Shivam Sahu

About Shivam Sahu

Hello! I’m Shivam Sahu, a CEH-certified Cybersecurity Consultant, Cybersecurity Trainer, and Founder & CEO of HackVitraSec — a security-focused initiative dedicated to Red Teaming, Web & API Security, Secure Web Development, and Real-World Exploit Research. I hold a B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering from AKS University, Satna (M.P.) and I am currently pursuing M.Tech in Computer Science (AI & ML) with a research focus on AI-driven threat detection and cyber defense automation.At HackVitraSec, I lead a team of 13–15 security researchers and developers, actively working on:• Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)• Exploit Development & CVE Research• Red Team Labs & Attack Simulations• Automated Web & Network Security Tools• Secure Website Design, Development & QA Testing🧠 Core Expertise• Web, Network & API Penetration Testing• VAPT Methodology & Secure Code Review• Red Team Operations & Attack Simulation• Exploit Research & CVE Reproduction• Secure Web Development & QA Testing• AI/ML-based Threat Detection (M.Tech Research)🧰 Tools & Technical SkillsBurp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, SQLMap, Wireshark, Nessus, Kali LinuxHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, Basic PythonManual Exploitation • Automation Testing • Python & Bash Scripting Professional ExperienceCyber Security Trainer – AKS UniversityHands-on training in Ethical Hacking, IAM, VAPT, OWASP Top 10, DVWA, Digital Forensics (Basics), and CTF mentoring.Web Application Security Intern – NullClassReported XSS, SQLi & CORS vulnerabilities.Penetration Testing Intern – WsCubeTechPerformed real-time VAPT and identified 6+ critical vulnerabilities. Key Projects• WebVulnDefender – Automated Web VAPT Scanner• NmapMaster – LAN & Web Vulnerability Scanner• CryptoGuard – AES & RSA-based Encryption Tool CertificationsCEH – EC-Council | Bug Hunting – HackersEraEthical Hacking Essentials – EC-Council | Penetration Testing – WsCubeTechI’m passionate about offensive security, red teaming, ethical hacking, secure web development, QA testing, and secure system design. I actively collaborate on security research, training, VAPT engagements, and tool development.Let’s build a safer digital world together #CyberSecurity #VAPT #PenetrationTesting #RedTeam #SecureWebDevelopment #WebSecurity #APISecurity #EthicalHacking #AIinCyberSecurity #HackVitraSec #HVSec

Experience

1. Founder Offensive Security Lead

   Hackvitrasec

   May 2025 — Present · Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, IN

   Founded HackVitraSec, a self-driven cybersecurity initiative focused on Offensive Security, Red Teaming, Secure Web Development, and Real-World Vulnerability Research.Leading a dedicated Security Team for penetration testing, exploit development, and security tool creation.Managing a separate Web Development Team focused on building secure, scalable, and attack-resilient websites and applications.Executing end-to-end pentests, including PoC writing, CVE reproduction, automation scripting, and secure code review.Designing internal attack labs to simulate critical vulnerabilities such as XSS, SQLi, SSRF, IDOR, and Host Header Injection.Building automated security toolchains using Burp Suite, Nmap, SQLMap, Python, and Bash for scalable assessments.Mentoring team members in Red Teaming, Secure Development Practices, Tool Building, and Public PoC Publishing, while driving security awareness initiatives.

Education

• AKS University, Satna (M.P.)

  Bachelor of Technology - B. Tech., Computer Science and Engineering

• AKS University, Satna (M.P.)

  Master of Technology - MTech, Artificial Intelligence