security for Cloud Env
- Cloud Infrastructure Security
- Incident Response & Disaster Rec
EC-Council: Certified Ethical Hacker
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Social Engineering Attacks
- Malware Threat Analysis
- Hacking Mobile Platform
- Footprinting and Reconnaissance
MTA: Security Fundamental
- Security Layers
- Operating System Security
- Network Security
- Security Protocol and Standard
- Software Security
MTA: Networking Fundamentals
- Networking Infrastructure
- Network Hardware
- Protocols and Services
- Network Security
- TCP/IP Configuration
- Wireless Networking
My skills
- Python
- Bash Scripting
- MySQL
- R Language
- C Language
- HTML
- CSS
- Git
- OSINT
- OWASP
- SEIM
- ISO 27001
- ISO 27002
- HIPPA
- GDPR
- NIST
- PCI DSS
- Burp Suite
- Nmap
- Metasploit
- Wireshark
- Dirbuster
- John the Ripper
- Ettercap
- Aircrack-ng
- Nessus
- Acunetix
- Splunk
- Malware Reverse Engineering
- Cryptography
Contact me
Please contact me directly at rkumar25@gmu.edu or through this form.