Akshit Pal
About Akshit Pal
Akshit Pal is a Cyber Security Researcher with extensive experience in penetration testing and application security. He currently works at EY and Bugcrowd, and has a strong educational background in business and computer applications.
Current Role at EY
Akshit Pal has been working as a Cyber Security Analyst at EY since 2022. In this role, he focuses on various aspects of cybersecurity, contributing to the firm's efforts in protecting client data and systems. His work involves analyzing security threats and implementing measures to mitigate risks.
Experience at Aksaku
Since 2019, Akshit Pal has served as a Penetration Tester at Aksaku. His responsibilities include identifying vulnerabilities in systems and applications through rigorous testing methodologies. This role enhances his expertise in offensive security and penetration testing techniques.
Education and Qualifications
Akshit Pal holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Bhai Parmanand Institute of Business Studies, where he studied from 2016 to 2018. He furthered his education with a PG in Computer Applications from Shyam Lal College, completing the program in 2022. His academic background supports his career in cybersecurity.
Certifications and Expertise
Akshit Pal possesses several industry-recognized certifications, including OSCP, CARTP, CEH, and AZ900. These certifications demonstrate his strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, static and dynamic application security testing, and cloud security. His expertise includes developing Proof of Concept (PoC) for identified vulnerabilities.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current roles, Akshit Pal worked as a Sales Associate at HT Media Ltd for five months in 2019. He also gained experience as a Junior Web Developer at ePickr.com from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he interned at Dena Bank in 2017, where he gained exposure to the banking sector.