Cybersecurity Enthusiast - Bug Bounty Hunter & CTF Player

Kishore S

• **, Anna Nagar, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India 630202

+918********* ****************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/trafalgard PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Cybersecurity enthusiast and dedicated bug bounty hunter with hands-on experience identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities in diverse web applications and systems. Proven ability to apply Capture The Flag (CTF) skills in real-world environments on platforms such as Tryhackme and Hack The Box. Adept at using advanced tools and techniques for reconnaissance and penetration testing. Passionate about continuous learning and contributing to stronger cybersecurity frameworks. TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Penetration Testing: Web & API Hacking, OWASP Top 10, Common Vulnerability Detection

• Tools: Burp Suite, SQLMap, Amass, Nmap, Metasploit

• Processes: Automation, Reconnaissance

• Cloud Security: Aws, Azure (Pwned lab)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate – Coursera (2023)

• API Penetration Testing – APIsec University

• CPT certificated penetration tester – Redteam hacker academy (2024) EXPERIENCE

Freelance Bug Bounty Hunter

Platforms: Tryhackme, Hack the Box

• Identified and responsibly disclosed multiple security vulnerabilities in live applications

• Applied automated and manual testing methodologies for API and web-based targets

• Demonstrated ethical hacking capabilities with detailed report submissions and PoCs (Proof of Concepts)

Detect and Defend Cybersecurity Internship Program Platform: Srida IT Consulting and Services Pvt. Ltd.

• Participated in an intensive, challenge-based internship focused on hands-on cybersecurity defense and attack simulation.

• Gained practical exposure to real-world cyber threats and mitigation strategies.

• Successfully tackled critical security challenges while maintaining a high- performance benchmark.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science

Shanmuganathan Engineering College,

Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu

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