Pratima Kadyan
About Pratima Kadyan
Pratima Kadyan is a Team Lead at IMSS in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with extensive experience in information security and vulnerability assessment. She holds an Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification and specializes in various aspects of penetration testing and security verification.
Current Position and Responsibilities
Currently, Pratima Kadyan serves as Team Lead - IMSS at a confidential organization in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She has held this position since 2022. In her role, she oversees the end-to-end delivery of Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) projects. Her responsibilities include managing project timelines, coordinating with team members, and ensuring the quality of deliverables.
Previous Work Experience
Pratima Kadyan has a diverse work history in the field of information security. She worked as a Senior Consultant at a confidential organization for six months in 2021. Prior to that, she spent two years as an Information Security Consultant from 2019 to 2021. Her experience in these roles has contributed to her expertise in various aspects of security consulting.
Education and Qualifications
Pratima Kadyan holds a Master of Science in Informatics from the Institute of Informatics and Communication, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Computer Science from Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College for Women, completing her studies from 2011 to 2014. Her academic background has provided her with a solid foundation in information technology and security.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Pratima Kadyan is proficient in various technical areas, including Infrastructure Network Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VA/PT) and Active Directory Environment Penetration Testing. She specializes in API Security, Mobile App VA/PT, and OWASP Top 10 for web and mobile applications. Additionally, she has skills in WiFi Pentesting and the Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS).
Certifications and Professional Development
Pratima Kadyan holds the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification, which demonstrates her advanced skills in penetration testing. She is knowledgeable in Threat Modeling and has a strong understanding of techniques for patching vulnerabilities across various back-end platforms. Her continuous professional development reflects her commitment to staying current in the field of information security.