Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
RELEVANT ACTIVITIES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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LIKHITH SRINIVAS YAKKALADEVI

Tampa

Summary


Offering solid foundation in cybersecurity principles and strong desire to develop within SOC environment. Brings aptitude for threat analysis and network monitoring, coupled with quick learning ability for security tools and protocols. Ready to use and develop skills in threat detection and incident response within SOC role.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cybersecurity Webinar Speaker

Ignite’24
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Delivered a webinar on "Cybersecurity 101: Easy Steps to Stay Secure Online," discussing threat landscapes, safe browsing practices, and cybersecurity careers.
  • Engaged students with live demonstrations on common cyber threats and countermeasures.

Penetration Testing Intern

Freelance/Projects
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Performed penetration testing on networks, reporting vulnerabilities with detailed mitigation plans.
  • Conducted reconnaissance, exploitation, and privilege escalation in controlled environments.
  • Created security awareness documentation for developers to build secure applications.

Cybersecurity Intern

MyCaptain
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted in cybersecurity operations including vulnerability assessments and incident response.
  • Gained hands-on experience with penetration testing tools and methodologies.
  • Worked with security teams to analyze threats and improve system security.
  • Documented security incidents and provided reports on threat mitigation strategies.

Cybersecurity Intern

Zybeak Technology
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Conducted penetration testing and security assessments on web applications and networks.
  • Identified vulnerabilities using tools like Nmap, Burp Suite, and Metasploit, providing remediation strategies.
  • Assisted in incident response by analyzing logs, detecting anomalies, and mitigating security threats.
  • Gained hands-on experience in threat detection, SIEM analysis, and malware investigation.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology (Cybersecurity)

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05.2026

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

SRM Institute of Technology
05.2024

Skills

  • Cybersecurity Tools: Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Nmap, Nessus, Kali Linux, OpenVAS, Splunk, IBM QRadar, ArcSight
  • Programming & Scripting: Python, Bash, JavaScript, MySQL, PHP, HTML, CSS
  • Security Concepts: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, Incident Response, Malware Analysis, Cryptography, Network Security
  • Operating Systems: Windows, Mac, Linux (Ubuntu, Kali, Parrot)
  • Bug reporting
  • Risk management

Certification

  • Certified Cyber Warrior – Hacking Flix (Jan 2023)
  • Hands-on expertise in ethical hacking, penetration testing, bug bounty hunting, darknet exploration, and digital forensics.
  • Skills in vulnerability scanning, web application security, malware analysis, and Metasploit.
  • Ethical Hacking Workshop – MyCaptain (Oct 2021)
  • Practical training on email spoofing, vulnerability scanning, phone penetration testing, and DDoS simulations.
  • TryHackMe & Hack The Box Engagement (Ongoing)
  • Regularly participate in cybersecurity challenges and hands-on labs in penetration testing and exploit development.

RELEVANT ACTIVITIES

  • Active participant in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions on platforms like TryHackMe and Hack The Box.
  • Member of USF Cybersecurity Club – Engage in workshops, red teaming exercises, and security talks.
  • Writing blogs on cybersecurity best practices and exploit techniques.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Availability: Open to full-time roles in Cybersecurity, SOC Analysis, and Penetration Testing.
  • Interests: Threat hunting, digital forensics, exploit development.

Timeline

Cybersecurity Intern

Zybeak Technology
01.2024 - 05.2024

Penetration Testing Intern

Freelance/Projects
08.2023 - 11.2023

Cybersecurity Webinar Speaker

Ignite’24
01.2023 - 05.2023

Cybersecurity Intern

MyCaptain
08.2022 - 12.2022

Master of Science - Information Technology (Cybersecurity)

University of South Florida

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

SRM Institute of Technology
LIKHITH SRINIVAS YAKKALADEVI