About Me
🚀 Welcome to my Cybersecurity Portfolio!
I'm Vinayak Gupta, a passionate cybersecurity enthusiast, ethical hacker, and AI-integrated security innovator. With hands-on experience in Web & API Pentesting, Bug Bounty, and GenAI-powered security tools, I blend offensive security skills with AI-driven innovation.
I'm the founder of SutraByte, a free cybersecurity learning platform to help beginners break into cyber through blogs, structured resources, and community support. Currently I'm focused on building real-world solutions to tackle cyber threats of tomorrow.
My mission: "Hack to Learn, Learn to Hack!" I believe in ethical hacking to make the digital world safer for everyone.
🎓 Education
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering
Institution: Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University (2022 – 2026)
Relevant Coursework: Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, Data Science
🐛 Bug Bounty Achievements
Active bug bounty hunter with hands-on experience in vulnerability research and practical labs via TryHackMe. Reported vulnerabilities aligned with known CVEs and OWASP Top 10 standards.
Critical Vulnerabilities Found:
- Server Disclosure via X-Forwarded-By header
- Session Cookie missing SameSite attribute
- CSP Wildcard Directive enabling external data exfiltration
- Sensitive Information Disclosure
Tools & Platforms: TryHackMe, PortSwigger, Burp Suite
Standards: CVE, OWASP Top 10
👑 Leadership & Community Impact
SutraByte - Community-Driven Cybersecurity Platform
Founded and lead a free cybersecurity learning platform that democratizes cybersecurity education for beginners and professionals alike.
Community Metrics:
- 📈 100+ students reached within first month
- 💬 60 WhatsApp Community members
- 🔗 5K+ LinkedIn Followers
- 👥 50+ beginners mentored personally
Content & Impact:
- 📚 Published structured 45-day cybersecurity roadmap
- 📝 Daily hands-on content and educational blogs
- 🎯 Regular community interaction and outreach
- 🚀 Platform updates and content management
Mission: Making cybersecurity learning free, focused, and friendly for everyone.
SutraByte – The Cybersecurity Gateway for Every Learner
SutraByte is a community-driven, beginner-friendly platform dedicated to democratizing cybersecurity education. Our mission is to provide structured, free, and practical learning resources to help students, enthusiasts, and aspiring professionals explore the cybersecurity landscape without financial or technical barriers.
Whether you're a total beginner or someone looking to level up your skills, SutraByte offers a clear, guided path—crafted by real learners who understand what truly helps.
🚨 Why We Need SutraByte
- Cybersecurity is critical but complex: In a world of increasing digital threats, cybersecurity knowledge is essential—but access to it is often expensive, fragmented, or overwhelming. SutraByte simplifies this journey.
- Lack of beginner-focused resources: Most platforms assume prior knowledge. SutraByte starts from the very basics, hand-holding learners from foundational to intermediate skills in an engaging, structured way.
- Expensive certifications & gated knowledge: Many learners can’t afford premium labs or courses. SutraByte curates free labs, open resources, and community support to make learning accessible and inclusive.
- No guidance = No growth: Self-learning without structure often leads to burnout. SutraByte gives clear roadmaps, challenges, and practical labs to keep learners motivated and on track.
✨ Features & Benefits of SutraByte
| 🔧 Features | 🎯 Benefits |
|---|---|
| 🛡️ 45-Day Structured Cybersecurity Roadmap | Builds foundational to intermediate skills in a logical, daily progression |
| 🧠 Curated Google Labs & TryHackMe Rooms | Learn hands-on with real-world attack and defense environments—100% free |
| 📚 Weekly Blogs & Deep Dives | Get updated on latest tools, threat analysis, and career guidance |
| 💬 Active WhatsApp & LinkedIn Communities | Learn in public, share doubts, and grow with peers and mentors |
| 🎓 Career Prep & Resource Kits | Resume tips, certification guides, free mock tests, and more |
| 🔗 No Paywalls. No BS. Just Learning. | 100% free forever. Transparent, community-first approach |
SutraByte isn't just a platform—it's a movement to make cybersecurity learning free, focused, and friendly.
Join us and be part of the next generation of ethical defenders. 🔐
Projects
CyberCop AI AI Security
GenAI-Powered Cyber Threat Assistant for real-time threat analysis and incident response.
Role: Team Lead & Backend Developer
Problem: Complex threat analysis and incident reporting
Impact: Participated in Intel Hackathon, pitched to Intel panel
Features: AI-based system to detect fake news, phishing, and suspicious attachments. Integrated with WhatsApp for real-time alerts.
Tech Stack: Python, Gemini API, Flask
Status: 🚀 Deployed
SmartHire AI Recruitment
AI-powered recruitment assistant that streamlines candidate screening, skill matching, and interview scheduling for faster, smarter hiring.
Role: Full Stack Developer
Problem: Manual recruitment process optimization
Impact: Automated candidate screening and interview scheduling
Tech Stack: Python, AI/ML, Web Technologies
Status: 🚀 Hackathon Project
ShieldNet AI Web Security
Advanced scam detection and reporting system using machine learning to identify phishing and scam websites in real-time.
Role: Full Stack Developer
Problem: Real-time scam detection and prevention
Impact: Detected 1000+ phishing sites, 95% accuracy
Tech Stack: Python, Flask, Scikit-learn
Status: 🚀 Deployed
FireShield Network
Interactive and adaptive network security tool leveraging iptables for dynamic threat response.
Tech Stack: Python, Bash, Linux
PhishGuard AI Chatbot
Phishing detection chatbot that educates users and flags suspicious links using NLP.
Tech Stack: Python, NLP, Flask
SecureText Encryption
Enhancing communication privacy through robust text encryption and decryption tools.
Tech Stack: Python, Cryptography
API Detector Recon
Tool for discovering and analyzing exposed APIs in web applications.
Tech Stack: Python, Requests
Keylogger Research
Educational keylogger tool for demonstrating security risks and mitigation techniques.
Tech Stack: Python
Phishing Link Scanner Web Security
Scanner for detecting and reporting phishing links in real-time.
Tech Stack: Python, Flask
Experience
CTF and Hackathons
Skills
Cybersecurity
- Web/App/API Pentesting
- XSS, SQLi, Burp Suite
- Digital Forensics
- Security Frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, OWASP)
Cloud & SIEM
- Google Cloud Platform, Cloud IAM
- VPCs, Security Command Center, Cloud Armor
- Splunk, Regex, Bash scripting
- TryHackMe, PortSwigger, Google Cloud Shell
AI/ML
- NLP & LLMs
- Regression Analysis
- Prompt Engineering
- Azure AI Foundry
Tools & Programming
- Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit
- Python, Flask
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Markdown, Git, GitHub
Soft Skills
- Team Leadership
- Community Building
- Technical Blogging
- Public Speaking
- Project Management
Certifications
- ✅ Certified Red Team Analyst by CyberWarfare Labs
- ✅ Certified Network Security Practitioner (CNSP) by SecOps Group
- ✅ Google Cybersecurity Specialization by Google
- ✅ Google IT Automation with Python by Google
- ✅ Google IT Support by Google
- ✅ Google Artificial Intelligence Essential by Google
- ✅ Google Prompting Essential by Google
- ✅ Junior Cybersecurity Analyst by Cisco
- ✅ Career Essentials in Cybersecurity by Microsoft
- ✅ Azure AI Agent Foundry by Microsoft
Achievements
🏆 Winner of Tryhackme Diamond League
🏆 Top 1% on Tryhackme
🏆 Github Toolbox by Creds
Blog & Writeups
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Open to internships, collaborations, bug bounty programs, and writing opportunities.
📧 Email: cybergupta00@gmail.com
📍 Location: India