Kavita Musale
About Kavita Musale
Kavita Musale is a Senior Security Engineer with extensive expertise in various technologies, including ARM Cortex and IoT security. She has held positions at notable organizations such as PwC, TÜV SÜD, and Bosch Global Software Technologies, and has a strong academic background in Electronics and Telecommunication.
Work at Bosch Global Software Technologies
Kavita Musale currently serves as a Senior Security Engineer at Bosch Global Software Technologies, a position she has held since 2023. Based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, she focuses on enhancing cybersecurity measures within the organization. Her role involves applying her extensive knowledge of IoT/IIoT protocols and secure design principles to protect systems from potential threats.
Previous Experience at PwC
Before joining Bosch, Kavita worked as a Senior Consultant at PwC from 2021 to 2022 for 11 months in Pune, Maharashtra, India. In this role, she contributed to various cybersecurity projects, leveraging her expertise in security assessments and risk management to support clients in improving their security posture.
Background in Cybersecurity and Education
Kavita Musale has a solid educational background in electronics and telecommunications. She earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, and a Master of Engineering in Signal Processing from the University of Pune. Her academic focus included wireless communication, networking, and embedded systems, which laid the foundation for her career in cybersecurity.
Expertise in Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies
Kavita possesses advanced skills in various technologies including ARM Cortex, AVR, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Node MCU Board. She has expertise in firmware analysis using tools such as Binwalk, Firmadyne, Qemu, OpenOCD Flashrom, Shikra, and Buspirate. Her knowledge extends to Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux, enhancing her capabilities in hardware hacking and IoT security.
Participation in Capture The Flag Competitions
Kavita has actively participated in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions, including the SANS-Dragos ICS CTF and VJTI ICS CTF. These events allowed her to showcase her skills in Industrial Control Systems and Industrial IoT, further solidifying her expertise in the field of cybersecurity.