🛡️ Cybersecurity Researcher | Founder @ Cyber Tech Associates | MSc Cybersecurity (Northeastern University, Boston)
Hey there! I’m Anveeksh Mahesh Rao, a cybersecurity professional, entrepreneur, and researcher passionate about building secure digital ecosystems and empowering the next generation of cyber professionals.
🔹 Founder of Cyber Tech Associates, a cybersecurity training & consulting venture that has trained over 10,000+ students and collaborated with global tech partners.
🔹 Currently pursuing MSc in Cybersecurity at Northeastern University (Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Boston).
🔹 Areas of expertise include cyber forensics, threat analysis, GRC & compliance, AI-driven cyber defense, and digital forensics investigations.
🔹 Passionate about combining policy-making, technical defense, and business strategy to create safer digital infrastructures.
- 🧩 Cybersecurity Research: Human-centered cybersecurity, blockchain & DAO governance, AI-driven threat defense
- 🏗️ Projects: WebSky (AI-driven VAPT helper), WebLoopholeScanner, Employee Security Monitoring SaaS
- 🎓 Education: Northeastern University — CY5001, CY5250, CS5600, CY6740
- 🤝 Communities: NEU Blockchain Research Team | NUCCDC | IDEA Venture Lab | Leo Club International
2020 – Present
- Trained 10,000+ students through workshops & certifications in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and ethical hacking.
- Partnered with Wix, SOC, We360.ai, and several academic institutions for cyber awareness campaigns.
- Led corporate workshops for banks, colleges, and startups on Cybercrime Investigation & Forensics.
- Designed the tool WebNetScan — a passive network and website scanner.
2025 – Present
- Engaged in cyber threat modeling, risk assessment, and critical infrastructure defense research.
- Working on projects involving spectral radius modeling, GPG key management, and CTF simulations.
| Category | Tools |
|---|---|
| Languages | Python, Bash, HTML, JavaScript, SQL |
| Cyber Tools | Wireshark, Burp Suite, Nmap, Splunk, Metasploit, Autopsy, GPG |
| Cloud & Infra | AWS, Azure, Firebase |
| Frameworks & Compliance | NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, SOC2 |
| Research & Documentation | LaTeX, Markdown, Asciinema, GitHub Pages |
🔹 WebSky
A lightweight, terminal-first VAPT helper integrating Nmap, TLS Analyzer, and AI-assisted vulnerability mapping.
A safe, passive website scanner that generates structured JSON reports for compliance testing and secure audits.
A cloud-based endpoint and activity monitoring platform integrating SOC, SIEM, and AI analytics for enterprise defense.
- 🦁 LEO – Lion of the Year Award (LCFI)
- 🧩 Accepted to NEU Blockchain Research Team
- 🏅 Zolve Need-Based Scholarship Winner (2025)
- 🎤 Guest Faculty & Cybersecurity Workshop Speaker at multiple universities
- 🧠 Certified CISCO CCST
- 🌐 Website: www.cybertechassociates.com
- 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anveekshmaheshrao
- 📧 Email: anveekshmaheshrao@gmail.com
- 🐙 GitHub: github.com/anveekshmaheshrao
- 🎥 YouTube: Anveeksh Mahesh Rao
— Anveeksh Mahesh Rao