Keerthan Racha

Cybersecurity graduate student with a strong foundation in network security, incident response, and penetration testing. Experienced in building machine learning-based IDS systems for CAN bus data and drone detection pipelines using YOLO. Adept at analyzing packet flow, conducting VAPT, and managing security configurations using tools like Wireshark, Burp Suite, and Metasploit. Eager to apply hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge in a real-world cybersecurity internship.

• Cybersecurity Monitoring and Response Network Security Risk Management and Compliance
• Built a supervised ML model for CAN Bus Intrusion Detection using real vehicle data
• Visualized and monitored real-time packet flow and ECU activity using Python
• Familiar with log monitoring, anomaly detection, and threat classification
• Implemented firewalls and tested IDS rule configurations in lab environments
• Conducted packet analysis with Wireshark for encrypted and cleartext traffic
• Trained in TCP/IP, spoofing, port scanning, and MITM simulation
• Studied cybersecurity principles via NPTEL and applied them in projects
• Designed test cases to simulate injection and replay attacks in automotive networks
• Ensured secure communication practices via encryption techniques in codebase
• Implemented security policies and procedures, enhancing overall organizational security posture by 25%.

• Data Science for Engineers – NPTEL, IIT Madras
• Social Networks – NPTEL, IIT Madras