Hi, I am Shlok Kesarwani

Cyber Security Researcher // Active Directory // Red Team

Shlok Kesarwani - Cyber Security Researcher

Who I am

About

I'm Shlok Kesarwani, a B.Tech Cyber Security student and Red Team enthusiast passionate about securing digital environments. My expertise lies in Active Directory exploitation, network penetration testing, and vulnerability research. As a community builder,I'm Ex Chapter Lead Null Vadodara chapter and contribute to global conferences like Black Hat India.

I hold advanced certifications including CRTP, PNPT, eJPTv2, and CEH Master. I actively engage in CTFs, DANTE Pro Labs, and build practical environments to sharpen my offensive security skills and share knowledge with the InfoSec community.

  • Active Directory & Red Teaming
  • Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Research
  • Community Building & Security Events

Selected Work

Projects

What I use

Skills

Offensive Security & Red Team

  • Active Directory Exploitation
  • Kerberos Attacks & AD CS Abuse
  • Local & Domain Privilege Escalation
  • Lateral Movement & Bypasses
  • Web & Network Penetration Testing
  • CTF Challenge Development

Scripting & Tools

  • Python
  • PowerShell
  • Bash
  • Docker & Containerization
  • Custom Tooling (UserMint, Recon Scripts)

Where I've worked

Experience

CTF Operations Head • Black Hat India

Jun 2026 — Present

  • Managing CTF operations and facilitating global cybersecurity briefings.
  • Collaborating with researchers and the global InfoSec community.

Red Team Intern • Confidential

Jul 2026 — Present

  • Executing domain attack paths and identifying vulnerabilities across corporate networks.
  • Practicing advanced Red Team operations including lateral movement and privilege escalation.

Latest Thoughts

Technical Blogs

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Contact

Want to collaborate, hire me, or just talk shop? Email me and I'll get back to you ASAP.

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