Manish Vishwakarma
Senior Associate @PwC India
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Associate @PwC India
Mumbai, IN
Performed 100+ VAPT assessments with 90% remediation success* Conducted 30+ application security assessments aligning with ISMS and GRC requirements.* Reduced critical vulnerabilities by 40% within first quarter by implementing prioritized remediation plans.* Collaborated with teams to integrate security controls into SDLC ensuring 100% ISO 27001 compliance.
EDUCATION
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science
Universal College of Engineering
B.E, Computer Engineering
ABOUT MANISH VISHWAKARMA
Security is not a feature; it is a mindset built into every decision.”With over 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, I currently work as a Pentester L3 & Application Security Team Lead at NopalCyber, focused on identifying real-world risks across modern applications and helping teams address them before they reach production.My expertise lies in manual application security testing and VAPT across web, mobile (Android/iOS), API, network, and thick-client applications, guided by OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, and CWE frameworks. I specialize in uncovering authentication bypasses, authorization gaps, business logic abuse, chained attack paths, and design-level weaknesses across the SDLC.What I bring to the table?200+ security assessments delivered across consulting and enterprise 90%+ remediation success rate through precise risk prioritization40% reduction in critical vulnerabilities within a single quarterStrong experience in ISO 27001, ISMS, GRC, and audit-aligned security programsClear, actionable reporting with attack scenarios and remediation guidanceMentoring L1/L2 pentesters and reviewing complex penetration test engagementsMy core focus areas : Application Security | Penetration Testing | VAPT | Secure SDLC | Web Security | API Security | Mobile App Security | Threat Modeling | Risk Assessment | OWASP | CWE | ISO 27001Previously with PwC India, BDO India, and Axximum Infosolutions, I worked across high-impact security assessments, compliance-driven environments, and developer security enablement initiatives, building a well-rounded perspective that balances security depth with business risk.Beyond day-to-day testing, I actively explore emerging attack techniques, vulnerability research, and secure-by-design practices that help organizations stay ahead of evolving threats.I am open to conversations around application security leadership, advanced pentesting roles, and security consulting engagements.Let’s connect and talk security.
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