Tarun N.

Hi! I'm Tarun N. — a tech geek who's been adventuring in the world of computers since I was a kid. I learned by breaking things, tinkering with games, and exploring how systems worked under the hood. My journey began with solving programming problems on HackerEarth and LeetCode, but I quickly realized I was more fascinated by how things truly functioned than just writing code.

That curiosity pulled me into cybersecurity — starting out with HackTheBox back in the days when you had to hack your way through the signup page just to get an invite. Since then, I've been hooked on uncovering vulnerabilities, solving challenges, and turning curiosity into a career.

Today, I'm a Master's graduate in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, and a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in penetration testing and ethical hacking. I've led critical security initiatives at industry giants like IBM Software Labs and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

I'm passionate about web application security, Active Directory exploitation, red teaming, CTF competitions, and building security tools that make a difference. For me, every exploit is a lesson, every defense a challenge, and every project an opportunity to push the limits of security.