Profile

Hello, I'm Henil Gandhi.

Cybersecurity Engineer | Ethical Hacker | Risk Management

About Me

Hello! I'm Henil Gandhi, a passionate and driven Master's student in Cyber Forensics & Security at the Illinois Institute of Technology. With a strong foundation in cybersecurity, I specialize in web application security, penetration testing, and digital forensics. My journey in cybersecurity began with a curiosity about technology, and over the years, I've cultivated a deep interest in how digital systems can be secured, optimized, and protected from threats.

I have hands-on experience with various security tools like Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, and Kali Linux, and I'm proficient in Python and Shell scripting for automating security tasks and vulnerability assessments. I have also participated in multiple cybersecurity hackathons, including IISF CTF, where I honed my skills in real-world scenarios. In addition to my technical expertise, I believe in the power of knowledge sharing and enjoy collaborating with others to build better security solutions. Feel free to explore my projects and achievements here. I look forward to connecting with like-minded professionals and continuously learning and growing in this dynamic field of cybersecurity.

Skills

Core

  • Ethical Hacking
  • VAPT
  • Web Application Security
  • API Security
  • Android Security
  • Risk Management
  • GRC
  • Owasp Top 10
  • NIST
  • ISO 27001
  • SOC Analysis

Programming Languages

  • Python
  • Shell Scripting
  • C/C++

Tools & Frameworks

  • Burp Suite
  • Nmap
  • Metasploit
  • Splunk
  • Wireshark
  • SIEM Tools
  • Power BI
  • GitHub
  • IDS/IP
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Projects & Papers

Research Paper

Understanding File System Forensics

Co-authored a paper in Digital Forensics in the Age of AI.

Read the Paper
CyberHunt Project

CyberHunt

Penetration testing project with vuln assessments & exploitation.

View on GitHub
Web App Security

Web App Security in Web 2.0

Beginner-friendly research paper on web app vulnerabilities.

Read the Paper

Certifications

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Security+

Aug 2025

Certified Appsec Practitioner - Secops Group

Certified Appsec Practitioner - Secops Group

Jan 2024

IBM Cyber Security Analyst

IBM Cyber Security Analyst

Mar 2022

Honors & Achievements

Microsoft Hall of Fame

Microsoft Hall of Fame

May 2024

Apple Hall of Fame

Apple Hall of Fame

Dec 2022

Acknowledgement by Indian Government

Acknowledgement by Indian Government

Nov 2022

Certificate of Appreciation from Lenovo

Certificate of Appreciation from Lenovo

Oct 2022

Letter of Appreciation from LG

Letter of Appreciation from LG

Oct 2022

Winner of IISF CTF Competition

Winner of IISF CTF Competition

Mar 2022

Blog

Writeup Preview

Landing My First Cybersecurity Internship in USA

Read on Medium

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