N.Pranav Krishna
+91 7824821214
npranav7619@gmail.com
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Highly motivated undergraduate at BITS Pilani with a keen interest in Cyber Security and Penetration Testing. Demonstrated ability to master new technologies coupled with strong interpersonal skills. Eager to contribute knowledge and enthusiasm to a dynamic team in the field of cybersecurity.
Experience
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
2024
Research Intern
Chennai, India
Technologies: Python, Cryptography
MEL System and Services Chennai, India
2023
IoT Intern
Chennai, India
- Designed and implemented a Python library for streamlined communication with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
- Enhanced edge computing device functionality by enabling efficient read and write operations of register values.
- Significantly contributed to device capabilities, particularly in industrial automation environments.
Technologies: Python, Linux, Simens s7 modules, Allen Bradly libraries
Society of Open Source, BITS Pilani
2022
Secretary Hyderabad
- As the Secretary of the Society of Open-Source at BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus, I actively contribute to the promotion and adoption of Linux and other open-source software within the college community
- In addition to our advocacy efforts, we actively participate in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions. These events provide an exciting platform for teams to showcase their cybersecurity skills and problem-solving abilities
- Founding Member of BITS-SOS CTF team (Ranked 25th all over India)
Projects
IoTFuzzSentry: Advanced Fuzzing for Secure Connectivity
- Conduct a comprehensive security assessment of Internet of Things (IoT) devices employing sophisticated fuzzing methodologies. Utilize cutting-edge fuzzing frameworks to meticulously scrutinize IoT device firmware, communication protocols, and web interfaces, pinpointing elusive vulnerabilities for enhanced threat mitigation.
IoTFuzzSentry: Hunting Bugs In The IoT Wilderness In Operational Phase Using Payload Fuzzing
Development of Novel Messaging Standard
- Development of a proprietary messaging standard for financial transactions, distinct from traditional standards like SWIFT and ISO.
ADL/AML in Cyber-Security
- Worked on Adversarial Deep Learning and Machine Learning on Cyber Security Survey Paper
pyPLCC
- Developed python library for efficient communication with PLCs, enhancing edge device capabilities in industrial automation
Education
Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
2021 - 2025
Minor in Computing and Intelligence
Hyderabad, India
Technical Skills
Languages: C, C++, Python, Java, Bash
Tools: Wireshark, Burpsuite, metasploit, Git, Docker, GDB, Scapy
Accomplishments
- Cepharus CTF (1st Place)
- BITS CTF (2nd Place)
- Digital Defenders CTF 2023 (3rd Place) (Organized by CISCO)
- bi0s inCTF (Top 15 teams)
- VU CTF (Top 50 Teams at international level)