Laxmi Pandey

About Laxmi Pandey

I’m a Cybersecurity Professional with 5+ years of hands-on experience in Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT), focusing on Web, API, and Network Security. Skilled in tools like Qualys, Tenable.io, Burp Suite, Nessus, Postman, Nmap, and frameworks like OWASP Top 10. Proven track record in identifying critical vulnerabilities, reducing risk exposure, and improving security posture for enterprise clients. Certified in CEH, Nessus, Qualys, with deep understanding of threat vectors and exploit techniques. Open to opportunities in UAE, Europe, India & Remote, in roles like Cybersecurity Consultant, VAPT Analyst, or Penetration Tester.

Experience

1. Security Analysis Specialist

   NTT DATA, Inc.

   Jan 2025 — Present · Noida, IN

   Cybersecurity Professional | Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing | Project Arcosa ||As a cybersecurity specialist focused on **vulnerability management** and **penetration testing**, I play a pivotal role in securing critical digital infrastructure for *Project Arcosa*. My work involves proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities across networks, applications, and systems using automated scanning tools (e.g, Nessus, Qualys) and manual analysis. I prioritize risks through comprehensive scoring frameworks like CVSS and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive remediation efforts, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g, NIST, ISO 27001). For *Project Arcosa*, I conduct **penetration tests** to simulate real-world attacks, uncovering hidden weaknesses in web apps, APIs, and cloud environments. Leveraging tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, and custom scripts, I emulate adversarial tactics (MITRE ATT & CK) to validate defenses and deliver actionable insights. My contributions have strengthened the project’s security posture by closing high-risk gaps, refining incident response protocols, and fostering a culture of proactive cyber resilience. I stay ahead of emerging threats through continuous research, threat intelligence integration, and adversarial mindset training, ensuring *Arcosa* remains fortified against evolving cyber risks.

Education

• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

  bALLB

  2017 — 2022

• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

  Bachelor of Laws - LLB

  2017 — 2022