Goutham Reddy Bhumireddy

About Me

Cybersecurity graduate student with expertise in web security, risk management, and phishing simulation techniques. Certified by ISC2, with hands-on experience in threat analysis, network defense, and cybersecurity automation. Passionate about securing enterprise systems and educating users through interactive security tools.

Education

• University Of Central Missouri — Master’s In Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (08/2023–05/2025)
• Course Work: Web Application Security, Disaster Management, Information Assurance, Advanced Networking, Business Recovery, Risk Management.

Professional Experience

• Smart Bridge – Salesforce Developer Catalyst Intern
  • Automated business workflows using Apex, improving process efficiency by 30%.
  • Developed secure API integrations to protect sensitive customer data.
  • Earned Apex Specialist & Process Automation Super Badges, demonstrating secure coding preferences.

Skills

• Networking: TCP/IP, Subnetting, Firewalls, VLANs, Network Handling
• Security Tools: Burp Suite, Wireshark, OWASP ZAP, NETASPLOIT
• Programming: Python, C, HTML/CSS, Bash Scripting
• Databases: MYSQL, MongoDB
• Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (Ubuntu, Kali)

Certifications

• ISC2 Certified Cybersecurity (CC): Certified professional specializing in cybersecurity principles, risk management, and best practices for securing systems and networks.
• IBM Cybersecurity Tools & Attacks: Completed the IBM Cybersecurity Tools & Attacks certification, focusing on practical skills related to network security, attack techniques, and defense mechanisms.
• EC-Council SQL Injection Attacks: Specialized in recognizing and defending against SQL injection attacks, with hands-on experience in penetration testing.
• IBM Cybersecurity Compliance & Frameworks: Gained expertise in compliance with cybersecurity frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR, ensuring organizational alignment with security standards.
• IBM Operating Systems: Administration & Security: Acquired practical knowledge in administering and securing operating systems, focusing on Windows and Linux environments.

Projects

• Enhancing Cybersecurity Awareness Through Phishing Simulation: Developed a phishing simulation tool to educate users on recognizing phishing attempts, reducing corporate vulnerability to social engineering attacks.
• Malicious URL Detector by Chrome Extension: Created a Chrome extension that analyzes URLs for known malicious patterns, alerting users before they access harmful websites, enhancing browser security.
• Cybersecurity Chat Bot: Built an interactive chatbot that educates users on cybersecurity best practices, including password hygiene and email phishing awareness, using machine learning to improve over time.
• Analyzing and Mitigating Social Engineering Attacks: Analyzed various types of social engineering attacks and created strategies for mitigating them within organizations through training and awareness programs.
• Enhancing IoT Devices with AI: Conducted a study on integrating AI-powered security features into IoT devices, improving their resistance to common attacks while maintaining user privacy.

Organizations

• Cybersecurity Club (ACME) – Execution Team Lead: Led the execution team in organizing cybersecurity events and training sessions, enhancing awareness and knowledge within the student body.