Danish Eqbal
Bengaluru
Summary
Penetration Tester building offensive testing capability through hands-on labs, internship VAPT work, and adversary emulation practice. Applies Nmap, Burp Suite, Wireshark, and Metasploit to web, mobile, and network targets while mapping findings to OWASP Top 10 and CVE data. Ranked in the Top 5% globally on TryHackMe, showing steady progress in exploit-driven analysis and security validation.
Overview
2
2
Languages
3
3
Certifications
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CTF Player
TryHackMe
04.2025 - Current
- Achieve Top 5% worldwide ranking on TryHackMe, reflecting strong practical cybersecurity performance.
- Complete 5-10 hands-on labs weekly across penetration testing, Web application testing, and Incident response scenarios.
- Use Nmap, Burp Suite, Wireshark, and Metasploit to analyze attack paths in realistic lab environments.
- Apply OWASP Top 10 guidance to solve web exploitation challenges and strengthen vulnerability assessment skills.
- Build a foundation in ethical hacking and defensive security techniques through realistic challenge scenarios and MITRE ATT&CK mapping.
VAPT Intern
Spyry Technologies
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Reviewed [number] web application findings weekly to support vulnerability assessment and remediation prioritization.
- Performed vulnerability assessments on web, mobile, and network systems to surface security gaps and test exploit paths.
- Analyzed findings against OWASP Top 10 and CVE databases to classify critical risks and support clearer remediation decisions.
- Applied MITRE ATT&CK mapping to connect observed behaviors with red team tactics and threat patterns.
Security Intern
Gurugram Police Cybersecurity
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Gained hands-on exposure to digital forensics and cybersecurity projects, strengthening practical investigation skills.
- Applied vulnerability assessment methods and web application testing concepts during guided security exercises.
- Communicated cybersecurity concepts through reporting and awareness campaigns, translating technical risks into clear guidance.
Education
Master of Computer Applications - Infosec
CMR University
Bengaluru, India08-2026
Skills
Burp Suite
Nmap
Wireshark
Web application testing
Vulnerability assessment
Incident response
CVE analysis
MITRE ATT&CK mapping
Python
Bash
Metasploit
Security reporting
Mobile application security
Cloud security assessment
Certification
MCRTA
Playing Badminton
- Playing Badminton – Regularly engage in competitive and recreational badminton, which has strengthened my teamwork, strategic thinking, and focus under pressure.
- Developed discipline and resilience through consistent practice, balancing academics and sports.
Timeline
CTF Player
TryHackMe
04.2025 - Current
VAPT Intern
Spyry Technologies
06.2022 - 08.2022
Security Intern
Gurugram Police Cybersecurity
06.2021 - 07.2021
Master of Computer Applications - Infosec
CMR University