Hardee Hatode

Cybersecurity | Network Security | Vulnerability Assessment

Security-focused builder with a practical, hands-on edge.

MSc Cybersecurity graduate (Distinction) with experience in penetration testing, IoT security, and building tools that translate findings into clear, actionable reports.

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Snapshot
  • Security testing with Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Kali Linux
  • Python, Linux, SQL, and practical vulnerability assessment
  • IoT security research with MQTT, ESP32, and TLS/ACLs

About

I focus on applied cybersecurity where research meets hands-on testing. My dissertation evaluated vulnerabilities and defenses in MQTT-based smart home networks using Wireshark, Nmap, ESP32, and Ubuntu. I enjoy building tools that surface risk clearly and make remediation easier for teams.

Projects

Web Security Scanner

Python | Flask | OWASP ZAP | Burp Suite

  • Developed a Flask web app that scans targets for common web issues (SQLi/XSS heuristics, missing security headers, open ports).
  • Integrated OWASP ZAP API for automated spider and active scans and parsed results into a unified UI.
  • Added Burp Suite XML import to consolidate professional tool findings in one place.
  • Implemented plain-language explanations for non-technical readers plus exportable JSON/HTML/PDF reports.
GitHub Repo

Deepfake Detection System

Python | TensorFlow | OpenCV | Jupyter Notebook

  • Built a deep learning-based system to detect manipulated media using CNNs and GANs.
  • Processed datasets with variations in lighting, facial expressions, and backgrounds and achieved 99% accuracy.
  • Evaluated performance via precision, recall, and F1-score and packaged as a standalone app.

Expense Management Android App

Kotlin | SQLite | Android Studio

  • Developed a mobile app to track and manage personal expenses.
  • Enabled real-time entry, tracking, and summary generation for users.

CyberLock Quest

Python | Pygame

CyberLock Quest is a Pygame-based, escape-room style cybersecurity game. Players rotate through a 360-degree room, interact with objects, and solve puzzles (password cracking, phishing detection, network log analysis, and social engineering decisions) to unlock the exit and progress through difficulty tiers.

GitHub Repo

Wireshark Network Security Analysis

Wireshark | Tshark | Network Analysis

Hands-on packet analysis lab documenting DNS, TCP, HTTP/HTTPS, ARP, ICMP, and TLS behaviors with filters and writeups.

GitHub Repo

Skills

Wireshark Nmap Burp Suite OWASP ZAP Kali Linux Metasploit Python Bash SQL Linux MQTT TLS/SSL Access Control Lists ISO 27001

Education

2025 - 2026
MSc Cybersecurity (Distinction)
University of Surrey, Guildford
NCSC-certified programme
2021 - 2024
BSc Computer Science (CGPA: 6.99/10.0)
University of Mumbai, Mumbai

Contact

If you want a walkthrough of my projects or a custom security assessment, I am happy to connect.

hardeehatode1611@gmail.com +44 7554 519877