Badal Sardhara
About Badal Sardhara
Badal Sardhara is a security researcher with extensive experience in cybersecurity, currently serving as a Team Lead and Lead IT Consultant at AQM Technologies and as a Cyber Security Consultant for Maharashtra Police. He has a strong background in web application vulnerabilities and provides corporate training in hacking methodologies.
Work at Bugcrowd
Badal Sardhara has been employed as a Security Researcher at Bugcrowd since 2019. In this role, he focuses on identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications. His work contributes to enhancing the security posture of various organizations by addressing potential risks and threats.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his position at Bugcrowd, Badal Sardhara serves as a Security Researcher at NCIIPC India, a unit of NTRO, and as a Cyber Security Consultant for Maharashtra Police. Both roles have been held since 2019. He provides expertise in security testing and hacking methodologies, while also offering corporate training in these areas.
Previous Experience at EY
Before his current roles, Badal Sardhara worked as a Junior Consultant at EY for nine months in 2021. This position was based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, where he gained valuable experience in the field of cybersecurity.
Education and Expertise
Badal Sardhara holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Bal Bharari M.J.P College of Commerce, which he completed from 2017 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Application from Kirandevi Sharaf College, studying from 2018 to 2021. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in cybersecurity, particularly in areas such as Cross-Site Scripting and Cross-Site Request Forgery.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Badal Sardhara possesses strong technical skills in security testing across both Linux and Windows systems. He is well-versed in the OWASP top 10 security risks and has a solid understanding of exploiting identified vulnerabilities in web applications. His knowledge in these areas supports his work in cybersecurity and vulnerability assessment.