Hi, I’m Nithin. Welcome to my little corner of the internet!
For me, cybersecurity isn’t just a job; it’s a mindset. It’s about a relentless curiosity to understand systems so deeply that you can both protect them and challenge them.
My Journey So Far
I got my start by immersing myself in the world of M365 security and traditional network penetration testing, learning the playbook for both the blue and red teams. This foundation in both offensive and defensive tactics is core to my approach.
What I’m Focused On Now
Lately, I’ve been chasing the next wave of innovation. I’m spending my days (and many nights) exploring the vast attack surfaces of the cloud (AWS, GCP, and Azure) and diving into the incredibly complex world of AI security. The challenge of red teaming an AI or finding a novel way to exploit a cloud service is what gets me excited to learn every day.
What’s Next?
Looking ahead, I plan to channel my passion into Chola-Sec, my upcoming freelance venture. The goal is to offer specialized services for bug bounty programs and private penetration testing projects. Stay tuned for more on that front!
Why This Blog Exists
I created this blog because learning in a vacuum is no fun. This is my open notebook: a place for CTF write-ups, hands-on lab notes, and any tool or tactic that has saved me time and frustration. My hope is that it can do the same for you.
Acknowledgements
This journey has been shaped by incredible people, and I’m especially grateful to the Hack Smarter Community and Tyler Ramsbey for their guidance and inspiration.
Let’s explore, break things, fix them, and share what we find. Let’s hack smarter, defend better, and never stop learning together.
Stay relentless.