Cyber Security Journey with Shubham Deshmukh

Shubham Deshmukh

Hello Friends, My name is Shubham Sanjay Deshmukh. In this blog article i will share you my journey in cyber security and ethical hacking. This Journey began at the end of 2023, marking a pivotal shift in my career path shaped by over 7+ years of experience in the IT industry including Private as well as Government Sector working on multiple domains and multiple cross edge cutting platforms including Data Annotation, Data Labelling, Data Modelling, Big Data, System admin and Now Ethical Hacking. I worked around 4+ Years in Private IT sector and now working as System Officer in Government Sector from Last 3+ Years. This journey was very inspiring and very challenging for me.

My Journey With HackersDaddy

Hackersdaddy plays a very vital and constructive role in my life. My very first Hall Of Fame come from Hackersdady only. I was really happy at that time when i saw my name in their website at that time. I solved many CTF on their platform that were really amazing. I was one of the Top Prime Hacker and Prime Member also of hackersdaddy Community. Hackersdaddy has amazing blogs related Cybersecurity. Despite, Hackersddady’s CEO Pesaru Sandeep Reddy Sir and Raj Kumar Mullapudi helped me alot in this journey. I specially thanks to Raj Kumar Mullapudi for giving me the guidance and telling the importance of Building Linkedin connections in one of the meeting. Overall, My Journey With the HackersDaddy is really fruitful and amazing. It is very great Community for all the Cyber Tech Savy Peoples.

Mentorship: A roadmap to Ethical Career Journey Approach

Cyber Security and Ethical hacking was not merely a career choice but a passionate pursuit driven by a curiosity to understand vulnerabilities and secure systems effectively. The decision to delve into ethical hacking was bolstered by the guidance of a seasoned cybersecurity mentor, Vikram Varma, whose expertise and mentorship have been invaluable in shaping my understanding of ethical hacking methodologies and best practices. Apart from sir, I would love to mention many other mentors who boosted my career path in this journey including Pesaru Sandeep Reddy Sir, Raj Kumar Mullapudi, Harinder Singh Sir, Gokul Sudhakar Sir, Abhishek Parashar Sir, Vrushabh Sakharwade Sir and many more Which I connected through LinkedIn, discord and many amazing mentors i got in this journey. I thank you to all these amazing people in this industry.

My Certifications

The journey of mine is fortified by a solid foundation in various domains of IT. With hands-on experience in Big Data Technology, Cloud Technologies, LIDAR systems, Data Annotation, and Extensive System Administration roles, I had honed my skills and deepened my understanding of complex IT infrastructures. Achieving the prestigious Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) and Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certifications further solidified my technical acumen and prepared me for more specialised challenges in the cybersecurity realm in the past few years. Apart form this I have ITILv4 Certified, Google CyberSecurity Certified Professional, CNSP, Microsoft Azure 900, API Testing and many more. Certification really plays a vital role in this IT Sector.

Securing Big Tech Giant Companies

In this journey, Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege of securing over 100+ companies, including Some big tech giants such as Google, Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, NASA, Rapid7, Nokia, Hackersdaddy, Com Olho and many more. Through rigorous vulnerability assessments and ethical hacking practices, I identified and mitigated critical security flaws, earning recognition through Hall of Fames, acknowledgments, lucrative bug bounties, exclusive swag items, and heartfelt appreciation letters from the companies themselves. These experiences not only validated my skills but reinforced my commitment to ensuring robust cybersecurity measures across diverse sectors. I always love to make companies Secure and Make a word digital secure place.

Milestone: Top Cybersecurity and Network Security Badge from LinkedIn

A recent highlight in my cybersecurity journey was receiving the prestigious “Top Network Security Badge as well as Top Cybersecurity Badge” from LinkedIn which is given to top 5% of people in the world who regularaly contributes to the Linkedin Platform. This recognition was a culmination of my contributions to the cyber community through insightful articles and knowledge sharing. By sharing practical insights, best practices, and emerging trends in cybersecurity, I aimed to empower professionals and enthusiasts alike to enhance their security posture and stay ahead of evolving threats.

Attending Cybersecurity Events and Workshops

I actively participated in various hacking meet ups and attended numerous workshops. These experiences provided practical insights, exposed me to emerging threats, and offered opportunities to collaborate with like-minded professionals. Each event fuelled my enthusiasm to continually learn and adapt in this dynamic field.