Nikhil Mangla

About Nikhil Mangla

Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP) with 4+ years of experience in offensive security, specializing in adversary simulation and internal threat emulation. Skilled in post-exploitation techniques, Active Directory attacks, and social engineering. Proficient with tools such as BloodHound, Mimikatz, CrackMapExec, and Rubeus to simulate attacker behavior aligned with the MITRE ATT & CK framework. Experienced in conducting hands-on red team exercises in lab environments to test and improve organizational defenses. Strong in reporting and communicating technical findings effectively

Experience

1. Red Team Operator

   Wipro

   Jan 2023 — Present

   Executed full kill-chain operations emulating threat actors using MITRE ATT & CK frameworks. Conduct advanced vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on web applications, networks, and internal systems to identify security weaknesses. Documented technical findings, attack paths, and exploit chains in detailed red team reports with mitigation guidance.

Education

• J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical Engineering

  2017 — 2021

• J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA

  Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2017 — 2021