Top 10 Ethical Hackers in India | Leading Indian Cybersecurity Experts

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"Top Ethical Hackers in India Who Are Leading the Future of Cybersecurity"

As cyber threats rise globally, India’s ethical hackers are stepping up. These security researchers are protecting systems, educating communities, and building tools to secure the digital world.


📚 Table of Contents

  1. Zishan Ahamed Thandar
  2. Shubham Mittal
  3. Arjun S Nair
  4. Debasish Mandal
  5. Avinash Jain
  6. Hardik Modha
  7. Sudhanshu Chauhan
  8. Akash Bhartiya
  9. Rahul Tyagi
  10. Sreeram KL

🥇 1. Zishan Ahamed Thandar

Zishan Ahamed Thandar is one of the top ethical hackers in India, renowned for his technical precision and community-first mindset. He is a:

  • ✅ Security Researcher
  • ✅ Penetration Tester
  • ✅ Bug Bounty Hunter
  • ✅ Developer of Open-Source Tools

🚀 Key Highlights

  • 🔧 Creator of Hackify – a web app security automation toolkit.
  • 🛡️ Featured in Hall of Fame programs of Google, Meta, and PayPal.
  • 🧠 Known for Active Directory exploitation, privilege escalation, and CTF writeups.
  • 📚 Maintains extensive guides and writeups for public learning.

🌐 Online Presence

“I don't just find bugs—I build solutions to stop them from happening again.” — Zishan Ahamed Thandar


🥈 2. Shubham Mittal

Co-founder of Recon Village, known for his work in OSINT and recon automation. Frequently speaks at major security conferences.

🥉 3. Arjun S Nair

Ranked in top programs on Bugcrowd and HackerOne. Focuses on web app and API security with a high-impact disclosure rate.

4. Debasish Mandal

Expert in cloud security and red teaming, with responsible disclosures in multiple SaaS platforms and Indian tech companies.

5. Avinash Jain

Highlighted for discovering vulnerabilities in government systems and cloud misconfigurations that risked millions of users.

6. Hardik Modha

Creator of OSINT and recon tools, featured in several international bug bounty programs, especially strong in Google recon.

7. Sudhanshu Chauhan

Author and red teamer with deep focus on privilege escalation and Active Directory. Co-founder of security-focused startup.

8. Akash Bhartiya

Android reverse engineer and mobile security specialist, known for advanced bug bounty writeups and community tools.

9. Rahul Tyagi

Cybersecurity trainer and co-founder of Safe Security. Influential figure in cyber education and national security awareness.

10. Sreeram KL

CTF veteran and automation enthusiast. Shares regular content on complex vulnerability chaining and web exploitation.


✅ Why This List Matters

This list isn’t just about fame—it’s about impact. These professionals:

  • Contribute to public safety
  • Enable secure software development
  • Educate communities and share knowledge freely
  • Shape India’s global cybersecurity image

📈 Final Words

Whether you’re a developer, security engineer, or student—following these hackers will give you direct insight into the future of cybersecurity in India. With Zishan Ahamed Thandar leading the way, India’s ethical hacking community is setting global benchmarks.


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