01. About
Hey there! I'm a cybersecurity enthusiast from Indore, India. My world revolves around ethical hacking, penetration testing, and understanding the intricate dance between defenders and attackers in the digital realm.
I'm passionate about offensive security — finding vulnerabilities before the bad guys do. When I'm not breaking into systems (ethically, of course), you'll find me grinding CTF challenges, reverse engineering binaries, or diving deep into malware analysis.
My goal? To make the internet a safer place, one vulnerability at a time.
02. Current Status
$ whoami
ashutosh_gautam — Cybersecurity Student & Ethical Hacker
$ cat focus.txt
CTF competitions, Bug Bounty, Web App Security
$ echo "Open to opportunities"
Open to opportunities
$ _
Skills & Tools
Current Focus
CTF Competition Training
Actively competing in Capture The Flag events on platforms like TryHackMe, HackTheBox, and picoCTF. Focusing on web exploitation, forensics, and cryptography challenges.
Bug Bounty Hunting
Learning vulnerability assessment and reporting on bug bounty platforms. Building experience in identifying and responsibly disclosing security flaws.
Web Application Security
Deep diving into OWASP Top 10, understanding common web vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and learning to think like an attacker.
Learning Journey
Self-Directed Cybersecurity Training
Hands-on labs, writeups, and continuous learning through platforms like TryHackMe, PortSwigger Academy, and Cybrary.
Capture The Flag Competitions
Regular participation in CTF events to sharpen practical hacking skills and problem-solving abilities.
Security Research & Labs
Constantly exploring new attack vectors, studying malware, and understanding defense mechanisms.