Abhiraj Singh Chauhan
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Cybersecurity Analyst | SOC Operations | Penetration Testing | Digital Forensics
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Detail-oriented Cybersecurity undergraduate with hands-on experience in SOC operations, ethical hacking, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, digital forensics, and malware analysis.
Proficient with industry-standard security tools including Splunk (SIEM), Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark, and Autopsy. Active CTF competitor with 20+ labs on TryHackMe and HackTheBox. Strong communicator with demonstrated public speaking experience at Cyber Awareness Programs.
Education
B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering
GLA University, Mathura | 2024 – 2028
SOC Ops
Analyst
Pentesting
Tester
CTF
Player
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>_ Abhiraj Singh Chauhan
Cybersecurity & DFIR Specialist | CTF Player
Specialization
Digital Forensics & Incident Response
Education
B.Tech CSE (GLA University) - CGPA 8.11
Experience
3 Active Internships in Cybersecurity
Achievements
EscalateX v2 CTF 6th Rank | Top 15 Hackathons
20+
Labs & Challenges
8
Certifications
6
Projects
Skills & Expertise
Security Tools
Digital Forensics
Malware Analysis
Programming
Networking & Security
CTF Platforms
My Projects
Malware Analysis & Detection System
Developing a Python-based static analyzer to detect malicious PDF payloads using signature-based and heuristic methods.
AI-Driven Ransomware Detection
Built during IntrusionX Hackathon 2025 using static analysis to identify encryption-based anomalies in files.
Digital Forensics Case Study
Performed investigation on sample disk image and memory dump using Autopsy and Volatility, recovered deleted evidence, and prepared a chain-of-custody report.
Network Packet Sniffer
Implemented a packet capture tool in Python (Scapy) to analyze network traffic and flag suspicious connections.
Phishing Simulation Lab Setup
Designed a controlled VirtualBox test environment using Kali Linux and Metasploitable to simulate and analyze phishing campaigns safely.
@arab_xploit
Web Exploitation & Forensics Enthusiast
12+
Total CTFs
156
Challenges Solved
2nd
Best Rank
2025
Active Since
Skill Categories
Featured Writeups
Advanced SQL Injection Bypass Techniques
Deep dive into WAF bypass methods and database enumeration strategies
Memory Forensics with Volatility 3
Complete guide to memory analysis, process extraction, and malware detection
RSA Attacks: From Theory to Exploitation
Exploring weak key generation and practical exploitation methods
Tools & Techniques
CTF Performance Timeline
Real-time score progression and competitive ranking throughout CTF events
Final Score
4,200
Best Rank
2nd
Avg Growth/Week
+525 pts
Peak Streak
8 Weeks
Consistent Improvement
Showed steady week-over-week growth with average 525 points per week
Peak Performance
Achieved 2nd rank globally by week 8 with 4,200 total points
Category Strength
Web Exploitation (950pts) and Forensics (920pts) are strongest categories
CTF & Hackathons
Pentest Showdown
Competed solo for 18 hours on GOPWNIT platform at Technavya 2.0, GLA University
EscalateX v2 CTF
Advanced cryptography, steganography, and exploitation challenges
IntrusionX Hackathon 2025
AI-Driven Ransomware Detection system at GLA University
Fetch The Flag CTF by Snyk
Secured position among 1539+ teams in global cybersecurity competition
Cybersecurity CTF Hackathon
AISS 2025 competition under DSCI – NASSCOM Initiative
TryHackMe
Learning Paths: Careers in Cyber, Defensive Security, Offensive Security, Networking
HackTheBox
Reconnaissance, exploitation, and blue-team defense strategies
Work Experience
SOC Analyst Intern
Tech Hierarchy
Remote
Structured Cybersecurity Internship in SOC operations. Monitoring, detecting, and analyzing security incidents in real-world cybersecurity scenarios. Developing foundational skills in cybersecurity tools, log analysis, threat detection & incident response.
Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking Intern
CyberZero.Club
Remote
Conducting penetration testing and vulnerability assessments using Nmap, Burp Suite, and Metasploit. Assisting in simulated attack scenarios and incident response drills following standard methodologies.
Cyber Security Intern
ShadowFox
Remote
Hands-on exposure to network security monitoring, SIEM log analysis, and malware behavior tracking. Working on SOC fundamentals including alert analysis, log correlation, and incident triage.
Cyber Security Intern
Redynox
Remote
Performing vulnerability scanning, threat analysis, and digital forensic investigations. Contributing to reports summarizing mitigation steps and incident findings.
Certifications & Training
Professional Certifications
Certified C++ Practitioner Professional (CCPP)
Red Team Leaders
Certified Cybersecurity Educator Professional (CCEP)
Red Team Leaders
CNSP (Certified Network Security Practitioner)
Cisco Networking Academy
CBTP (Certified Bug Testing Professional)
Professional Certification
CCNA – Cisco Networking Academy
Cisco
EC-Council Network Defense Essentials (NDE)
Tech Mahindra Foundation
Cyber Awareness – AI Basics
NIIT Foundation
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Cisco Networking Academy
IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate
IBM
TryHackMe Learning Paths
Level: Intermediate
Rooms Completed: 20+
Achievements & Awards
2nd Place – Pentest Showdown
Secured 2nd position in Pentest Showdown at Technavya 2.0, GLA University (GOPWNIT).
6th Rank – EscalateX v2 CTF
Achieved 6th position in the competitive EscalateX v2 Capture The Flag competition.
Global Rank 127 – Fetch The Flag
Ranked 127 out of 1539 teams worldwide in Fetch The Flag CTF organized by Snyk.
Top 20 Teams – AISS Hackathon
Ranked among the Top 20 Teams in the Cybersecurity CTF Hackathon at AISS 2025 (DSCI).
Cyber Awareness Speaker
Delivered sessions on Malware, Phishing, and Cyber Safety at MLDV Public School and St. GD International School.
50+ Hands-on Labs Completed
Completed over 50 practical labs on TryHackMe and HackTheBox focusing on reconnaissance and exploitation.
Let's Connect
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