Kushal Mahajan
About Kushal Mahajan
Kushal Mahajan is a Security Researcher with extensive experience in cyber security roles, currently working at Bugcrowd since 2020. He has held various positions in organizations such as Ersegment Solutions Pvt Ltd and Indian Cyber Security Solutions, and is pursuing a Master's degree in Cyber Security.
Current Role at Bugcrowd
Kushal Mahajan currently serves as a Security Researcher at Bugcrowd, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on identifying and reporting security vulnerabilities, contributing to the overall security posture of various organizations. His work involves collaborating with a community of ethical hackers and security professionals to enhance the effectiveness of Bugcrowd's platform.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Kushal Mahajan has a diverse background in cyber security, having worked in several roles prior to his current position. He served as a Security Analyst at Ersegment Solutions Pvt Ltd for one month in 2021 and as a Cyber Security Analyst at WebOrion™ for three months in 2021. Additionally, he worked as a Security Researcher at Indian Cyber Security Solutions for five months in 2021. His experience also includes a summer internship with the Gurugram police cyber cell and research internships at The Computer Noob and Virtually Testing Foundation.
Education and Academic Background
Kushal Mahajan is pursuing a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) in Cyber Security at Hindustan University, a program he began in 2022. He previously completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications from Maharashtra Education Society's Garware College of Commerce, where he studied from 2019 to 2022. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in the field of cyber security.
Certifications and Professional Development
Kushal Mahajan holds the eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT) certification, which validates his skills in penetration testing and security assessment. He participated in the Global Penetration Testing and Cyber Security Summit India (GPCSSI) in 2021, further enhancing his knowledge and networking within the cyber security community.
Involvement in Bug Bounty Programs
Kushal Mahajan is actively involved in bug bounty hunting, where he contributes to identifying and reporting security vulnerabilities. His participation in this area demonstrates his commitment to improving security practices and his engagement with the broader ethical hacking community.