About Me

Building a Career in Cybersecurity Through Practical Learning and Research

Cybersecurity student, consultant and researcher focused on security assessments, digital forensics, threat intelligence and AI security.

Professional Summary

I am Chetan Kharatmal, a Cybersecurity student based in Pune, Maharashtra, India.

My interests span Security Operations, Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessment, OSINT and AI Security Research.

I enjoy transforming security concepts into practical methodologies, projects and research that help organizations better understand and manage cyber risk.

Quick Information

  • 📍 Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • 🎓 B.Sc. Cybersecurity
  • 💼 Cybersecurity Consultant
  • 🔍 Security Researcher
  • 🛡️ SOC Analyst Aspirant

Technical Areas of Interest

Security Assessment

Infrastructure reviews, risk analysis and VAPT.

Threat Intelligence

Threat research, attack surface mapping and attribution.

DFIR

Evidence collection, log analysis and investigations.

OSINT

Open-source intelligence, reconnaissance and analysis.

Academic Background

Current

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Developing practical knowledge in network security, digital forensics, threat detection, incident response, ethical hacking and cybersecurity governance.

Certifications & Training

Google Cybersecurity

Foundational cybersecurity concepts, security operations and threat management.

Microsoft Security

Security, compliance and identity fundamentals.

TryHackMe Labs

Hands-on practice in offensive and defensive security.

How I Approach Security Problems

Discover

Understand scope, assets and objectives.

Assess

Collect evidence and identify risks.

Analyze

Correlate findings and determine impact.

Report

Communicate risks and recommendations.

Remediate

Improve controls and reduce exposure.

Validate

Confirm effectiveness of improvements.

Career Objective

Seeking opportunities to grow in SOC Operations, DFIR, Threat Intelligence and Security Research.

Open to internships, collaborative projects, security research opportunities and entry-level cybersecurity roles.