About me
Hi, I am Swetha, a cybersecurity engineer. I spend my days weaving together penetration testing, red teaming, cloud security, and IAM design. For me, every log feels like a clue, every vulnerability a plot twist, and every solution a way to close the story with a stronger, smarter ending.
I see cybersecurity as a story,once I step into it with every engagement, starting with reconnaissance, tracing the outlines of a system like the opening chapter of a mystery. Scanning follows, the plot thickening as hidden entry points reveal themselves. Then comes exploitation and post-exploitation, where theory meets action and each move rewrites the narrative. Finally, reporting closes the loop, turning raw findings into a roadmap for stronger defenses.
Somewhere in between the lines, you will usually find me with a cup of coffee in hand, chasing focus. And when the story winds down, biryani is home; it is the comfort that reminds me why I do what I do.
What i'm doing
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Penetration Testing
Full-Cycle Assessments • Exploit Chains • Vulnerability Scoping • Actionable Reporting
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Red Teaming
Adversary Emulation • Attack Simulation • Defense Evasion • Security Posture Validation
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Cloud Security & IAM
Secure Architecture • IAM Policy Design • Cloud Hardening • Access Governance
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Incident Response
Log Analysis • Threat Containment • Root Cause Analysis • Strategic Mitigation
Currently Hacking
HackTheBox
Pwning boxes & sharpening offensive skills
OSEP Prep
Advanced evasion techniques & C2 frameworks
Cloud Pentesting
AWS/Azure attack paths & misconfigurations
Malware Analysis
Reverse engineering & threat research
Tools Arsenal
Recommended Resources
The Web Application Hacker's Handbook
The bible for web app pentesting. Still relevant after all these years.
Red Team Field Manual (RTFM)
Essential quick reference for commands and techniques during engagements.
PEN-200 (OSCP)
The gold standard for proving hands-on pentesting skills. Worth every hour.
HackTheBox
Best platform for practicing real-world attack scenarios. Pro Labs are amazing.
Practical Malware Analysis
Essential for understanding how malware works. Great for blue & red teamers.
AWS Security Specialty
Deep dive into cloud security. A must for anyone doing cloud pentesting.
