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Shubham Bhanot

Cybersecurity Analyst & IT Engineer specializing in penetration testing, Linux infrastructure, and application security.

The Architect of Security

System Administration • Threat Mitigation • Infrastructure Automation

I am a Cybersecurity Analyst with real-world penetration testing experience and a strong hold of vulnerability analysis, black-box assessments, and application security.

I am adept at identifying weaknesses in networks and web applications and recommending robust remediation strategies.

As a Linux enthusiast, I have deep hands-on experience in Debian system administration, infrastructure automation, system monitoring, and server lifecycle management. Known for securing, optimizing, and maintaining critical IT infrastructure to ensure high availability and operational reliability.

Shubham Bhanot

Technical Arsenal

Security & VAPT

Comprehensive assessment and hardening of digital perimeters.

OWASP Penetration Testing Black-Box Assessments Tunneling Bug Bounties Disaster Recovery

Cloud & DevSecOps

AWS
Github Actions
CloudFlare
Nginx / Apache

Infrastructure

Debian / Fedora
Windows Server 19
Docker
Hyper-V / VMware

AI Application Stack & Scripting

Building and managing localized intelligence layers and automation scripts.

Languages

Python Bash Scripting SQL

AI Stack

Ollama OpenWeb-UI LM Studio

Professional Journey

DEC 2024 – DEC 2025

IT Engineer

GNA University, Phagwara

  • Deployed and maintained network infrastructure, ensuring 99% uptime.
  • Identified multiple vulnerabilities on University's site via BlackBox Testing.
  • Configured hardware racks, managed servers, and performed maintenance.
July – Oct 2024

Security Analyst Intern

Cynox Security & CyberYaan, Delhi

  • Participated in 6+ live penetration projects; suggested hardening steps.
  • Led a team of 14+ interns, managing workflow effectively.

Featured Architecture

Highlights from production environments, automated infrastructure, and custom security tooling.

PC Monitoring

PC Monitoring & Control Tool

Production

Developed a Lab Management System using Python/Linux integrating Nextgen AI. Monitors workstation activity, logs sessions, and manages power states remotely with admin privileges.

Python Linux AI Sys
CTF Hosting

Automated CTF Hosting

Bootcamp

Created IaC using Terraform to automate AMI hosting on EC2 via a website. Uses AWS Lambda to trigger GitHub actions. Custom designed vulnerable machines for student training.

Terraform AWS Lambda EC2
Lab Infrastructure

Self-Hosted Infra Lab

On-Premises

Designed a high-availability home lab using Docker and Debian Linux to host integrated services including Nextcloud, Immich, and Pi-hole for network security.

Docker Debian Pi-hole

Certifications

Ethical Hacker Cisco
Web PT
Pentesting by IT Master
Intro to CyberSec Cisco
Linux Fundamentals - REDHAT Cloud Practitioner Essentials - AWS Certified Ethical Hacker - EC Councils