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AJAY GAUTAM

Cybersecurity Trainer
IIT Kanpur

Summary

Results-driven and Certified Cybersecurity Trainer with 3 years of experience in developing and delivering comprehensive training programs. Proven expertise in conveying complex cybersecurity concepts to diverse audiences, including Cyber commandos, NIC scientists, Central Commandos, IT professionals, employees, and executives. Skilled in designing training modules, hands-on exercises, and assessments to enhance participants' understanding and application of cybersecurity principles.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Cybersecurity Specialist

C3ihub
09.2024 - Current

1. Training of Cyber Commandos
This project encompasses all aspects of cybersecurity relevant to cybercrime, which the commandos of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will address to enhance national security. My contributions primarily included instruction on Linux fundamentals, operating system specifics, advanced cybersecurity techniques, red teaming, log analysis, cyber threat intelligence, and various other critical topics.

2. Training for Tier 4 NIC Candidates
This project focuses on advanced techniques, where I was responsible for delivering training on OSQuery for operating system forensics and SonarQube for code quality testing.

3. Training for Headquarters Central Commandos (HQCC)
This training program is designed for the commandos at Headquarters Central. I was tasked with providing instruction on advanced cybersecurity techniques, log analysis, and threat hunting.

4. Cyber Awareness Initiative (Cyber Jagrukata)
Under this initiative, we provide foundational training on cybersecurity awareness to personnel at the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Indian Ports Association (IPA).

Aisect
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Developed UGC UG Cyber Security content in LMS
  • Developed Information Security Management Content approved by Nielit
  • Developed Network Security Content
  • Developed CEH content
  • Webinars on different security topics
  • Cprdinated NSDS 'Skill Development Program'
  • Training AISECT College students: It consists of 80 hours and comprises of network security, web security, Malware analysis, OS working, Dark web, Threat Hunting.

Whizhack
12.2021 - 10.2022
  • Training National Power Sector Professionals: It consists of 40 hours and comprises of Network Security, Web Application Security, Malware Analysis, Deception Technology, EDR, IDPS.
  • Training Tech Mahindra Professionals: It consists of 480 hours and comprises of Cyber Security Foundation, Network Security, OS basics, Cryptography, Anonymity, Bug Bounty, Incident response, Digital forensics, Malware analysis, Social engineering, Vulnerability assessment, Penetration testing, Concepts of web, Cyber laws.
  • Training IIT Jodhpur B.tech Students: It consists of 16 hours and comprises of IDPS system, Incident response, Network monitoring.
  • Developed 6 Months cyber security bootcamp with LMS and Virtual Labs.
  • Developed Cert-In course for NPTI with LMS and Virtual Labs.
  • Developed Cyber range in Microsoft Azure.
  • Tested Honey with different Attack methodologies.

Education

B.tech - Electronics and Tele-communication

IETE
01.2010 - 01.2014

Aircraft Maintenance Enginnering - undefined

Indian Institute of Aeronautics
01.2009 - 01.2013

Advanced Cyber Security - undefined

IIT Jodhpur

Cyber Defence - undefined

Thrive Dx

Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst - undefined

EC Council

Skills

Cyber security

Ethical usage of cyberspace

Network security

Web exploitation

Cryptography

Firewall rules

YARA rules

Malware analysis

Digital forensics

CTI

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Time management

Teamwork

SonarQube

Osquery

Timeline

Cybersecurity Specialist

C3ihub
09.2024 - Current

Aisect
01.2023 - 09.2023

Whizhack
12.2021 - 10.2022

B.tech - Electronics and Tele-communication

IETE
01.2010 - 01.2014

Aircraft Maintenance Enginnering - undefined

Indian Institute of Aeronautics
01.2009 - 01.2013

Advanced Cyber Security - undefined

IIT Jodhpur

Cyber Defence - undefined

Thrive Dx

Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst - undefined

EC Council
AJAY GAUTAMCybersecurity Trainer