Siddhant Saxena
About Siddhant Saxena
Siddhant Saxena is a Cyber Defense & Incident Response Intern currently working at KPMG India. He has gained experience in various cybersecurity roles, including internships at Haryana Police, Cisco, and as a Cyber Crime Intervention Officer.
Current Role at KPMG India
Siddhant Saxena is currently serving as a Cyber Defense & Incident Response Intern at KPMG India. His role involves supporting the organization in identifying and responding to cyber threats. He is based in Gurugram, Haryana, India, where he contributes to enhancing the cybersecurity posture of the firm.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Prior to his current position, Siddhant gained valuable experience through various internships in the field of cyber security. He worked as a Cyber Security Intern at Haryana Police for one month in 2022, where he assisted in cyber security initiatives. He also interned at Cisco for one month and served as a Cyber Crime Intervention Officer at the Information Sharing and Analysis Center for three months in 2022.
Internship at SISTMR
In 2022, Siddhant completed a Cyber Security Research Internship at SISTMR in Australia for one month. This experience allowed him to engage in research activities related to cyber security, further enhancing his skills and knowledge in the field.
Education and Academic Background
Siddhant Saxena studied at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies, where he pursued a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics from 2020 to 2024. He completed his secondary education at St Joseph's Convent School in Faridabad, where he focused on Non-Medical subjects (PCM) from 2018 to 2020.
Role as Penetration Tester at Mithra Consulting
Siddhant worked as a Penetration Tester at Mithra Consulting from 2023 to 2024 for a duration of six months. In this role, he was responsible for identifying vulnerabilities in systems and applications, contributing to the overall security assessments conducted by the firm.