Kandula Harika
Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic penetration tester with extensive experience in vulnerability assessment, exploitation, and remediation using both manual and automated tools. Expertise in securing applications and networks against evolving cyber threats, utilizing frameworks such as OWASP Top 10 to ensure robust protection. Skilled in identifying risks, analyzing vulnerabilities, and producing comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations for improvement. Committed to leveraging cybersecurity knowledge to enhance infrastructure security within a progressive organization.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Penetration Tester
KLEAP Institute of Information Security
10.2023 - 04.2025
- KLEAP Information of Information Security is a provider of innovative cybersecurity solutions designed to
- safeguard businesses against evolving digital threats
- Hands-on experience in Penetration testing of OWASP top 10 Vulnerabilities
- Hands-on experience in Penetration testing exploitation
- Good exposure on mitigation of critical vulnerabilities
- Familiar with OWASP, CRITICAL VULNERABILITIES
- Staying up-to-date with the latest cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices
- Identifying false positives and prepare detailed report with number of vulnerabilities and provide proper recommendations to client
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of security assessments, findings, and remediation..
Associate
IDFC First Bank
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Delivered personalized advisory services to customers seeking personal loan, guiding them through eligibility criteria, documentation, and loan application procedures.
- Provided support in assessing creditworthiness and financial profiles to recommend suitable loan products.
- Assisted customers with loan disbursement processes, repayment schedules, and post-approval queries, ensuring smooth customer experiences.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline service delivery and improve loan processing timelines.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science and Engineering
ACGCET
Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu01.2020
Diploma - Computer Science Engineering
Apollo Polytechnic College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu01.2017
Skills
- OWASP Top 10 expertise
- Experienced with penetration testing tools
- AWS cloud practitioner knowledge
- CISSP fundamentals expertise
- Critical analysis
Accomplishments
- Winner, Cyber Security Hackathon – KIIS
- Information Security Certified Consultant (ISCC) – KIIS
- Participant, Beat The Kraken 24-Hour Password-Cracking Hackathon – ICE at T-Hub
Certification
- DevOps Free Course – Intellipaat
- CISSP Certification – Cybrary
- AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials – AWS
Timeline
Junior Penetration Tester
KLEAP Institute of Information Security
10.2023 - 04.2025
Associate
IDFC First Bank
12.2022 - 09.2023
Diploma - Computer Science Engineering
Apollo Polytechnic College
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science and Engineering
ACGCET