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
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.