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Penetration Testing
Simulating attacks on web applications to find vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious hackers.
Risks & Compliance
Managed risks effectively while adhering to legal, regulatory, and industry standards.
About Me
Protecting Businesses with Proactive Risk Management & Vulnerability Assessments
20+
Happy clients
7+
Years of experience
25+
Projects done
I’m Gaurav Sharma, a passionate and dedicated Cybersecurity Consultant with a strong focus on securing digital infrastructures and protecting critical systems from evolving threats. I specialize in helping organizations strengthen their security posture through practical, scalable solutions across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.
Core Competencies:
• Secure configuration review of Windows endpoints and cloud services• Threat modeling to identify and mitigate potential risks early in the development lifecycle
• Batch, PowerShell, and Python scripting for automation and custom tooling
• Cloud security on AWS and Azure – IAM hardening, misconfiguration detection, and secure deployment practices
• Vulnerability assessment & remediation strategies
• Network security and risk mitigation
• SIEM monitoring and incident response fundamentals
Over the years, I’ve developed custom tools and automation scripts that streamline configuration audits, improve visibility, and reduce attack surface areas in both on-prem and cloud-based environments.
Penetration Tester
Simulates cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems before malicious actors can exploit them.
Security Architect
Develops and designs the structure of secure systems and networks to ensure they are robust against attacks.
Cloud Security
Cloud security protects cloud-based systems, data, and infrastructure from unauthorized access, breaches, and cyber threats.
Security Operations Center (SOC)
Monitors security events in real-time, managing incident detection, response, and coordination within a SOC environment.
Compliance Solutions
Ensures that the organization's cybersecurity practices meet regulatory standards and industry-specific compliance requirements.
Resume
Education and practical experience
Educational Background & Hands-On Experience in Cybersecurity :
Building Expertise through Formal Learning and Real-World Application.
My education
Qualys Certified Specialist
Course by Qualys
Qualys Certified Specialist can deploy, operate, and monitor the Qualys Cloud Platform to implement, manage, and protect IT systems, devices and web applications.
Cybersecurity – Next Generation Security Operations and Response
Course by EY(Ernst and Young)
Cybersecurity – Next Generation Security Operations and Response focuses on advanced strategies to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats using AI, automation, and threat intelligence. It enables organizations to proactively defend against evolving attacks, ensuring faster incident response and enhanced resilience in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
Forensics
Course by Udemy
Cyber Forensics is the process of identifying, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence from cyber incidents. It helps trace attacks, understand breach methods, and supports legal actions against cybercriminals.
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor course (27001 :2022)
Course by Udemy
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course (27001:2022) equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to audit Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) based on the latest ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard. It covers audit principles, planning, execution, and reporting, enabling participants to lead audits effectively and ensure organizational compliance with global information security requirements.
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Course by EC-Council
The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) provides an in-depth understanding of ethical hacking phases, various attack vectors, and preventative countermeasures.
Bachelor of Engineering
in Branch Information Technology
A Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology (BE IT) is a four-year undergraduate degree program that teaches students how to develop, implement, and manage computer systems, software, networks, and information systems.
Work experience
Manager | Senior Consultant
in the Tech Consulting in Big 4, Insurance Sector, Banking Sector & Education Sector
I have worked performing Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing(VAPT), SOC Tools Deployment including DLP, Proxy, EDR/XDR, Disk Encryption(PGP), Security Audits & Third Party Risk Assessment, Goverance Risk & Compliance, Secure Config Review, Source Code Review, Threat Modelling & CMS website development.
My favourite tools
Burp Suite
Netsparker
Acunetix
NMAP
Qualys
Teenable Nessus
MS Threat Modelling Tool
MS Sentinel
Zscaler
Symantec PGP
Postman
Forcepoint
Crowd Strike
Photoshop
Cloud Security
Testimonials
Clients say about me
We engaged with Gaurav Sharma for a comprehensive penetration testing engagement, and the results were beyond our expectations. Their team not only identified vulnerabilities we hadn't considered but also provided us with actionable recommendations to strengthen our defenses. The thoroughness and professionalism demonstrated were invaluable in enhancing our security posture.
We were concerned about the security of our internal systems, particularly regarding student and staff personal information. Gaurav conducted a penetration test & risk assessment that was both comprehensive and enlightening. They identified several vulnerabilities in our network and provided us with a clear roadmap for mitigating them. The service exceeded our expectations and gave us peace of mind.
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