Hey, I’m Neel 👋
I’m a Master’s student in Cyber Security and Forensics at Gujarat University DBFS (currently in my 1st year), stepping deeper into the world of offensive security. I started with a Bachelor’s in Computer Application and now I’m focused on building a career in penetration testing, VAPT, Red Teaming, and eventually Malware Analysis.
I’m building this space to document my learning journey: HTB machines, TryHackMe rooms, CTF challenges, and anything security-related I find worth writing about.
What I’ve Done
- 🔴 Security Testing Intern (3-month internship, now completed) — performed VAPT on real web applications
- 🎯 Found and reported vulnerabilities ranging from Low → Critical severity in production environments
- 🧠 Grinding TryHackMe and HackTheBox to sharpen my methodology
I don’t have a single fixed focus yet — I’m exploring different areas, but most of my energy goes into VAPT and Red Teaming, with Malware Analysis as something I’m picking up soon.
What I’m Doing Right Now
- 🎓 1st year MSc Cyber Security & Forensics student at Gujarat University DBFS
- 🔬 Learning Malware Analysis concepts alongside my main VAPT/Red Team focus
- 🧠 Continuing TryHackMe and HackTheBox to build methodology
Skills & Tools
| Category | Tools |
|---|---|
| Recon & Scanning | Nmap, FFUF |
| Web Testing | Burp Suite Pro, OWASP ZAP, OWASP methodology |
| Exploitation | Metasploit, manual exploitation |
| Password Cracking | Hashcat, John the Ripper |
| Scripting | Python, Bash |
| OS | Kali Linux |
What I Post Here
- HTB / THM Writeups — retired machines and rooms with full methodology
- CTF Writeups — challenges from competitions I participate in
- VAPT Notes — techniques and findings (sanitized, no sensitive data)
I write writeups the way I wish I’d found them when I was stuck — explaining the why, not just the commands.
Goals
- Land a penetration testing internship/job soon
- Work toward eJPT → CEH → OSCP certification path
- Get comfortable with Malware Analysis concepts
- Build a body of work that speaks louder than a resume
Get in Touch
“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” — Kali Linux motto