Hi, I'm Kotagiri Mansi
"Think like an attacker, build like a defender."
A 3rd-year B.Tech Cybersecurity student passionate about network defense, threat analysis, and practical security tools. Learning networking, cybersecurity tools, and concepts.
About Me
My Passion for Cybersecurity
Hi, I am Kotagiri Mansi, currently a 3rd-year B.Tech student in Cyber Security at Swami Vivekananda Institute of Technology with a CGPA of 9.21 (up to 4th semester).
I have a strong interest in cybersecurity, network defense, and practical security analysis. I want to build a career as a SOC (Security Operations Center) Analyst, helping organizations monitor live traffic, detect security incidents, analyze threats, and protect digital assets from cyber attacks.
My approach to security is simple: "Think like an attacker, build like a defender." Understanding how attackers scan networks and exploit vulnerabilities allows me to design better detection rules and defensive safeguards.
SOC Analyst / Blue Team Security Specialist
Threat detection, packet analysis & defense
Building Python tools for real-world scenarios
Quick Details
- Name Kotagiri Mansi
- Focus Area Cybersecurity & SOC Defense
- Current Degree B.Tech in Cyber Security (3rd Year, 2028)
- Academic Score 9.21 CGPA (up to 4th Sem)
- Location Hyderabad, India
- Email mansikotagiri@gmail.com
- Languages English, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi
Skills & Tools
Programming & Databases
Networking
Tools
Projects
Real-world tools developed for network monitoring, wireless defense, and SOC analysis.
Argus Adversarial Tool for SOC
Threat Emulation & Blue Team TestingA defensive testing tool designed to simulate attack patterns, verify SOC alert rules, and help blue teams discover visibility gaps.
- Simulates threat behaviors to test SIEM/SOC alert triggers.
- Helps identify missing detection rules and log blind spots.
Packet Sniffer
Traffic Capture & Protocol InspectorA real-time network traffic sniffer that captures live packets, decodes TCP/UDP headers, and presents stream logs via a Tkinter GUI.
- Extracts live IP addresses, source/dest ports, and protocol types.
- Saves logs for network analysis and displays packets in real time.
PyWiFi Scanner
Wireless Network SecurityA Python tool designed to scan nearby wireless networks, verify SSID security parameters, and alert users against Evil Twin attacks.
- Discovers nearby SSIDs and analyzes authentication settings.
- Flags unencrypted or duplicate rogue access points.
Education
Swami Vivekananda Institute of Technology
B.Tech in Cyber Security
Gowtham Junior College
Intermediate (MPC – Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry)
Rainbow High School
Secondary School Certificate (SSC - 10th)
Certifications & Workshops
Practical industry simulations, university workshops, and cybersecurity training.
Cybersecurity Analyst Job Simulation
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) via Forage
Practical exercises simulating real SOC analyst tasks, vulnerability triage, and enterprise security workflows.
Certification in Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
IBM
Core foundational concepts of AI systems, data patterns, and modern computational models.
Certificate of Participation – Blue Team Cybersecurity
Centre of Excellence in Cybersecurity & DEIS, JNTUH
Hands-on exposure to defensive security practices, log inspection, and defensive posture.
Certificate of Participation – Cybersecurity Workshop
IIT Hyderabad (Elan & nVision)
Engaged in intensive sessions on modern cybersecurity tools and attack surfaces.
Participation Certificate – Smart India Hackathon (SIH 2025)
Ministry of Education & Innovation Cell
Collaborated in national hackathon solving real-world technological challenges under tight deadlines.
Cybersecurity Workshop – IIT Hyderabad
Elan & nVision | January 2026
Participated in technical workshops on security techniques, threat vectors, and mitigation tactics.
Blue Team Cybersecurity Workshop
Organized by Centre of Excellence in Cybersecurity and DEIS, JNTUH, Hyderabad
Learned blue team defense methodologies, network analysis fundamentals, and threat hunting insights.
Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025
National Innovation Event
Participated with team members to ideate, prototype, and build tech solutions for societal needs.
IBM Workshop
IBM Technology Engagement
Participated in hands-on technology sessions covering emerging software and enterprise concepts.
Get In Touch
Interested in discussing cybersecurity, SOC analyst opportunities, or collaborating on security tools? Reach out!