Akash Kumar
Akash Kumar

Red Teamer

Penetration Tester

Docente di Cybersecurity

Offensive Security

Cybersecurity Student

Akash Kumar
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Red Teamer

Penetration Tester

Docente di Cybersecurity

Offensive Security

Cybersecurity Student

About Me
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I'm Akash Kumar, exploring different paths in cybersecurity like Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, and Red Teaming. I'm focused on building my skills in the Offensive side of security and working hard for a strong future in this field. Always learning, experimenting, and looking forward to where this journey in Cybersecurity takes me.

Looking Ahead

My goal is to go beyond standard penetration testing engagements and build deep expertise in Active Directory environments, red teaming, and physical security assessments. Once I have built a strong foundation, I plan to dive into Wi-Fi security assessments, IoT device exploitation, and SCADA/ICS penetration testing — areas that truly fascinate me. Along with this, I am working as a cybersecurity instructor, and I really enjoy sharing what I learn with beginners. I also want to explore the world of compliance and GRC, like NIS2, ISO 27001, and DORA, steadily progressing toward becoming a well-rounded security professional.

Resume
Certifications
CPENT Badge
Oct - 26
Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT)
EC-Council

A hands-on, 24-hour practical exam that validates advanced penetration testing across complex enterprise environments. Covers network, web application, IoT and OT/SCADA exploitation, pivoting and double pivoting, custom exploit development, and professional report writing.

Certificate
CRTA Badge
Jun - 25
Certified Red Team Analyst (CRTA)
CyberWarFare Labs

A hands-on, 48-hour practical exam that validates your ability to emulate real-world adversaries in Windows and Linux Active Directory environments, covering initial access, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and reporting.

Certificate
MCRTA Badge
Jun - 25
Multi-Cloud Red Team Analyst (MCRTA)
CyberWarFare Labs

A hands-on certification that validates your ability to perform red team operations and emulate services across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environments.

Certificate
TryHackMe PT1 Badge
Jul - 25
Junior Penetration Tester (PT1)
TryHackMe

The PT1 certification validates your skills in web application testing, Active Directory exploitation, and network penetration testing through a 48-hour practical exam that simulates a real-world penetration test.

Certificate
eJPT Badge
Aug - 24
Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT)
INE Security

eJPT Exam validates that the individual has the knowledge and skills required to fulfill a role as an entry-level penetration tester. This certification covers Assessment Methodologies and Enterprise Auditing with Host, Network, and Web Application Penetration Testing.

Certificate
Pentest Playbook Badge
Mar - 24
External Pentest Playbook
TCM Security, Inc.

Covering External Pentest objectives, procedures, attack strategies, vulnerability scanning, report writing, and client communication.

Certificate
PEH Badge
Feb - 24
Practical Ethical Hacking
TCM Security, Inc.

Core aspects of ethical hacking involve methodologies, reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and post-exploitation strategies, with a dedicated focus on Active Directory.

Certificate
Linux 101 Badge
Jul - 23
Linux 101
TCM Security, Inc.

Gained Knowledge in Linux Commands, advanced Shell Concepts, File Systems, Search Operations and basic Administration.

Certificate
Volunteering
Nov - 25
Event Volunteer
Google DevFest Bari – GDG Bari

Bari, Italy

Oct - 24, 25 & 26
Conference Volunteer
NoHat Computer Security Conference (BITM)

Bergamo, Italy

Experience
Sep 2026 - Present
Cybersecurity Instructor (Docente)
ITS Academy D.E.MO.S. · Molise, Italy

State-recognized higher technical institute (Istituto Tecnologico Superiore) under the Italian Ministry of Education.

Delivered 142 hours of training for beginners across cybersecurity, AI, and cloud, including a 48-hour cybersecurity module covering foundational offensive security concepts, hands-on labs, and career guidance.

  • Network reconnaissance and service enumeration fundamentals
  • Linux system, process, and web server basics for security contexts
  • Introductory Wi-Fi security and wireless attack concepts
  • Core web vulnerabilities: SQL Injection, Path Traversal, and Command Injection
  • Extra lab: VoIP security and secure communication principles
  • GRC fundamentals, including NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS
  • Guided hands-on labs in a controlled lab environment
  • Career guidance: roles, certifications, and professional development paths
Education
Sep 2026 - Present
Università degli Studi di Milano
Milan

Sicurezza informatica e intelligenza artificiale, Computer Science and Information Security.

Dec 2022 - Jun 2026
IISS G.Marconi M.Hack - Bari
Bari · Completed

Informatica, Computer Science. Diploma completed.

HackTheBox
HTB
HackTheBox
HTB Rank: [Pro Hacker]
TryHackMe
In The Top 1%
TryHackMe
THM Rank: [0xE]
Cisco
2020
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Cisco

Certified in Introduction to Cybersecurity by Cisco, gaining valuable insights into safeguarding digital environments against modern threats.

Certificate
TryHackMe
May - 23
Junior Penetration Tester
TryHackMe

Junior Penetration Tester Path completion, equipped with hands-on experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.

Certificate
TryHackMe
May - 23
CompTIA Pentest+
TryHackMe

Certified in Introductory CompTIA Pentest+, acquiring foundational skills in penetration testing for strengthened security measures.

Certificate
2020
Fortinet NSE Institute
Online Certification
NSE 1 Network Security Associate
Certificate
2020
ICSI
Online Certification

ICSI | CyberSecurity Essentials.

Certificate
2021
Alison Education Company
E-learning Platform

Alison | Ethical Hacker

Certificate
2023
Security Blue Team
Remote Program

Introduction to Vulnerability Management

Certificate
Skills
Languages
  • Italian – Professional working · teaching cybersecurity in Italian
  • English – Professional working
  • Hindi – Native
Technical Proficiency
  • Willing to run security awareness drills for companies to highlight human-related security gaps
  • Covert network implants, rogue APs, and Red Team dropboxes using devices like Raspberry Pi
  • Red Team Infrastructure Setup (C2 staging, redirectors)
  • Phishing Infrastructure (GoPhish, Evilginx)
  • Offensive Toolkits including Impacket, C2 frameworks, NXC, Burp Suite, BloodHound, and many more
  • Reporting & Documentation
Projects
Articles
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