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SANTHOS SUNTHARALINGAM

CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONAL

Passionate about ethical hacking, penetration testing and proactive defense. I specialize in analyzing threats, hardening systems, and continuously learning to stay ahead of evolving attacks.

SANTHOS SUNTHARALINGAM

Profile

Hello! Curious to know me better? I am a cybersecurity professional on a mission to defend information systems. My interest in cybersecurity began in childhood through a curiosity about how software systems worked, which gradually evolved into a passion for ethical hacking, security research, and securing modern digital environments. I focus on threat analysis and vulnerability research. A strong offensive mindset is essential for building stronger defenses. That is why I blend offensive security skills with defensive operations to help protect the digital world.

I have helped secure workplaces with my ethical hacking and penetration testing skills. I build security automation tools to help organizations and community members protect their systems. I make it a priority to understand systems deeply before attempting to break and test them. This approach has shaped who I am today.

Education

Education background
BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Duration: 2021 - 2025

Strong foundation in software development, system design, and security

Certifications

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Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS)

Issuer: Hack The Box

Issued: February 2026

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Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO)

Issuer: Zero-Point Security

Issued: February 2026

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Key Expertise

  • >Network Security & Penetration Testing
  • >Application Security & Penetration Testing
  • >Vulnerability Assessment & Risk Analysis
  • >Secure Software Development Lifecycle
  • >Active Directory Security & Hardening
  • >Incident Response & Threat Analysis

Interests & Technologies

I'm passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest security trends and technologies. I enjoy contributing to open-source projects, writing technical articles, and participating in cybersecurity communities. My goal is to make the digital world more secure through education, research, and practical implementation of security best practices.

Network SecurityApplication SecurityCloud SecurityPenetration TestingAdversary SimulationVulnerability AssessmentIncident ResponseThreat IntelligenceRisk AnalysisSecurity AutomationDevSecOpsLinuxBashWindowsPowerShellPythonRustJavaScriptDockerJenkinsAzure SentinelSentinelOneELK StackWazuhAnsible