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Hritika Verma

Cyber Security | Pentester | Cloud Security | Forensic Science

Indore

1+ year of work experience

FLUKE INFOTECH PVT. LTD.
Jan 20266 mosJun 2026

Managed and monitored AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and optimal performance across production and test environments, leading to a [Quantifiable Improvement, e.g., 15% reduction in downtime]. Provisioned and configured EC2 instances for application deployment and functional testing, including precise instance sizing and AMI management, reducing deployment time by [Quantifiable Improvement, e.g., 20%]. Implemented robust S3 storage solutions for efficient data storage, backup, lifecycle management, and secure file distribution, improving data accessibility and compliance. Designed and enforced granular IAM policies, roles, and security groups to control access, uphold the principle of least privilege, and support comprehensive audit requirements, enhancing security posture. Monitored cloud resources using CloudWatch, establishing alarms and dashboards, and analyzing performance metrics to drive capacity planning and cost optimization initiatives, resulting in [Quantifiable Improvement, e.g., 10% cost savings].
Mar 20256 mosAug 2025

Conducted preliminary digital forensic analysis of seized devices, adhering strictly to established evidence-handling protocols, ensuring the integrity of digital evidence. Investigated cybercrime incidents by meticulously analyzing email headers, IP logs, network traces, and other digital artifacts, contributing to case resolution. Performed Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigations to identify fraudulent online activities and gather actionable intelligence for ongoing investigations. Assisted in comprehensive cyber incident investigations by correlating digital evidence and supporting forensic examination processes, improving investigative efficiency. Prepared detailed technical documentation, forensic reports, and case summaries to effectively support investigative and legal proceedings. Collaborated closely with law enforcement personnel to analyze emerging cyber threats and support the resolution of cybercrime cases.
ARMOUR INFOSEC PVT. LTD.
Jan 20241 yr 1 moJan 2025

Performed comprehensive web application security assessments to identify critical vulnerabilities, enhancing the security posture of deployed applications. Conducted thorough vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (VAPT) on web applications to evaluate security posture and quantify risk exposure, providing actionable insights for remediation. Identified, validated, and meticulously documented vulnerabilities including SQL Injection (SQLi), Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR), and authentication flaws, contributing to a more secure application landscape. Enhanced offensive security and privilege escalation proficiencies through dedicated practice on Hack The Box labs and real-world attack simulations, deepening understanding of attack vectors. Prepared detailed vulnerability assessment reports, including risk ratings, proof-of-concept findings, and actionable remediation recommendations, facilitating efficient security improvements. Collaborated with senior security professionals to analyze diverse attack vectors and recommend effective mitigation strategies based on industry best practices.
Mar 20212 mosApr 2021

Chandigarh

Education

Govt. Holkar Science College A.B. Road, Indore

Masters in Forensic science, Forensic Science and Technology

Govt. Holkar Science College A.B. Road, Indore

20202 yrs2022

Bachelor's degree in Forensic science, Forensic Science and Technology

Shree Vaishnav vidyapeeth vishwavidyalaya

20173 yrs2020

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Headline

Cyber Security | Pentester | Cloud Security | Forensic Science

About

Security enthusiast with a forensic mindset and a passion for breaking systems to make them stronger. Experienced in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and digital forensics, with hands-on exposure to real-world attack scenarios and threat modeling. Comfortable working with tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, and Nmap to uncover misconfigurations, weak authentication, and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities. Focused on understanding attacker behavior, reducing risk, and strengthening defenses through continuous testing and learning. Always curious, always learning, always hacking responsibly.

Location

Indore

Work experience

Intern at FLUKE INFOTECH PVT. LTD., Jan 2026 - Jun 2026 · 6 mos, Managed and monitored AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and optimal performance across production and test environments, leading to a [Quantifiable Improvement, e.g., 15% reduction in downtime]. Provisioned and configured EC2 instances for application deployment and functional testing, including precise instance sizing and AMI management, reducing deployment time by [Quantifiable Improvement, e.g., 20%]. Implemented robust S3 storage solutions for efficient data storage, backup, lifecycle management, and secure file distribution, improving data accessibility and compliance. Designed and enforced granular IAM policies, roles, and security groups to control access, uphold the principle of least privilege, and support comprehensive audit requirements, enhancing security posture. Monitored cloud resources using CloudWatch, establishing alarms and dashboards, and analyzing performance metrics to drive capacity planning and cost optimization initiatives, resulting in [Quantifiable Improvement, e.g., 10% cost savings].

Digital Specialist at INDORE POLICE, Mar 2025 - Aug 2025 · 6 mos, Conducted preliminary digital forensic analysis of seized devices, adhering strictly to established evidence-handling protocols, ensuring the integrity of digital evidence. Investigated cybercrime incidents by meticulously analyzing email headers, IP logs, network traces, and other digital artifacts, contributing to case resolution. Performed Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigations to identify fraudulent online activities and gather actionable intelligence for ongoing investigations. Assisted in comprehensive cyber incident investigations by correlating digital evidence and supporting forensic examination processes, improving investigative efficiency. Prepared detailed technical documentation, forensic reports, and case summaries to effectively support investigative and legal proceedings. Collaborated closely with law enforcement personnel to analyze emerging cyber threats and support the resolution of cybercrime cases.

Cyber Security Specialist at ARMOUR INFOSEC PVT. LTD., Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo, Performed comprehensive web application security assessments to identify critical vulnerabilities, enhancing the security posture of deployed applications. Conducted thorough vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (VAPT) on web applications to evaluate security posture and quantify risk exposure, providing actionable insights for remediation. Identified, validated, and meticulously documented vulnerabilities including SQL Injection (SQLi), Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR), and authentication flaws, contributing to a more secure application landscape. Enhanced offensive security and privilege escalation proficiencies through dedicated practice on Hack The Box labs and real-world attack simulations, deepening understanding of attack vectors. Prepared detailed vulnerability assessment reports, including risk ratings, proof-of-concept findings, and actionable remediation recommendations, facilitating efficient security improvements. Collaborated with senior security professionals to analyze diverse attack vectors and recommend effective mitigation strategies based on industry best practices.

Internship Trainee at Central forensic science Laboratory Chandigarh, Mar 2021 - Apr 2021 · 2 mos, Chandigarh

Education

Masters in Forensic science, Forensic Science and Technology, Govt. Holkar Science College A.B. Road, Indore

Bachelor's degree in Forensic science, Forensic Science and Technology, Shree Vaishnav vidyapeeth vishwavidyalaya

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