~/octopu3 / about
sys:online
// whoami

Ethical
Hacker.

role //

Hi, I'm Prashant Nishad — a Cyber Security Researcher and Ethical Hacker from India with a passion for Web Application Security, Network Security, Penetration Testing, and Vulnerability Assessment. I enjoy discovering security weaknesses, analyzing attack methodologies, and implementing practical solutions to strengthen digital systems.

I actively participate in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions, hands-on security labs, and real-world cybersecurity projects to enhance my offensive and defensive security skills. My areas of interest include Security Research, Web Security Testing, Network Analysis, Digital Forensics, Automation, and secure application development.

Committed to continuous learning and innovation, I regularly improve my expertise through practical experience, certifications, research, and security challenges. My goal is to contribute to a safer digital ecosystem while growing as a cybersecurity professional and security researcher.

6+
Certifications
6+
Bounty Targets
3+
Projects
110+
CTF Challenges Solved
Core Skills //
Networking
Python
Linux
Web Security
Vulnerability Assessment
Log Analysis
Ethical Hacking
Bug Hunting
Recon
Web Dev
TCP/IP
OSINT
// cat skills.json

My Skills.

Security Research
Vulnerability AnalysisOSINT Threat HuntingMalware Analysis
Networking
TCP/IPDNSHTTP/HTTPS FirewallsVLANs RoutingNetwork Architecture
Programming & Scripting
PythonAutomation Bash ScriptingHTML/CSS/JSPowerShell
Operating Systems
Kali LinuxUbuntu FedoraParrot OS
Security Tools
MetasploitBurp Suite NmapWireshark Maltego
CTF Categories
Web ExploitationCryptography Red TeamingReverseEngineering
Proficiency //
Web Application Security85%
Networking & Protocols80%
Python & Scripting75%
Linux Administration78%
Vulnerability Assessment82%
// ./experience --list

Experience.

Bug Hunter / Security Researcher
HackerOne Platform & Independent
Worked as a Bug Hunter on platforms like HackerOne as well as independently, successfully identifying and responsibly reporting multiple low to medium severity vulnerabilities across various web applications.
Web Application Security Tester
Self-Directed Research
Hands-on experience in Ethical Hacking, Vulnerability Assessment, Web Application Security Testing, Reconnaissance, and Security Misconfiguration Analysis across multiple web targets.
Network Security Student
NIELIT & IIT Kanpur
Strong understanding of Networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, Firewalls, VLANs, Routing, and secure network architecture. Completed Enterprise Network Administration & Cyber Security at NIELIT and On-Premises Hacking at IIT Kanpur.
CTF Player & Lab Enthusiast
TryHackMe & CyLab Academy (PicoCTF)
Active participation in Capture The Flag competitions and hands-on lab environments on TryHackMe (Top 8%, 38 rooms completed) and CyLab Academy (PicoCTF) platforms. Practicing web exploitation, privilege escalation, and forensics.

"I am passionate about defending systems and ready to contribute to the field of Cyber Security through continuous learning and practical experience."

— Prashant Nishad, @Octopu3
// ls certifications/

Certifications.

Full Web Ethical Hacking Course
Udemy
Completed
Enterprise Network Administration & Cyber Security
NIELIT
Completed
Cyber Security & On-Premises Hacking
IIT Kanpur
Completed
Introduction to Cyber Security
Cisco Networking Academy
Completed
Ethical Hacker
Cisco Networking Academy
Completed
Certified Cyber Security Professional
SpidervellA
Ongoing
🏆
6 Certifications Earned
From top institutions including IIT Kanpur, NIELIT, and Cisco Networking Academy
// nmap --bug-hunt targets.txt

Bug Bounty.

Active Bug Hunter on HackerOne and various independent programs. Successfully identified and responsibly disclosed multiple low to medium severity vulnerabilities across web applications.

Platforms //
H1 HackerOne THM TryHackMe PicoCTF
Targeted Programs //
Polygon Technology
Web3 / Blockchain
Low Severity
Hyatt Hotels
Hospitality
Low Severity
Gerer8
SaaS Platform
Medium Severity
Expedia Group VDP
Travel / E-commerce
Low Severity
Khan Academy
Education
Low Severity
MakeMyTrip
Travel / Booking
Medium Severity
6+
Programs Targeted
L–M
Severity Range
100%
Responsible Disclosure
// ./ctf-tracker --live

CTF Stats.

TryHackMe
@0ct0pu3
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Loading TryHackMe data…
CyLab Academy
@oct0pu3
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Rooms Done
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THM Badges
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CyLab Solved
// ls -la ~/projects

Projects.

// 01
SmartHomeTab
A smart, beautiful and fully customizable SmartHomeTab With Mini OSINT Features for your Browser — packed with search shortcuts, bookmarks, reminders, live clock and more.
JavaScriptChrome ExtensionOSINT
// 02
TCP Port Scanner
TCP Port Scanner is a fast multithreaded command-line tool for discovering open TCP ports and identifying common services on a target host.
socketthreadingargparse
// 03
Coming Soon
Threat Intelligence Platform — aggregating threat data for security analysts. Currently under active development.
PythonThreat IntelIn Progress
// ping octopu3

Get in Touch.

GitHub
github.com/0ctopu3
LinkedIn
Prashant Nishad
Email
kumrp541@gmail.com
H1
HackerOne
hackerone.com/0ctopu3
THM
TryHackMe
tryhackme.com/p/0ct0pu3
CyLab Academy (PicoCTF)
@oct0pu3
Looking to connect? I'm open to collaborations, security research opportunities, internships, and interesting CTF teams. Feel free to reach out via any platform above. I typically respond within 24–48 hours.

Always learning, Always improving.