Ankit Bharathan
About Ankit Bharathan
Ankit Bharathan serves as the Qatar Chapter Lead for the Owasp Foundation and works as an Information Security Consultant at Oissg Services. With a background in cybersecurity, he has held various roles in penetration testing and security research, and he actively participates in Capture The Flag competitions.
Current Role at OWASP Foundation
Ankit Bharathan serves as the Qatar Chapter Lead for the OWASP Foundation since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for leading initiatives that promote open-source security projects and fostering community engagement in Qatar. His leadership contributes to the foundation's mission of improving software security across various sectors.
Professional Experience in Information Security
Ankit Bharathan has been working as an Information Security Consultant at Oissg Services since 2018. His role involves providing expert guidance on security practices and solutions to enhance organizational security posture. Prior to this, he held positions at Provensec as a Security Researcher and Penetration Testing Practice Lead, where he focused on identifying vulnerabilities and improving security measures.
Educational Background
Ankit Bharathan studied Computer Application at Sikkim Manipal University through Distance Education, earning a Bachelor's degree from 2014 to 2017. He also completed his secondary education in Commerce at St. Anselm's Sr. Sec. School from 2008 to 2013. His educational background provides a foundation for his career in information security.
Certifications and Specializations
Ankit holds multiple certifications in cybersecurity, including OSCP, eCPPTv2, eCPTx, and CREST CPSA and CRT. He is also certified as a Red-team Professional by Pentester Academy. These certifications reflect his expertise in penetration testing and security assessments, enhancing his capabilities in the field.
Participation in Cybersecurity Competitions
Ankit actively participates in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions, including Hack The Box (HTB). His involvement in these competitions demonstrates his commitment to continuous learning and skill enhancement in cybersecurity. Additionally, he engages in bug bounty hunting as part of his security research activities.