Dhanasekaran Srinivasan

I am a passionate cybersecurity professional and core Red Team specialist, deeply focused on offensive security, adversary simulation, and real-world attack methodologies. I have trained 5000+ students in cybersecurity and AI technologies, helping them build practical, industry-ready skills.

I have served as a Resource Person and Guest Lecturer at reputed institutions and have also hosted flagship technical events at VIT Chennai, delivering highly engaging and hands-on sessions. In addition, I have worked closely with law enforcement agencies (LEAs), providing training, consultancy, and operational support in cybersecurity investigations and threat mitigation.

👁️‍🗨 As someone fascinated by offensive security and ethical breach techniques, I strive to create meaningful impact through my work. As a leader in a public–private partnership ecosystem, I have led a high-performing team of technologists driving impactful cybersecurity initiatives.

👁️‍🗨 I currently serve as the Head of Public–Private Engagement, where I collaborate with organizations and LEAs to address modern cyber threats. My work includes supporting investigations, mitigating risks, and delivering strategic cybersecurity solutions across sectors.

👁️‍🗨 I also excel in 🎙 public speaking, hosting events, and knowledge sharing within the cybersecurity community, and have been recognized for excellence in delivering impactful technical sessions.

⭐ My technical expertise, combined with strong performance in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions, reflects my problem-solving ability and hands-on skillset—further supported by collaborations with law enforcement agencies.

🔥 Core Expertise & Technical Domains
💻 Red Teaming & Offensive Security
🔍 Adversary Simulation & Threat Emulation
Advanced Active Directory Exploitation
Command & Control (C2) Operations (Covenant, Havoc C2)
Privilege Escalation (Windows & Linux)
Credential Attacks (Mimikatz, Pass-the-Hash)
Lateral Movement (RDP, SMB, Kerberos Attacks)
Persistence Techniques (DLL Hijacking, Scheduled Tasks)
Evasion Techniques (AV Bypass, Payload Obfuscation)
Phishing & Social Engineering Campaigns
OPSEC (Secure Infrastructure, DNS Tunneling)
Reporting & Debriefing 📝
🌐 Web Application Penetration Testing (WAPT)
Burp Suite Professional
OWASP ZAP
SQLMap
Acunetix
🖥️ Offensive Scripting & Development
Python, Bash, PowerShell
C / C++ , Go (Golang), Ruby
JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL, PHP
📲 Mobile Security (Android Pentesting)
MobSF, APKTool, Frida, Drozer, ADB
🌐 Network Security
Network Scanning (Nmap, Nessus, Masscan) 📡
Packet Analysis (Wireshark, Ettercap, Bettercap) 🦈
Exploitation (Metasploit, Burp Suite) 💣
Risk Assessment & Mitigation ⚖️
Compliance (CIS, ISO 27001) 📋
Wi-Fi Security Testing (WPA/WPA2) 📶
Firewall & IDS/IPS Bypass 🔒
☁ Cloud Security
ScoutSuite (Cloud Auditing)
Pacu (AWS Exploitation)
Kube-bench (Kubernetes Security)
Cloudsploit (Cloud Configuration Review)
🎓 Certifications
CRTP (Certified Red Team Professional)
CCSE
CELMS