Akash Mhetre

Pune

Summary

Offensive Security professional specializing in network, web application, and Active Directory penetration testing, with ongoing preparation in Android application security. OSCP+ and CEH Master certified, with expertise in reconnaissance, exploitation, post-exploitation, and privilege escalation. Skilled in identifying security weaknesses, simulating real-world attack scenarios, and delivering detailed remediation reports. Proficient with industry-standard tools and methodologies, including OWASP, PTES, and MITRE ATT&CK.

Overview

year of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Cybersecurity Intern (Network & Web VAPT)

Cybervault Securities Solutions Pvt. Ltd

Pune

07.2023 - 01.2024

Performed network penetration testing using Nmap, Nessus, and Hydra to identify misconfigurations, weak passwords, and exposed services.
Conducted web application penetration testing with Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and SQLMap, uncovering SQLi, XSS, and authentication flaws.
Created detailed penetration test reports with CVSS scoring and actionable mitigation recommendations.
Executed post-exploitation and privilege escalation techniques on lab environments to demonstrate risk impact.
Assisted in security audits and aligned testing procedures with OWASP and PTES standards.

Education

Post Graduate Program in Cybersecurity (PGP) -

RISE / MIT-WPU

01.2023

Bachelor of Arts -

Savitribai Phule Pune University

01.2015

Skills

Web and API testing
Network penetration
Active Directory attacks
Android app security
Post-exploitation techniques
Privilege escalation
Burp Suite Pro
Metasploit framework
Nmap scanning
SQLMap tool
Password cracking tools

BloodHound analysis
CrackMapExec utility
Rubeus toolset
Mimikatz application
Directory busting tools
Vulnerability scanners
OWASP ZAP tool
Mobile security frameworks
Reverse engineering tools
Dynamic analysis tools
Linux distributions expertise

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