Solution: I created BugShield, a solution based on ModSecurity that intelligently protected organizations from targeted web-based threats. The system continuously monitored live HTTP traffic and identified fraudulent activities. It allowed for continuous scanning to identify vulnerabilities and employed BugSense intelligence to automatically patch them without altering the source. A user-friendly interface was integrated to make the process simple for the user.

Achievement: BugShield became a robust line of defense against threats like DDoS, XSS, SQL Injection, and more, continuously adapting to emerging vulnerabilities. By integrating scan results to generate automatic WAF signatures, I provided a new layer of protection that was more resilient and flexible.

BugShield became a significant success in the cybersecurity market, marking key milestones:

1. Raised USD 40k in seed funding, showing strong investor confidence in the product.
2. Won awards for the best security product, underscoring its innovation and effectiveness.
3. Successfully developed and led a team of 10 security experts, fostering collaboration and skill growth.
4. Acquired 20+ customers in the enterprise segment, demonstrating the product’s appeal and relevance in addressing real-world security challenges.

Although BugShield is now discontinued, the experiences and insights gained from its development continue to influence my current work in cybersecurity at Sucuri.

Problem

Employees can turn rogue and steal confidential data. Even network firewalls will fail to detect data theft done via USB disks.

Solution

I made a USB disk monitoring system that can help to prevent data breaches by alerting users when an unauthorized USB disk is attached to a computer. It also identifies what data is copied to/from the USB devices.

Achievement

The system could monitor and track the use of USB devices on a computer, and alert the user or network administrator if any unauthorized devices were connected or if any suspicious activity is detected. This can help prevent data breaches and protect the security of the information stored on the computer.  such as those related to data protection and privacy.

There was a gap between digital and physical. People wished they could interact with information on their phones instead of taking a photo.

Solution

I made a platform where business/individuals could generate one-page profiles (like LinkTree) and link it to a QR code that could be scanned.

Some features:

• Links to social profiles
• Vcard download
• Locate me (via HTML5 GPS Location)
• Buy product
• Contact form

SaaS platform also provided analytics for the QR Code scans along with relevant demographic parameters.

Achievement

I was invited to pitch on the Techsparks Regional Roundtable in Ahmedabad on 14th July 2012.

The project was selected as one of the participants for Microsoft Appfest as a part of Guiness Book World Record attempt.

I was introduced to computers in a cyber cafe circa 2003. I saw that it was extremely difficult for cyber cafe admins to check the status of computers, and to lock/shut down.

Solution

I made a client-server application for remote control and monitoring of computers. While it was designed for a LAN, it could work over WAN using port forwarding.

Achievement

This was my first student project but it was robust, and the institute had me install it on their computers for their use. I won the first prize in the state-level tech fest, which boosted my confidence.