FOUNDER // IDEVSEC
Kashish Kanojia
aka CyberFascinate
"Security is not a product you purchase, it's a practitioner-led process of continuous technical integrity. At IDevSec, we build systems that don't just detect threats, but operationally negate them."
Role
Founder & CEO — IDevSec
India · Remote-first
“In high-stakes operations, the difference between success and failure isn't the number of tools you have, but the speed of context. We build IDevSec to provide the clarity practitioners need when every second counts.”
Kashish is a cybersecurity researcher and practitioner known online as CyberFascinate, specializing in penetration testing, digital forensics, ethical hacking, and VAPT. He has deep operational experience across law enforcement cyber units, national-level event orchestration, and enterprise security architecture.
He is recognized in the Hall of Fame of the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, India's NCIIPC, and 20+ global programs across government, defense, and enterprise targets.
What is Kashish Kanojia's Professional Experience?
Founder & CEO
May 2024 – PresentIDevSec
Architecting practitioner-led security platforms and leading global infrastructure hardening operations.
Ex-Founder & POC
Feb 2024 – Feb 2026DCG-91124 Gurugram (DEF CON Group)
Established and led the official DEF CON chapter activities in Gurugram.
GPCSSI Intern 2025
Jun 2025 – Jul 2025Haryana Police
Strategic cybersecurity and forensics internship. Advanced threat intelligence and operational analysis.
R&D Intern - IFSO/NCFL Special Cell
Sep 2024 – Oct 2024Delhi Police
Focused on cybercrime investigation research and digital forensics tool development.
GPCSSI Intern 2024
Jun 2024 – Jul 2024Haryana Police
Developed 'SecuForensix' and 'Firewall Notifier'; researched anti-forensic techniques.
What Expert Certifications Does Kashish Hold?
What are the Key Security Projects Managed?
CirrusCtrl
2025 – PresentAdvanced cloud security management and automation framework.
Firewall Notifier
2024 – PresentReal-time network security monitoring and alerting system.
Forensic Insight
2024 – PresentDigital forensics tool for deep-level evidence analysis and visualization.
How Does Kashish Contribute to the Cybersecurity Community?
0x0 PIR4T3S
Leading a global cybersecurity movement. Organized BIT-SEC-CON 0x1 International Conference.
DCG-91124 Gurugram (DEF CON Group)
Established and led the official DEF CON chapter in Gurugram.
Global Cybersecurity Association (GCA)
Contributing to global security policy and industry collaboration.
openSUSE Asia Summit 2025
Collaborated on international open-source community orchestration.
OWASP Noida
Providing strategic guidance for the OWASP local chapter.
BSides Noida
Co-founded and led the BSides conference in the Noida region.
What Organizations Have Recognized Kashish Kanojia in their Hall of Fame?
22+ recognized vulnerability disclosures across government, defense, and enterprise
U.S. Department of Defense
2025 · via HackerOne
NASA
2024 · via Bugcrowd
Indian Government / NCIIPC (NTRO)
2024 · National
University of Melbourne
2024 · via Bugcrowd
Bureau of Indian Education
2024 · via Bugcrowd
Bureau of Indian Affairs
2024 · via Bugcrowd
Air Canada
2024 · via Bugcrowd
U.S. Department of Labor
2024 · via Bugcrowd
Ab InBev
2024 · via Bugcrowd
Postal Regulatory Commission
2024 · via Bugcrowd
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
2023 · via Bugcrowd
Ulta Beauty
2023 · via Bugcrowd
CSOSA
2023 · via Bugcrowd
U.S. International Trade Commission
2023 · via Bugcrowd
Lumen Technologies
2023 · via Bugcrowd
Bureau of Land Management
2023 · via Bugcrowd
Inter-American Foundation
2023 · via Bugcrowd
Service NSW
2023 · via Bugcrowd
U.S. International Development Finance Corp.
2023 · via Bugcrowd
Office of the MN Secretary of State
2023 · via Bugcrowd
Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission
2023 · via Bugcrowd
Adore Me
2023 · via Bugcrowd
What Advisory and Judging Roles has Kashish Served?
What are the Core Areas of Technical Expertise?