Tanuj Kumar

About Tanuj Kumar

Aspiring cybersecurity professional with hands-on training and industry certifications (ECSS, CSCU). I combine practical experience in Linux, Bash scripting, C/C++ development, and vulnerability assessment with a security-first mindset to solve real-world problems in threat detection, incident response, and secure systems engineering.Core strengths & keywords: Cybersecurity • Ethical Hacking • Penetration Testing • Threat Analysis • Vulnerability Assessment • Incident Response • Network Security • IoT Security • Cloud & Serverless Security • AI Security Tools • Security Engineering • Threat & Vulnerability Management • SQL Injection • Linux (Kali) • Bash/Shell Scripting • C / C++ • SOC FundamentalsWhat I do / what I’ve learnedPerformed hands-on labs and simulations in penetration testing, SQL injection testing, and malware/attack analysis (EC-Council curriculum & job simulations).Built and maintained Linux environments (Kali) for vulnerability research and security testing.Script automation for reconnaissance and basic tooling using Bash and C/C++.Gained exposure to cloud security concepts, secure IoT practice, and applying AI-assisted tooling for threat detection and triage.Tools & platforms (familiar): Kali Linux, sqlmap, MySQL, Oracle SQL Developer, Linux shell, Visual Studio Code, common reconnaissance toolsets, basic cloud consoles.Leadership & projectsMember, JuMakerSpace — collaborative hardware/software prototyping and embedded security experiments (IoT).Student @ JECRC University — active on campus cybersecurity initiatives and community outreach.Past leadership experience as Managing Director at Orielix — experience in team coordination and project delivery (details in Experience).Career focusSeeking internships and entry-level roles in: SOC Analyst • Security Operations • Penetration Testing • Threat & Vulnerability Management • IoT/Embedded Security • Security Engineering. I’m especially interested in roles that combine hands-on red/blue team work with automated AI-assisted threat detection and secure engineering practices.Open to: Internships, entry-level cybersecurity positions, collaborative projects, mentorship, and research partnerships. Connect or message me here on LinkedIn — or email: t••••••••@gmail.com — to discuss opportunities, collaborations, or technical demos.

Experience

1. Campus Ambassador

   Cognizance, Iit Roorkee

   Dec 2025 — Present

   Represented Cognizance 2026 on campus, led promotions, increased student participation, coordinated outreach campaigns, and strengthened communication between organizers and students.

Education

• JECRC University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, CSE Cybersecurity

  2024 — 2028