5+ years breaking systems professionally. Web apps, APIs, mobile, cloud, and AI — I find the vulnerabilities that matter before attackers do.
I'm Nikhil Nair, with 5+ years in offensive security, penetration testing, vulnerability research, and red teaming. I specialize in finding the vulnerabilities that matter: the ones attackers would actually chain into real-world impact.
My research has been recognized by 100+ organizations including Adobe, LG, Intuit, Ericsson, and the U.S. Department of State. Outside client work, I hunt bugs on HackerOne and Bugcrowd, and solve CTFs to stay sharp.
Start an engagement →From web apps and APIs to mobile platforms and cloud infrastructure, I find and validate real risk before attackers do, with detailed reports your engineering team can actually act on.
Start an engagement →Most breaches start at the application layer. I dig deep into the logic, not just the checklist, hunting for the vulnerabilities scanners miss and attackers don't.
Cloud sprawl and network complexity hide more risk than most teams realize. I map your real exposure: misconfigs, weak segmentation, lateral paths, before someone else does.
Compliance audits don't scare real attackers. I simulate them, chaining techniques across your environment to find what detection would miss and defenders wouldn't expect.
From VAPT engagements and responsible disclosure to security research and collaboration, I'm always open to connecting with fellow security professionals.