Rahul Mandal
About Rahul Mandal
Rahul Mandal is a Jr. Security Analyst at WeSecureApp in Hyderabad, India, with a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology. He has experience in web application testing, cybersecurity competitions, and network security tools.
Work at WeSecureApp
Rahul Mandal currently holds the position of Junior Security Analyst at WeSecureApp, a role he has been in since 2023. His responsibilities include conducting web application testing to identify vulnerabilities such as SQL Injection, XSS, directory traversal, and file upload vulnerabilities. He has previously worked at WeSecureApp for two months earlier in 2023, indicating a strong commitment to cybersecurity within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Rahul Mandal earned a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College, completing his studies from 2014 to 2018. He also studied Pure Science at Kamalpur Netaji High School, achieving his Higher Secondary education from 2011 to 2014. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in cybersecurity and information technology.
Professional Background
Prior to his current role, Rahul worked as a Secure Techs Lead at SecureTechs from 2022 to 2023. He also gained experience as an Apprentice at the Airport Authority of India from 2020 to 2021 and completed a summer internship at LinuxWorld Informatics Pvt Ltd in 2017. These roles contributed to his practical knowledge in security analysis and technology management.
Technical Skills and Projects
Rahul Mandal has demonstrated proficiency in various technical skills, including web application testing and network packet inspection. He is skilled in using security tools such as Acunetix, Nessus, and Nmap, as well as tools available in Kali Linux for penetration testing. He has developed a basic port scanner using Python, showcasing his programming capabilities and understanding of network security.
Cybersecurity Involvement
Rahul has actively participated in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions, which highlight his skills in tackling cybersecurity challenges. He possesses knowledge of intelligence and forensics tools like Maltego, which are essential for cybersecurity investigations. Additionally, he is knowledgeable in various password cracking methods, further enhancing his cybersecurity skill set.