Akash B

Cybersecurity professional with 3+ years of hands-on experience across web application, network and system security testing, vulnerability assessment and security operations. Experienced in reconnaissance, enumeration, vulnerability analysis, exploitation and professional VAPT reporting, with strong hands-on use of Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus and Kali Linux. Currently working with Palo Alto Cortex XDR and XSIAM, including XQL queries, correlation rules and Purple Team proof-of-concepts.

Seeking a Web Application Penetration Testing role focused on identifying, validating and documenting real-world application vulnerabilities.

Cyber Security Engineer at Altisec Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (2025-04 – 2026-08)

• Worked with Palo Alto Cortex XDR and XSIAM for threat detection, security monitoring and investigation workflows.
• Developed XQL queries and correlation rules to support detection and investigation of security threats.
• Executed Purple Team proof-of-concepts by simulating real-world attack techniques to validate XDR/XSIAM detection, investigation and response capabilities.
• Analyzed security events and supported investigation and response activities across enterprise security environments.
• Gained hands-on exposure to VAPT, penetration testing and web application security through practical security assessments and labs.

Information Security Consultant (VAPT) at PROLAX IT SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED (2023-11 – 2025-03)

• Performed vulnerability assessment and penetration testing across web applications, networks and systems.
• Conducted reconnaissance, enumeration, vulnerability analysis and controlled exploitation to identify security weaknesses.
• Tested web applications against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities using manual and automated security-testing techniques.
• Used Burp Suite, Nmap and Nessus for web application, network and vulnerability assessments.
• Validated findings, collected proof-of-concept evidence and documented impact, severity and remediation recommendations in professional VAPT reports.

VAPT Intern at PROLAX IT SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED (2022-10 – 2022-11)

• Performed hands-on vulnerability assessment and security testing across systems, networks and web applications.
• Supported reconnaissance, vulnerability identification, exploitation and professional security reporting activities.

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Information Technology – Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil College of Engineering

Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security in Cyber Security – CDAC