Pentester · CTF Player · Security Researcher
Security analyst with hands-on experience in real-world web application pentesting and vulnerability research.
About
I'm Adarsh SR, a cybersecurity practitioner and competitive CTF player with a sharp focus on web application penetration testing, vulnerability research, and offensive security. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Applications at Yenepoya University, Bangalore.
I'm the founder of TRIADA — one of India's top 1% competitive CTF teams. I've designed and deployed 30+ challenges across web, reverse engineering, cryptography, and forensics for live competitions.
I'm also a core team member at VULNCON, a national-level cybersecurity conference dedicated to vulnerability research and offensive security — contributing to design, web presence, and event operations.
What I do
A narrow focus on offensive security — from live engagements to competitive research to event execution.
I identify and validate real-world vulnerabilities — broken authentication, IDOR/BOLA, access control flaws, and logic bugs — and deliver structured reports with proof-of-concept and clear remediation guidance.
Active competitor in international CTF competitions across web exploitation, reverse engineering, cryptography, and forensics. I don't just solve — I build and organize.
End-to-end design and execution of large-scale CTF competitions — from challenge creation and infrastructure to sponsor coordination and event management.
Experience
Practical experience across offensive security engagements, team leadership, and event organization.
Confidential
TRIADA CTF Team
VULNCON
Team Triada
CTF's Organized
3
Total Participants
350+
Challenges Designed
30+
Total Prize Pool
₹5.3L+
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Active in international competitions: UTCTF, DiceCTF, HackIM (Nullcon), UIUCTF, and more
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Designed and developed 30+ CTF challenges across web, reverse engineering, cryptography, and forensics
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Built and deployed a full-stack CTF platform used in live competitions
Events organized
Organized the first Capture The Flag competition at Yenepoya University — establishing a competitive cybersecurity culture within the institution and scaling to an inter-college format.
Organized a 24-hour offline duo-format CTF competition.
Projects
Focused, purpose-built tools and platforms used in real engagements and competitions.
A focused Google dork generator that automates targeted reconnaissance queries for any domain — built for fast, effective recon during security assessments.
A custom-built intentionally vulnerable platform for practicing and demonstrating real-world web exploits — SQL Injection, XSS, IDOR, SSRF, and file upload vulnerabilities.
Python-based security automation toolkit built for SOC workflows during a TCS engagement. Log parsing, anomaly detection, threat-intel enrichment (AbuseIPDB, VirusTotal, OTX), and automated HTML reporting.
Custom deployment of CTFd v3.8.2 powering TRIADA CTF '26. Fully redesigned UI, tiered sponsor integration, Easter egg challenge flag, and custom frontend enhancements — serving 125+ participants across a 24-hour competition.
Achievements
Threat Hunting CTF, Seasides Goa
Seasides Offline CTF 2026
BSides Bangalore CTF
bi0s CTF
Gallery
Writeups
I publish detailed technical writeups covering CTF challenge solutions and vulnerability research. Each writeup breaks down the approach, exploitation path, and key takeaways — written to be useful, not just correct.
Contact
Available for web application pentests, CTF design, and security consulting. Feel free to reach out for collaborations, engagements, or just to say hi.