Aarish Syed

Cybersec Head

Introduction

I focus on cybersecurity with a strong foundation in red teaming and penetration testing. I actively participate in capture-the-flag (CTF) competitions, where I specialize in web exploitation, forensics, and pwning challenges, and also design CTF challenges for university workshops. I conduct assessments on wireless networks and web applications using tools like Airgeddon, Aircrack-ng, Wireshark, Burp Suite, and FFUF. I also work on Sherlock-style machines, do blue-teaming work occasionally, and teach others how to solve CTF challenges. I gained hands-on experience during internship projects and as the Cybersecurity Lead for the Google Developers Group, where I organized CTFs and awareness workshops.

Skills & Expertise

Programming Languages

JavaCPythonBash script

Offensive / Defensive Tools & OS

Kali LinuxParrot OSNmapBurp SuiteMetasploitWiresharkFFUFJohn the RipperHydraSQLmapDirBusterAirgeddonAircrack-ng

Security Expertise

Network security assessmentWeb application penetration testingWireless attacks (deauth, traffic analysis)Vulnerability assessmentThreat analysisCTF challenge designBlue teaming fundamentals

Databases

MySQL (familiarity)

Interests

• Cybersecurity (Red Teaming, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Blue Teaming)
• Capture-the-Flag (CTF) challenges
• Vulnerability Research
• Secure System Design
• Mentoring/Teaching CTF techniques

Get in Touch

Available for mentorship in cybersecurity

Quick Stats

RoleCybersec Head

OrganizationGDGOC DevCafe

CategoryCybersecurity

Experience6+ years