Rakshita Gupta

Cybersecurity Analyst - Offensive Focused

Professional Background

I'm a cybersecurity student specializing in offensive security and exploit development. My interests span across penetration testing and adversary simulation. I enjoy understanding how systems behave internally and how they can be broken in controlled, ethical scenarios.

My journey began with experimenting on security challenges on TryHackMe and HackTheBox. Over time, this curiosity evolved into building my own offensive tools, competing in CTF competitions, and working through hands-on labs that shaped my skills in vulnerability analysis, post-exploitation, and penetration testing.

I love keeping myself updated in the field of cybersecurity. My approach blends theoretical understanding with practical implementation. I continuously refine my techniques by sharing knowledge and contributing to the community.

Technical Skills & Expertise

Cybersecurity Domains

Red Teaming, Blue Teaming, Privilege Escalation, Post-Exploitation, Network Security

Tools & Frameworks

Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Nessus, Hydra

Scripting & Payload Development

Custom Reverse Shells, Shellcode Development, AV/EDR Evasion, Encryption & Obfuscation

Exploitation & Testing Skills

Vulnerability Assessment, OSINT, Privilege Escalation (Linux/Windows), Linux/Windows Exploitation

Platforms & Labs

TryHackMe, Hack The Box, MalwareBazaar, AnyRun

Programming Languages

Python, Bash, PowerShell

Achievements & Recognition

Microsoft Certified SC-900
By Microsoft
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified Networking Professional
By Oracle Corporation
Holmes CTF 2025
476th Place out of 7085 teams (top 7%), by HackTheBox
Pentathon CTF 2025
41st Place out of 4000+ teams, by AICTE, India
upCTF 2026
56th Place out of 323 teams (top 17%), by University of Porto, Portugal