Investigation Mindset
Breaking noisy signals into clear evidence, timelines, and actionable next steps for incident response.
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M Sakthi Rishikesh
Driven by curiosity and a passion for cybersecurity, I focus on understanding how threats emerge, how systems are targeted, and how effective defenses are built. Through hands-on practice, continuous learning, and security research, I am developing the skills needed to protect modern digital environments.
About Me
Building security through practice.
Driven by curiosity and a deep passion for cybersecurity, I focus on understanding how systems are attacked, how threats evolve, and how effective defenses are built. Through hands-on labs, real-world projects, and continuous learning, I'm developing the skills needed to protect modern digital environments.
My interests span network security, system hardening, web application security, and incident investigation. I enjoy exploring how vulnerabilities are discovered, how attacks unfold, and how strong defensive strategies can reduce risk and improve resilience.
Looking ahead, my goal is to grow into a Security Engineer capable of designing secure systems, detecting and responding to threats, and helping organizations build resilient security programs — bridging the gap between understanding how attacks work and creating defenses that protect people, businesses, and critical digital infrastructure.
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Projects Built
15+
Skills Mastered
6+
Certifications
Security First
Studying attacker behavior to design better defenses, enforce secure workflows, and minimize attack surfaces.
Professional Growth
Committed to responsible practice, clean documentation, and continuous improvement in security operations.
Analytical Thinking
Approaching complex security challenges with structured reasoning and methodical evidence-based analysis.
Team Collaboration
Bridging technical and business contexts with clear communication, fostering shared understanding across teams.
Attention to Detail
Meticulous analysis of logs, configurations, and network traffic to identify subtle indicators of compromise.
Education
Academic foundation.
A strong academic background in Computer Science Engineering with a focus on cybersecurity and secure system design.
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
Computer Science Engineering
Reva University
Bengaluru, India2023 – 2027
Key Highlights
Specialized in cybersecurity and network security concepts
Active member of Dev/Track technical club
Completed hands-on projects in secure system design and threat analysis
Participated in hackathons and cybersecurity CTF challenges
Experience
Hands-on contributions.
Technical contributions as a project member in Dev/Track, a student-driven technical club focused on building real-world projects.
Project Technical Member — Web Scraper
Dev/Track Technical Club
Project Cycle 12024
Contributed to building automated web scraping solutions for data collection and analysis as part of the Dev/Track technical club's first project cycle.
Designed and implemented web scraping scripts to extract structured data from target websites
Handled data parsing, cleaning, and transformation pipelines for downstream analysis
Collaborated with team members on architecture decisions and code reviews
Documented scraping methodologies and ensured compliance with ethical guidelines
PythonBeautifulSoupPandasGit
Project Technical Member — UI/UX Designer
Dev/Track Technical Club
Project Cycle 22025
Led the UI/UX design effort for the club's second project cycle, creating intuitive interfaces and cohesive visual experiences.
Created wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes for the project interface
Conducted user research and usability testing to validate design decisions
Developed a consistent design system with reusable components and style guidelines
Collaborated closely with developers to ensure accurate design implementation
FigmaAdobe XDCSSReactDesign Systems
Skills
Core competencies.
A practical mix of security operations, essential tooling, and professional habits that drive effective defense.
Security Operations
Log analysisIncident triageAlert investigationThreat intelligence
Tools & Platforms
LinuxNmapWiresharkGitSplunk
Professional Strengths
Threat InvestigationSecurity-First MindsetAnalytical ThinkingContinuous LearningProblem SolvingAttention to DetailClear DocumentationEffective Communication
Projects
Security work in practice.
Focused project cards with short summaries, tooling context, and direct repository links.
CyberSecurity Projects
A curated collection of my cybersecurity projects, covering real-world security concepts, tools, and implementations. This repo showcases hands-on work in threat analysis, secure coding, vulnerability detection, and defensive security practices.
PythonMachine Learning ModelsStreamlit
View repositoryInternShield
AI-Powered Internship Verification & Career Accelerator. Detect scams in offer letters using Gemini optimize resumes for ATS compatibility, and analyze real-time community signals from Reddit & Glassdoor.
Next.js 15Tailwind CSS & Framer MOtionMongoDBGeminiReddit APIGlassdoor API
View repositoryDocVerify
A decentralized app where users connect a crypto wallet (MetaMask) to register and verify documents on the blockchain. Files are hashed client-side (SHA-256), and only the hash is stored on-chain via a smart contract — ensuring tamper-proof authenticity, issuer identity, and timestamp without exposing the actual document.
Scaffold-EthNextJSSHA-256 HashMetaMaskSolidity Smart ContractYarn
View repositoryText Encryption System
This project is a web-based application that performs secure text encryption and decryption using three widely used cryptographic algorithms: AES, DES, and RSA.
HTMLCSSJavascriptNode.jsREST APIs
View repositoryAchievements
Certifications & milestones.
Verified certifications and training milestones that validate continuous learning in cybersecurity and technology.
Get in Touch
Let's connect.
Reach out for cybersecurity learning opportunities, collaboration, or conversations around SOC analysis, defensive security, and hands-on labs.
Open To
Opportunities & collaboration.
Internships & Entry-Level Roles
SOC Analyst, Security Operations, Threat Analysis
Collaborative Projects
Open-source security tools, CTF teams, research papers
Learning Communities
Cybersecurity study groups, lab partnerships, mentorship