Kasula Shiva

Aspiring Cybersecurity Professional | Penetration Tester

Passionate about securing systems and networks, identifying vulnerabilities, and ethical hacking

About Me

Aspiring cybersecurity professional passionate about securing systems and networks. Seeking an entry-level Penetration Tester role to apply my knowledge in identifying and resolving vulnerabilities while gaining hands-on experience and sharpening my ethical hacking skills.

My current focus is on developing advanced penetration testing skills and building comprehensive security tools to contribute to the cybersecurity community. I am committed to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest security trends and technologies.

Located in Hyderabad, I bring a unique perspective to cybersecurity challenges through hands-on project development and practical application of security concepts. My goal is to become a skilled ethical hacker who can help organizations strengthen their security posture against evolving cyber threats.

Languages

English | Telugu | Hindi

Education

B.Tech CSE (Cybersecurity)

Sir Padampat Singhania University, Udaipur, Rajasthan

2022–2026
Score: 74%

Specialized in cybersecurity with focus on penetration testing and network security.

Intermediate (Class XII)

TSMS, Lothukunta, Telangana State Board

2020–2022
Score: 70%

Completed intermediate education with strong foundation in mathematics and science.

SSC (Class X)

TSMS, Lothukunta, Telangana

2019–2020
Score: 90%

Achieved excellent results in secondary education with strong academic performance.

Skills & Expertise

Empowered by a forward-thinking approach to cybersecurity, I am dedicated to mastering the tools and techniques that build a more resilient and secure digital landscape.

Cybersecurity Tools

Kali Linux Metasploit Wireshark Nmap Burp Suite Katana Bettercap Dirbuster Proxy SSH

Technical Skills

Bash SQL GitHub Troubleshooting

Specializations

Penetration Testing Web Application Security Networking

Soft Skills

Attention to Detail Problem Solving Critical Thinking Communication Documentation Team Collaboration

Most Valuable Projects (MVP)

VAPT Report Generator

Professional, browser-based automated Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) report generator. Streamlines the creation of comprehensive security assessment reports with advanced finding management and auto-generated statistics.

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript
Automated Report Generation Advanced Finding Management Evidence Support Statistics Dashboard

Web Application Vulnerability Scanner (APEX Sentinel)

Advanced Python-based scanner utilizing Response Differential Analysis and Structure-Aware Content Fingerprinting (Ghost Filtering) to eliminate false positives and accurately detect vulnerabilities like SQLi and XSS.

Python Response Differential Analysis Ghost Filtering
SQL Injection Testing XSS Detection Low False Positives Automated Scanning

Penetration Testing Toolkit

Comprehensive utility designed to assist ethical hackers and cybersecurity professionals in performing essential penetration testing tasks.

Python Network Security Penetration Testing
Network Scanning Vulnerability Assessment Red Team Operations Professional Tools

CloudDocs Full-Stack Application

A deployed full-stack documentation application featuring a modern frontend interface and a robust backend API server. Configured and deployed using Vercel for the frontend and Render for the backend to ensure high availability.

JavaScript Full-Stack
Frontend & Backend Live Deployment API Integration

Professional Portfolio Website

Source code for this personal portfolio website, featuring a modern cybersecurity-themed aesthetic, responsive design, and interactive UI elements. Built with a focus on high performance and smooth user experience.

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript
Cyber-themed UI Responsive Design Interactive Animations Project Showcases

Other Professional Projects

Subdomain Enumeration Tool

Built a Python-based tool to discover subdomains using DNS brute-force and wordlist techniques. Integrated multithreading for faster performance and validated live domains using socket resolution.

Python DNS Multithreading SecLists
CLI Support Wordlist Integration Socket Resolution Performance Optimized

Advanced SSH Brute-force Cracker

Designed an SSH login cracker supporting dictionary attacks with threading, retries, delays, and output logging. Developed both CLI and GUI versions for flexible user experience.

Python Paramiko Tkinter Threading
CLI and GUI Interface Retry Logic Delay Control Result Logging

File Integrity Checker

Python-based tool designed to monitor changes in files by calculating and comparing hash values using SHA256 for ensuring file integrity.

Python SHA256 File System Monitoring
Real-time Monitoring Hash Comparison Change Detection System Security

ClipLogger

A feature-rich clipboard manager for Windows that saves and organizes clipboard history with sensitive content detection (e.g., passwords, keys) and automatic cleanup.

Python SQLite
Multi-format support Sensitive Content Detection Automatic Monitoring Database Storage

Network ARP Scanner

A Python-based tool designed to detect live hosts in a network using both active ARP probing and passive sniffing modes.

Python
Multi-threaded scanning Passive Sniffing Mode Batch IP processing CSV/JSON Export

PortHunter

Advanced service enumeration and vulnerability assessment tool built for penetration testers to discover open ports and audit services.

Python
Service banner extraction Vulnerability scanning SSL certificate analysis HTTP method enumeration

SSL Encrypted Backdoor Tool

A Python-based SSL-encrypted backdoor for secure remote shell access, developed for red teaming and research purposes.

Python
SSL/TLS encryption Remote command execution Multi-platform support

INFO_STEALER

A cross-platform tool demonstrating the extraction of sensitive data such as browser credentials, Wi-Fi passwords, and clipboard contents.

Python
Browser credential extraction Wi-Fi password retrieval Clipboard monitoring Data encryption

HashReaper

A high-performance, multi-threaded hash cracking tool supporting 14+ algorithms including MD5, SHA variants, NTLM, and bcrypt. Features smart hash-type detection and error-resilient input validation.

Python
14+ Hashing algorithms Automatic detection Multi-threaded performance Interactive & CLI Modes

PDF Password Cracker

A multithreaded Python tool designed to crack password-protected PDF files using wordlists or brute-force methods.

Python
Multi-threaded cracking Resuming progress Wordlist/Brute-force support

Advanced PDF Protection Tool

A defensive tool used to encrypt and protect PDF files with strong passwords and metadata preservation.

Python PyPDF2
AES Encryption Password strength validation Compression Metadata preservation

ssh-botnet

A command-and-control system for managing multiple SSH-enabled machines to simulate botnet behavior or launch authorized DDoS simulations.

Python
Multi-bot management SSH command execution Bash interaction DDoS simulation

Advanced Encryption Tool

A project developed during a Cybersecurity internship focused on secure file encryption and decryption using the AES-256 algorithm.

Python AES-256
AES-256 file handling CLI interface Secure encryption/decryption

Secure Login & Signup System

A web-based authentication system focusing on secure user registration, session protection, and credential management.

PHP MySQL HTML
Session protection Credential management Web security best practices

Professional Experience

Offensive Cyber Security Intern

InLighnX Global Pvt. Ltd.

June 2025 - August 2025
Internship ID: ITID1031
  • Developed a multi-threaded hash-cracking tool supporting 14+ algorithms, including MD5, SHA families, NTLM, bcrypt, and scrypt, enabling versatile and high-performance security testing.
  • Built an intelligent hash-type detection and validation system with robust error handling to ensure reliable analysis of both valid and malformed inputs.
  • Implemented interactive and command-line modes with real-time progress, color-coded output, configurable attack parameters, and clean reporting to enhance penetration testing workflows.
  • Gained hands-on experience in reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, and analyzing systems with industry-standard tools.

Certifications

Ethical Hacking – Mobile Platforms and Network Architecture

Great Learning Academy
April 2025

Learn Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

Udemy – OCSALY Academy
2025

Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking Workshop

VIT Chennai
March 2025

Tech Brain Cybersecurity Workshop

Tech Brain Academy
2025