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Who
Am I?
I'm Sulav Adhikari, an aspiring cybersecurity professional currently pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Information Technology (BSc. CSIT) at Asian College of Higher Studies (ACHS), Lalitpur. I serve as President of the ACHS Club, organizing events and representing student interests.
I completed the HackStart Pro cybersecurity training at DanpheLink (15 June 2025 – 31 January 2026), covering everything from network security and Active Directory attacks to web application exploitation and professional reporting. I have successfully completed my 7th semester project: a Custom VPN using Secure SSL/TLS Tunneling.
Technical Arsenal
Networking Advanced
TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, subnetting, firewalls, VPNs, wireless protocols, SSL/TLS tunneling
Linux & Windows Advanced
Kali Linux, Ubuntu, Windows AD basics, command-line, permissions, file systems
Penetration Testing Intermediate
OWASP Top 10, Metasploit, Burp Suite, vulnerability assessment, exploitation techniques
Web Security Intermediate
SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF, IDOR, authentication bypasses, directory brute-forcing
Scripting & Tools Intermediate
Python automation, Bash scripting, Wireshark, Nmap, Nessus, Bloodhound
Reporting Advanced
Vulnerability report writing, findings documentation, risk analysis, stakeholder communication
Core Tools & Technologies
Certifications & Training
HackStart Pro — Cybersecurity Training
Comprehensive beginner-to-pro offensive security program. Completed 15 June 2025 – 31 January 2026.
- Network Penetration Testing
- Active Directory Attacks
- Web Application Security (OWASP)
- Wireless Attacks & WPA2 Cracking
- Privilege Escalation & Post-Exploitation
- Professional Pentest Reporting
Treasurer
Managed club finances and budgeting, overseeing income and expenditure records. Ensured transparent financial reporting and helped organise club events.
President
Leading the college club, organizing academic events, workshops and student engagement initiatives since January 2026.
CTF & Hands-on Practice
TryHackMe
Active Learner | Hands-on LabsRegularly practicing offensive and defensive security concepts through TryHackMe's practical lab environments. Focus areas include Active Directory, Privilege Escalation, and SOC methodologies.
Notable Completed Rooms:
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Attacktive Directory (Medium)
Exploiting vulnerable Domain Controllers -
Windows & Linux PrivEsc Arena (Medium)
Privilege escalation techniques -
RazorBlack (Medium)
Advanced Active Directory exploitation -
Monitoring Active Directory (Medium)
Defensive AD log analysis -
Security Analyst Pathways (Easy)
SOC, Defensive/Offensive Intros
Interactive Terminal
Welcome to the interactive terminal. Type 'help' to see available commands.
My Projects
VPN — SSL/TLS Tunneling
7th semester project: successfully implemented a VPN using secure SSL/TLS tunneling protocols.
CyberSecurity Labs
Documented labs, tools & exercises covering web app security, Linux operations, and network pentesting.
My Photography
A passion for capturing moments and visual storytelling through my lens.
