Shivani Kumari
About Shivani Kumari
Shivani Kumari is a Security Researcher who organizes and leads the DEFCON Group Chandigarh, contributing to the local cybersecurity community. She specializes in forensics, web security, and cryptography, and has reported critical vulnerabilities to major companies while actively participating in cybersecurity competitions.
Work at Bugcrowd
Shivani Kumari has been employed at Bugcrowd as a Security Researcher since 2020. In this role, she focuses on identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities across various platforms. Her work contributes to enhancing the overall security posture of client organizations by leveraging her expertise in forensics, web security, and cryptography.
Education and Expertise
Shivani Kumari holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Chandigarh University, where she achieved a CGPA of 7.46 from 2018 to 2022. Prior to this, she completed her Intermediate studies at K. S. College, Darbhanga, with a CGPA of 6.53 from 2016 to 2018. She also completed her 10th grade at Woodbine Modern School, Darbhanga, under the CBSE curriculum. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her specialization in cybersecurity.
Background
Shivani Kumari organized and leads the DEFCON Group Chandigarh (DC 91172), which plays a significant role in fostering the local cybersecurity community. She previously interned at the Cyber Cell of Uttar Pradesh Police in Noida for one month in 2020, where she gained practical experience in cybersecurity operations.
Achievements
Shivani Kumari has reported critical vulnerabilities to major companies such as Under Armour and Lime, earning recognition in their Hall of Fame. She has also published a Google Dork in the Google Hacking Database at exploit-DB, demonstrating her proficiency in advanced search techniques. Additionally, she actively participates in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions, which further develops her practical skills in cybersecurity.