Darshit Kothari
About Darshit Kothari
Darshit Kothari is a Cyber Security Analyst at Forage with extensive experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and cloud computing.
Title and Current Role
Darshit Kothari is currently working as a Cyber Security Analyst at Forage, located in the Greater Bengaluru Area. His role involves identifying and resolving security vulnerabilities, ensuring cyber resilience, and protecting digital assets.
Previous Roles and Internships
Before joining Forage, Darshit Kothari gained experience through various internships. He worked as a VA/PT Intern at Senselearner Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in 2023 for 2 months, followed by a Penetration Testing internship at HackersForYou in the Greater Patna Area. In 2022, he served as an Anti-phishing Intern at the Anti Cyber Crime Society in India. Additionally, he was a Research Intern at TechZooO and a Cloud Practitioner with Google Cloud Community India in 2021-2022. Darshit also held the position of Student Partner at Internshala for a year.
Education and Academic Background
Darshit Kothari earned his Master’s degree in Cyber Security from the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU). Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications from RK University, from 2020 to 2023. His academic journey has provided him with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of cyber security.
Professional Certifications
Darshit Kothari has completed multiple certification courses in Vulnerability Assessment/Penetration Testing (VA/PT) and Security Operations Center (SOC). These certifications have equipped him with the essential skills to evaluate and enhance the security infrastructure of organizations.
Competitive Participation and Community Involvement
Darshit Kothari actively participates in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions, with a specialization in steganography and cryptography. His performance in these competitions has earned him various rewards. He is also involved in bug bounty programs, contributing to the identification and resolution of security vulnerabilities. Furthermore, Darshit promotes cyber security and digital awareness in society, aiming to share knowledge for public benefit.