Ashwin Kumar

About Ashwin Kumar

As a cybersecurity student at VELS University, I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with a focus on cyber security. I have a strong passion for learning and applying the latest technologies and techniques to protect systems and networks from cyber threats. I have developed skills in Linux, Python, Nmap, Android Testing, and Bash through my coursework, projects, and self-study. I have also earned multiple certifications from EC-Council, such as Cisco Labs Crash Course, Introduction to Dark Web, Anonymity, and Cryptocurrency, and Android Bug Bounty Hunting. These certifications demonstrate my commitment and curiosity to expand my knowledge and competencies in the field of cybersecurity.I am eager to gain more hands-on experience and knowledge in the field of cybersecurity, and to contribute to the security and resilience of organizations and society. I am looking for opportunities to work with and learn from experts and mentors in the cybersecurity industry, and to apply my skills and competencies to real-world challenges and scenarios. I am a motivated, curious, and collaborative student who values integrity, innovation, and excellence.

Experience

1. Security Researcher

   Com Olho

   Jan 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   A Bug Bounty Program is a crowdsourced cybersecurity initiative where organizations reward ethical hackers for finding and responsibly disclosing security vulnerabilities in their software, websites, or systems. These programs help companies identify security issues before malicious attackers can exploit them.Key Points:Focused on real-world applications/websites.Involves manual and automated testing.Rewards are given for valid vulnerability reports.A CTF (Capture The Flag) is a cybersecurity competition where participants solve challenges to \"capture flags\" — secret codes hidden in vulnerable systems, applications, or files. CTFs are educational and simulate real-world attack scenarios, often used by universities, companies, and hacking communities.Cryptography, Steganography, Web Exploits, Binary Exploitation, OSINT, Networking, Reverse Engineering.

Education

• VELS University

  Bachelor of Science - BSc computer science in cyber Security