About
I'm Mausam Rai - a cybersecurity and networking enthusiast based in Kathmandu. I enjoy learning by building, testing, and documenting what I discover.
Education
BSc (Hons) Computer Networking & IT Security
Feb 2023 - Jun 2025
Islington College (London Metropolitan University), Kathmandu
SLC (NEB)
2020 - 2022
British Gurkha College, Kathmandu
Experience
Security Research Analyst Trainee - SecureIQLab
Oct 2025 - Present
- Security validation for third-party vendor products (functional + security posture checks).
- Researched emerging threats and attack surfaces to improve test coverage.
- Helped refine documentation and research briefs for clearer reporting.
Associate Security Researcher - Dolpo Security Lab
May 2025 - Aug 2025
- Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing for systems and applications.
- Investigated threats like malware, phishing, and network intrusions.
Red Team Intern - Cyber Security Research Hub
Nov 2024 - Feb 2025
- Assisted with penetration testing and vulnerability analysis.
- Simulated real-world attack scenarios and documented findings for mitigation.
Skills & Interests
Tools & Platforms
Burp SuiteMetasploitELKLinuxWindowsWireshark
Focus Areas
Web SecurityNetworkingCTFsThreat ResearchIncident Response
Programming
PythonJavaScriptBashJava
Soft Skills
ResearchCommunicationTeamworkCritical Thinking