Abul Kalam Azad
Cybersecurity student at KIIT (final year, ECS) and active member of the IoT Lab Cyber Security Team, specializing in network security, web application penetration testing, and CTF challenges. Certified eJPTv 2 and INE Certified Cloud Associate (ICCA) with a Top 2% global Try Hack Me ranking and All India Rank 12 (October 2024 Wall of Fame). Hands-on experience in vulnerability assessment, Burp Suite-based web testing, and network pen- etration testing through internship engagements and competitive platforms including Hack The Box.
Passionate about ethical hacking, system security, and continuous learning through real-world challenges. Targeting roles in penetration testing, web application security, and offensive security operations.
Experience
Cyber Security Member
IoT Lab / KIIT
Active member of the IoT Lab Cyber Security team focusing on network security and penetration testing; regularly engage in practice labs and collaborative vulnerability research. Solved multiple CTF challenges on Try Hack Me and Hack The Box, gaining practical expertise in network penetration testing, cryptography, and web application security.
Designed and hosted OSINT-based CTF challenges for lab events, demonstrating skills in research, challenge creation, and real-world security problem-solving.
Cybersecurity Intern
The Red Users Conducted basic network penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and assess system security posture across assigned targets. Utilized Burp Suite for web application security testing – intercepting, analyzing, and modifying HTTP/S requests to surface injection and authentication flaws. Documented findings with actionable recommendations, providing structured security reports to enhance ap- plication and network defenses.
Education
KIIT
B.Tech
Relevant Coursework: Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Network Security, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Cryptog- raphy
Skills
Web & Application SecurityHTTP/S traffic interceptionweb application testingOWASP fundamentalsvulnerability identificationNmapWiresharkNetcatnetwork penetration testingport scanningservice enumerationpacket analysisbasic exploit developmentprivilege escalationvulnerability assessmentCTF & ReconCryptographyreverse engineeringOSINT-based challenge designweb exploitationforensic analysisCloud SecurityINE ICCAcloud security fundamentalscloud infrastructure awarenessPlatforms
CERTIFICATIONS
eJPTv 2 – Junior Penetration Tester
INE Security
ICCA – INE Certified Cloud Associate
INE
Jr Penetration Tester
Try Hack Me
Cyber Security 101
Try Hack Me
Complete Beginner
Try Hack Me
Learn Ethical Hacking From Scratch
(ISC) 2
ACHIEVEMENTS & CTF RECOGNITION
Top 2% Global
Try Hack Me
penetration testing, privilege escalation, web exploitation, network security
All India Rank 12
Try Hack Me Wall of Fame
CTF Competitor
BSides, DEADFACE, Pentathon, H 7 CTF