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Shivanand Adahalli
Cyber Security Analyst
Bengaluru
Summary
Cyber Security Analyst with 7 years of experience in digital forensics and cyber-crime investigation with Bengaluru City Police. Skilled in Digital forensics, Mobile forensics, IPDR/CDR analysis, and Hacked social media account recovery. Known for translating complex security data into actionable evidence for law enforcement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Security Analyst
Bengaluru City Police
Bengaluru, Karnataka
10.2022 - Current
- - Led Cyber Crime investigations for X+ cyber crime cases including financial frauds, social media frauds, Crypto Currency Frauds and missing persons tracing using digital footprints
- - Used IP Logs, IPDR/CDR analysis and tools like Cellebrite UFED, Magnet Axiom, and FTK for the investigation.
- - Recovered hacked Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp accounts and performed root cause analysis on compromised mobile devices to support legal proceedings
- - Conducted forensic acquisition of RAM/memory from Windows and Linux systems while maintaining strict chain-of-custody and legal documentation for Forensic Labs of FSL.
- - Trained X+ police and defense officials on digital crime investigation, evidence handling, and cyber hygiene protocols
- - Drafted technical questionnaires and summary reports translating forensic findings into actionable evidence for law enforcement
- - Delivered cyber awareness programs across X+ schools, colleges, government departments, and public organizations on cyber safety
- Key Achievement: Recognized for significant contribution in resolution high-profile department cases through advanced analytical case resolving technics
Web Security Engineer
Willron Technologies
07.2015 - 10.2018
- Vulnerability Assessment: Conducted Web Application Penetration Testing (WAPT), source code audits, and dynamic application security testing to identify and address security flaws.
- Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct regular Web Application Penetration Testing (WAPT), source code audits, and dynamic application security testing to identify flaws.
- Web Technologies: Demonstrated in-depth understanding of web architecture, HTTP/HTTPS, RESTful APIs, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) to support secure application development.
- Led vulnerability assessments and penetration testing initiatives, enhancing system resilience against threats.
- Developed and implemented security policies that reduced risk and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Monitored network traffic and analyzed security incidents, improving incident response time and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with development teams to integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle.
- Conducted regular security audits and assessments, identifying areas for improvement and risk mitigation.
- Conducted regular penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and address them proactively, strengthening system defenses.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
Education
Master of Computer Applications - Computer And Information Systems Security
Acharya Institute of Technology
Bengaluru, India 04.2001 -
CEH -
Certified Ethical Hacking
Bengaluru, India05-2015
Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Applications Development
Jain College
Belgaum, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Cyber crime investigation
Incident response
Digital footprint analysis
Financial fraud detection
Cryptocurrency fraud investigation
Social media fraud analysis
Cellebrite UFED
Magnet Axiom
Oxygen Forensics
FTK
VFC
Chain-of-custody management
Accomplishments
- Conducted cyber awareness program in many schools, colleges, Government sectors, Private organizations and public places regarding Cyber Safety and Cyber Hygiene.
- Remarkable contribution in resolving many department related cases for the optimal outcome.
- Significant involvement in the investigation using IPDR analysis, CDR analysis other tools in the crimes like Missing persons, Financial Frauds , Social Media Frauds etc.
- Trained Police and Defense officials on Digital Crime Investigations.
Certification
CISSP - Certified Information System Security Professional
Interests
Timeline
CISSP - Certified Information System Security Professional
08-2025
Cyber Security Analyst
Bengaluru City Police
10.2022 - Current
Web Security Engineer
Willron Technologies
07.2015 - 10.2018
Master of Computer Applications - Computer And Information Systems Security
Acharya Institute of Technology
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Applications Development
Jain College
04.2001 -
CEH -
Certified Ethical Hacking
DECLARATION
I Shivanand Adahalli hereby declare that the above information is true and best of my knowledge and I bear the responsibility for the correctness of the above-mentioned particulars. Place: Date
PERSONAL PROFILE:
- Name : Shivanand Adahalli
- Father’s name : Muragesh
- Permanent Address : # 258, R.S. no. 183, Basaveshwar Nivas , Bauxite Road, Hanuman Nagar Belgaum, karnataka-590010.
- Phone No. : 9741111902 / 9916166721
- Email Id : shiva.adahalli@gmail.com
- Date of Birth : 21-09-1990
- Gender : Male
Other Achievements:
- Active member of NCC and was awarded 3rd in place Drill competition held at Bihar , Baroni Dist. representing the Karnataka.
- Participated in State Level football in 2005 representing the school.
- Sports awards in school and Colleges
- Awards in photography and video making.