I'm Nithesh Dhakshanamoorthy, a cybersecurity professional working as a SOC Engineer at DigitalTrack Solutions, Chennai, India. With an MSc in Information Security and a strong foundation in both offensive and defensive security, I specialise in threat detection, incident response, and penetration testing. I am actively expanding my skills through real-world SOC operations and continuing my journey toward the CPTS certification.
About Me
I have a diverse skill set spanning SOC operations, penetration testing, network security, and threat intelligence. Currently working as a SOC Engineer at DigitalTrack Solutions, Chennai, I monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents while continuing to sharpen my offensive security skills. I am ranked among the top 400 hackers globally on Hack The Box (HTB) and top 3% on TryHackMe.
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Explore My Profile
On this site, you’ll find:
- My CV: CV
- Hack The Box Write-ups: HTB Write-ups
- Penetration Testing Cheat Sheet: Cheat Sheet
- Command Dump: Command Dump
- Blogs: Blog Posts
Current Status
Role: SOC Engineer — DigitalTrack Solutions, Chennai, India
Currently Working On: CPTS Certification
I’m deeply committed to advancing my skills in both defensive (SOC) and offensive (penetration testing) security domains.
Notable Projects
Wi-Fi Analyzer using Plux Algorithm
- Description: Developed a tool to pen-test WIFI networks, automating pre-configurations to identify vulnerabilities.
- Technologies: Python, Kali Linux
- Github Repo
IoT Security: Safeguarding the Connected World
- Description: Created a Python-based penetration testing tool for IoT devices, focusing on protocols like CoAP, UPnP/SSDP, and MQTT.
- Technologies: Python
- Github Repo
Achievements & Highlights
- SOC Engineer: Currently working at DigitalTrack Solutions, Chennai.
- Top 3% Competitor: Ranked among the top 3% of competitors on TryHackMe out of over 4 million users.
- Hack The Box: Actively participate and rank in the top 400 hackers worldwide.
- Semi-finalist: Reached the semi-finals at the National-level Smart India Hackathon 2019.
Connect with Me
Feel free to explore my profile and reach out if you have any questions, collaboration ideas, or opportunities:
Site Update Note
I’ve started by uploading my HTB write-ups, but stay tuned for more! I will be adding Blogs for Penetration Testing as I continue to build and improve the site.