Ekrar Hussain

Cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in penetration testing, network security, and vulnerability assessment. Proficient in Nmap, Burp Suite, and Wireshark for security testing and traffic analysis. Experienced in web application security including SQL Injection (SQLi) and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). Seeking an entry-level cybersecurity role to apply technical skills in real-world security operations.

Ethical Hacking Intern at Secure Dev Labs (SDL) (2026-06 – Present)

• Performing vulnerability exploitation, initial access techniques, and network enumeration in controlled lab environments.
• Conducting web application security assessments using Nmap, Wireshark, and Burp Suite against simulated targets.
• Applying OWASP Top 10 attack vectors and documenting findings with remediation recommendations.

Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Intern at C-DAC Noida (MeitY, Govt. of India) (2024-11 – 2024-12)

• Performed network vulnerability scanning and assessment using Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, and Nessus.
• Conducted web application penetration testing, identifying critical vulnerabilities including SQLi and XSS.
• Developed and analyzed a ransomware simulation project to understand malware behavior and attack vectors.
• Documented security vulnerabilities, exploitation techniques, and mitigation strategies in detailed reports.

B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering – Gurugram University (2022 – 2026)

12th Grade in Science – CBSE Board (2022 – 2022)