Manas Richhawal

About Manas Richhawal

Hi, I’m Manas - a cybersecurity enthusiast and final-year BTech CSE student at Nagpur, passionate about turning theory into hands-on practice. I believe the best way to master security is by doing, and I thrive in environments where learning meets real-world application.I am actively building expertise in defensive security, system hardening, and security operations through structured courses, hands-on labs, and continuous self-paced learning.Recent Highlights -Ranked in the Top 1% on TryHackMe, with completion of Security Engineer and Jr. Penetration Tester learning pathsActively learning through TCM Security courses including- Practical Help Desk- Practical Security Fundamentals- AI Hacking 101Strengthening foundational knowledge in Linux administration, networking, malware analysis, and ethical hacking toolkitsContinuously deepening knowledge in CEH domains including network scanning, enumeration, system hacking, and malware threatsAreas of Interest & ExplorationSecurity Operations: SOC workflows, log analysis, incident response, and SIEM platformsDefensive Security: Blue team tactics, endpoint protection, and system hardeningThreat Analysis: Malware analysis fundamentals and exploit researchContinuous Learning: Documenting labs, publishing write-ups, and engaging in security communitiesI’m eager to connect with professionals, mentors, and peers who are passionate about cybersecurity—whether it’s blue teaming, security operations, or sharing experiences from the broader infosec journey. Let’s learn, collaborate, and secure together.

Experience

1. Ctf Player

   TryHackMe

   Dec 2024 — Present

Education

• Indian Institute of Information Technology Nagpur

  Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science

  2022 — 2026