KALPANA K

Cybersecurity Student · Aspiring Penetration Tester

@kalpana22

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🎓 B.E CSE (Cyber Security) at Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology

About

Cybersecurity student with hands-on internship experience in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and security remediation support. Interested in red teaming, web application security, and improving organizational security posture.

Experience

Cybersecurity Intern

Prompt Infotech

Jun 2025 – Jul 2025

Conducted vulnerability assessments and assisted in penetration testing to identify web application security issues. Documented findings with remediation recommendations and gained hands-on experience in real-world cybersecurity workflows. Assisted in applying security best practices to improve system and application security posture.

Education

B.E CSE (Cyber Security)

Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi

Cyber Security

Cyber Security
Higher Secondary

Mariammal Girls Higher Secondary School
Secondary

Government Girls Higher Secondary School

Skills

<3 months

VAPT Bash Python Gobuster Red Teaming Ethical Hacking Penetration Testing Vulnerability Assessment

Tools / apps / platforms

<3 months

Nmap Hydra Wireshark Burp Suite Kali Linux Metasploit Microsoft Windows

Projects

Mini Kali Linux VAPT Toolkit (Academic Project)

Kali Linux

Built a mini VAPT toolkit in Kali Linux integrating tools for reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning. Conducted security testing on web apps and networks to identify common vulnerabilities. Documented findings with basic remediation suggestions.
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing on Web Applications

Identified and exploited vulnerabilities including SQLi, XSS, CSRF, and access control flaws in authorized web applications. Conducted black-box and grey-box testing on authorized web applications to identify security vulnerabilities. Documented findings with PoCs and provided remediation recommendations.
Machine Exploitation (Windows & Linux Environments)

Exploited vulnerable Windows and Linux lab machines (including MS17-010) to gain system/root access. Performed privilege escalation and post-exploitation to simulate real-world attack scenarios. Achieved root/system-level access through privilege escalation techniques and analyzed system weaknesses.

Courses & certifications

Complete Guide to Ethical Hacking · Udemy

⚽ Extracurricular activities

Member of Fine Arts Club (Twisters)
Classical Dance
Sports (Badminton)

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