GAURAV MANDAL

👋 Hi, I'm Gaurav Mandal
💻 Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Enthusiast | BTech CSE (Cyber Security & DF) @ VIT Bhopal
🔍 Exploring VAPT, Threat Analysis, Incident Response
📊 Learning Data Analysis with Power BI
🛠️ Skilled in Python, SQL, Network Security, Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite
🏆 SIH Finalist | CTF Competitor | AWS & Cisco Certified
🚀 Passionate about Securing Digital Systems & Ethical Hacking
📌 Projects: Confidential Image Privacy System | Snowden: Drive Encryption Client
 

I am a Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics enthusiast, currently a final-year BTech student at VIT Bhopal. With hands-on experience in penetration testing, threat analysis, and cloud security, I have interned at AWS and Kleen Security, where I worked on cloud deployment, security assessments, and system hardening.

I have developed projects like Confidential Image Privacy System (steganography-based security) and Snowden (drive encryption tool). Additionally, I have AWS, Cisco, and SecOps certifications, demonstrating my technical proficiency.

As a fresher, I am eager to work with industry professionals, contribute to cybersecurity solutions, and enhance my skills in VAPT, incident response, and risk assessment.

I am pursuing a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computer Science and Engineering, specializing in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, at VIT Bhopal (2021–2025).

Throughout my academic journey, I have gained expertise in network security, threat analysis, penetration testing, and risk assessment. My coursework includes Computer Networks, Database Management Systems, Operating Systems, and Object-Oriented Programming.

I have also obtained certifications such as:
✅ Certified Network Security Practitioner (SecOps)
✅ AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
✅ Google Cloud Computing Foundation
✅ Cyber Security Junior Analyst (Cisco)

Currently, I am expanding my skill set by learning Data Analysis with Power BI to integrate cybersecurity insights with data-driven decision-making.