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ANUJ PANDE

Life republic Kolte Patil Pune

Summary

Security Engineer with extensive experience in penetration testing and red team operations at Cognizant. Demonstrated success in identifying critical vulnerabilities and implementing effective remediation strategies. Proficient in advanced security tools and committed to promoting security awareness through training initiatives. Focused on enhancing security postures and driving continuous improvement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Engineer (Penetration Tester)

Cognizant
01.2025 - Current
  • Conducted VAPT on web applications, APIs, and networks for high-profile banking and e-commerce clients.
  • Collaborated with clients to identify vulnerabilities, recommend fixes, and assist in remediation efforts.
  • Assigned severity ratings using OWASP Risk Rating Methodology; delivered detailed reports and PoCs.
  • Performed retesting of patched vulnerabilities and maintained current documentation.
  • Participated in red team engagements and conducted internal mainframe security assessments.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies for security risks and provided mitigation advice.
  • Implemented access control measures to secure sensitive systems and minimize breach risks.
  • Delivered cybersecurity awareness training to strengthen employee vigilance and security culture.

Security Engineer (Penetration Tester)

BDO India
05.2023 - 01.2025
  • Executed vulnerability assessments for web applications, APIs, internal networks, and infrastructure.
  • Simulated real-world adversary tactics through red team operations.
  • Identified vulnerabilities using tools including Burp Suite, Nmap, and Metasploit.
  • Performed Active Directory attacks such as Kerberoasting and Pass-the-Hash.
  • Followed established frameworks like OWASP and MITRE ATT&CK for structured assessments.
  • Delivered comprehensive technical reports with remediation recommendations.
  • Coordinated retesting of patched vulnerabilities with clients for validation.
  • Assessed cloud infrastructures for misconfigurations and access control flaws.

Security Engineer (Penetration Tester)

Atos India
10.2021 - 05.2023
  • Executed manual and automated penetration tests on web applications, APIs, and internal systems.
  • Identified critical vulnerabilities, including broken authentication and insecure session management.
  • Evaluated misconfigurations and access control gaps covering OWASP Top 10 and API Top 10 risks.
  • Developed detailed proofs of concepts, mapping vulnerabilities to business impacts for prioritization.
  • Conducted remediation sessions with developers to ensure effective security fixes.
  • Maintained compliance and testing discipline under tight production timelines.
  • Enhanced internal pentesting processes and reporting templates using field feedback.
  • Participated in knowledge-sharing sessions to remain updated on tools, CVEs, and threat landscapes.

Education

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (B.TECH) - Computer Science And Engineering

GGCT Jabalpur
Jabalpur
06-2021

Skills

  • Penetration testing and red team operations
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Penetration testing
  • Red team engagement
  • Security tools and frameworks
  • Active directory exploitation
  • Cloud security assessment
  • Reporting and remediation strategies
  • Social engineering techniques
  • Manual exploitation skills
  • Scripting proficiency

Certification

  • OSCP, OffSec, 10/01/24
  • CRTO, Zero-Point Security Ltd, 03/01/25, 03/01/27
  • CRTP, Altered Security, 03/01/24, 03/01/26

Timeline

Security Engineer (Penetration Tester)

Cognizant
01.2025 - Current

Security Engineer (Penetration Tester)

BDO India
05.2023 - 01.2025

Security Engineer (Penetration Tester)

Atos India
10.2021 - 05.2023

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (B.TECH) - Computer Science And Engineering

GGCT Jabalpur

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