Hritik Jain

CTO

London, England, United Kingdom6 yrs 4 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Transformed a startup into a global cybersecurity leader.
Developed industry-first phishing training reducing susceptibility by 85%.
Spearheaded global expansion in cybersecurity training.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Expert specializing in AI-driven training and vulnerability management.

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Skills

Core Skills

CybersecurityAiBusiness DevelopmentPhishing AwarenessPenetration TestingSecurity ResearchVulnerability ResearchThreat IntelligenceBug BountySocial EngineeringSecurity AwarenessRisk Mitigation

Other Skills

AI-driven phishingbehavioral simulationsrisk analyticscybersecurity servicesgovernancecyber attack simulationphishing trainingrisk detectionvulnerability detectionsecurity automationrisk analysissecurity controlsBurp SuiteMetasploitRisk Assessment

About

I am on a mission to empower businesses worldwide with cutting-edge cybersecurity awareness behavior strategies, ensuring employees become the first line of defense against cyber threats. As the Co-Founder & CTO of White Coast Security and SimUphish, I have led the transformation of a small cybersecurity startup from Dubai into a global leader in gamified cybersecurity training and social engineering employee training. Our AI-powered phishing training services and security awareness gamification techniques help businesses test employees’ phishing awareness, protect employee emails, and strengthen overall cyber resilience. Our Milestones and Innovations– ✔Developed a market-leading phishing email training for employees, reducing phishing susceptibility rates by over 85%. ✔Created a proprietary cybersecurity awareness platform, setting a new benchmark for security awareness program ideas. ✔Designed and launched the industry’s first hardware-based antivirus kiosk, a game-changer in data security awareness training systems. ✔Expanded globally, helping businesses across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond enhance staff security awareness training.

Experience

6 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 11 mos

Current Experience

White coast security

2 roles

Member of the Management Board

May 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos · Global

Transitioned from CTO to Member of the Management Board, shaping strategic direction across cybersecurity services.
Spearheaded growth initiatives in the Middle East and Africa, aligning cybersecurity excellence with business development.
Focused on high-impact governance and investor alignment to ensure global competitiveness and service resilience.

cybersecurity servicesbusiness developmentgovernanceCybersecurityBusiness Development

Director, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer

Dec 2019 – May 2024 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Global

Led the development of next-gen cybersecurity solutions, including cyber attack simulation tools, phishing training services, and anti-phishing solutions, ensuring organizations can test employees' phishing awareness and protect employee emails.
Implemented advanced risk detection and threat analysis strategies, reducing cybersecurity incidents and strengthening data security awareness training systems for global clients.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless global delivery of security awareness training with hosting, enhancing overall staff security awareness training.
Boosted client satisfaction and retention by leading a skilled team dedicated to employee security awareness training, helping organizations build a resilient cybersecurity culture.

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Simuphish

Director & Chief Technology Officer

May 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos · Global

Founded SimUphish to revolutionize cybersecurity awareness using AI-driven phishing and behavioral simulations.
Developed a trusted platform featuring deepfake simulations and multi-channel attack vectors for real-time risk analytics.
Spearheaded global expansion and licensing strategies, aligning product development with business growth and partnerships.

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Synack red team

Security Researcher

Jan 2021 – Jul 2024 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Conducted penetration testing on client environments, identifying critical vulnerabilities and enhancing data security awareness training systems.
Developed custom security automation tools and scripts, improving research efficiency and vulnerability detection.
Contributed technical insights to the Synack knowledge base, advancing cybersecurity awareness behavior within the global community.

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Techhack technologies

Security Researcher

Sep 2020 – Dec 2020 · 3 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Led vulnerability research and threat intelligence assessments, ensuring organizations could effectively test employees' phishing awareness and mitigate cyber risks.
Assisted in the development of security controls, enhancing staff security awareness training programs.
Conducted risk analysis and penetration testing, utilizing industry-leading tools like Nmap, Burp Suite, and Metasploit to identify security gaps.
Key Achievements
Identified and reported over 10 critical vulnerabilities.
Developed and presented a threat intelligence report to the security team.
Collaborated with the security team to implement security controls and mitigate threats.
Enhanced skills in vulnerability analysis, threat intelligence, and risk assessment.

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Kyrion technologies

Information Security Analyst

Jun 2020 – Jul 2020 · 1 mo · New Delhi, Delhi, India

Assisted in analyzing security threats and implementing risk mitigation strategies to strengthen enterprise security.
Developed and implemented security controls and policies, improving staff security awareness training programs.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance security awareness training with hosting, ensuring phishing email training for employees was both effective and scalable.
Demonstrated a strong understanding of phishing training programs, ransomware tests, and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
Utilized penetration testing tools and security frameworks to assess vulnerabilities, aligning with security training company best practices.
Key Achievements:
Assisted in developing and implementing a security incident response plan
Collaborated with the security team to conduct a vulnerability assessment and penetration test
Developed and presented a security awareness training program to the Kyrion Technologies team

risk mitigationsecurity controlsphishing trainingRisk MitigationSecurity Awareness

Bugcrowd

Security Researcher

Mar 2020 – Sep 2020 · 6 mos

Conducted vulnerability research and discovery on various applications and systems
Identified and reported critical security flaws to top-tier companies
Collaborated with Bugcrowd's team to validate and prioritize vulnerabilities
Developed and honed skills in vulnerability exploitation and mitigation
Demonstrated expertise in ethical hacking and bug bounty programs
Utilized tools and techniques such as Nmap, Burp Suite, and Metasploit
Key Achievements:
Identified and reported over 50 critical vulnerabilities
Earned over $$$$$ in bug bounty rewards
Collaborated with Bugcrowd's team to develop and implement vulnerability management strategies

vulnerability researchbug bountysecurity controlsVulnerability ResearchBug Bounty

Hackerone

Security Researcher

Mar 2020 – Sep 2020 · 6 mos

Participated in bug bounty programs for various companies
Conducted vulnerability research and discovery on web applications and systems
Identified and reported security flaws to companies through HackerOne's platform
Collaborated with HackerOne's team to validate and prioritize vulnerabilities
Developed and honed skills in vulnerability exploitation and mitigation
Demonstrated expertise in ethical hacking and bug bounty programs
Utilized tools and techniques such as Nmap, Burp Suite, and Metasploit
Key Achievements:
Identified and reported over 30 critical vulnerabilities
Earned over $$$$ in bug bounty rewards
Collaborated with HackerOne's team to develop and implement vulnerability management strategies

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Hack the box

Penetration Tester (PRO HACKER)

Feb 2020 – Sep 2020 · 7 mos

Engaged in real-world penetration testing challenges, enhancing my expertise in security awareness gamification and phishing simulation techniques.
Conducted vulnerability research and discovery, focusing on social engineering employee training and security awareness training for enterprises.
Identified and exploited vulnerabilities to simulate cyberattacks, refining data security awareness training systems.
Leveraged industry-standard tools like Nmap, Burp Suite, and Metasploit to test employees' phishing awareness and improve cybersecurity awareness behavior.
Key Achievements:
Completed over 50 penetration testing challenges and exercises
Developed and presented a penetration testing report to the TryHackMe community
Collaborated with the TryHackMe community to develop and implement penetration testing strategies

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Tryhackme

Penetration Tester

Oct 2019 – Sep 2020 · 11 mos

Participated in penetration testing challenges and exercises
Conducted vulnerability research and discovery on various systems and applications
Identified and exploited vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access
Developed and honed skills in vulnerability exploitation and mitigation
Demonstrated expertise in penetration testing and ethical hacking
Utilized tools and techniques such as Nmap, Burp Suite, and Metasploit
Key Achievements:
Successfully completed over 50 penetration testing challenges and exercises
Developed and presented a penetration testing report to the TryHackMe community
Collaborated with the TryHackMe community to develop and implement penetration testing strategies