Kashvi Khandelwal
Princeton, NJ 732-***-**** ******************@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/kashvi-khandelwal-baa4a6191/ EDUCATION
New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ
B.S. in Digital Forensic Science, Minor in Information Technology May 2025 Coursework: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, Cloud Security, Cryptography and Encryption, Ethical Hacking, Information Assurance and Security, Computer & Mobile Forensics, Database Design, Linux Sys Admin SKILLS
Certifications: CompTIA Security+, (ISC) Certified in Cybersecurity, Netskope Cloud Security, AWS CCP(Coursera) Security Tools & Concepts: SIEM (Splunk), EDR(CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender), CASB(Netskope, DoControl), Microsoft Azure AD, Microsoft Purview, Nessus, Risk Assessment, Data Classification, Policy Development Languages: Python, Java, SQL, Bash
Operating System: Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Frameworks & Compliance: MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, ISO/IEC 27001 & 27005, HIPAA, SOX, GDPR, CIS Controls PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Colgate-Palmolive Piscataway, NJ
Information Security Intern February 2025 – May 2025
● Triaged and responded to ~20–30 DLP alerts weekly using Netskope and DoControl and tuned Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) policies to reduce false positives and limit cloud data exposure
● Investigated phishing attempts and insider threat alerts by correlating EDR and SIEM data (Splunk) and reviewing security incidents in ticketing systems
● Supported GRC initiatives by aligning incident response activities with internal risk frameworks and ISO/NIST standards
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Ridgefield, CT
Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Co-Op July 2024 – December 2024
● Conducted forensic investigations into worktime fraud and data exfiltration by analyzing Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Defender logs to detect insider threats and support incident response
● Developed Python automation to parse and correlate Microsoft Purview and Defender logs, streamlining incident investigations and saving 15+ hours of manual review per month
● Assisted in GRC documentation efforts by mapping alerts and findings to security controls and tracking remediation efforts across teams
eForensix Fairfield, NJ
Digital Forensics Intern May 2024 – July 2024
● Conducted forensic analysis and data recovery from computer and mobile devices using tools like Magnet Axiom, Cellebrite and FTK to support investigations by local agencies, the FBI and Homeland Security
● Drafted technical case reports and supported eDiscovery documentation, ensuring accuracy of timelines, metadata, and chain-of-custody details for legal review
PROJECTS
Email Phishing Detection System Python, Regex
● Built a header analysis tool to detect spoofed domains and blacklisted IPs using regex Security Log Monitoring Tool Python, Bash
● Developed a script to parse and analyze logs, automating detection of failed logins and after-hours access Hack The Box Labs Penetration Testing
● Simulated real-world attacks using Nmap and common protocols to identify misconfigurations and gain initial access Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign Information & Cybersecurity Club, NJIT
● Created & shared awareness materials(email safety tips, posters) to promote best practices to over 500+ club members AFFILIATIONS
Association of Indian Students, President January 2023 – May 2025 Forensic Science Student Association, Vice President December 2022 – May 2025 American Express Discovery Program August 2023 – September 2023 Citi Early ID Leadership Program Jan 2023 – March 2023 AT&T Technology Academy Externship June 2023 – August 2023