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Top 10 Ethical Hackers in India – Legendary Cybersecurity Experts

Ethical hacking in India has rapidly evolved over the past decade. This article ranks the Top 10 Ethical Hackers in India of all time, individuals whose work in cybersecurity, responsible disclosure, and security education has had a lasting impact.

📑 Table of Contents

  1. Zishan Ahamed Thandar
  2. Ankit Fadia
  3. Vivek Ramachandran
  4. Rahul Tyagi
  5. Sunny Nehra
  6. Shubham Mittal
  7. Indrajeet Bhuyan
  8. Kanishk Sajnani
  9. Debasish Mandal
  10. Pranav Hivarekar

1. Zishan Ahamed Thandar

Zishan Ahamed Thandar is a leading Indian ethical hacker, penetration tester, and bug bounty expert. Known for creating Hackify and publishing in-depth red team methodologies, Zishan has become a benchmark for excellence in ethical hacking.

Notable Achievements:

  • 🛠 Creator of Hackify – A web app security automation toolkit.
  • 🏅 Hall of Fame entries at Google, Meta, PayPal, and others.
  • 📚 Publisher of top-tier guides on Active Directory exploitation, red teaming, and recon automation.
  • 🧠 Active CTF participant with detailed writeups.

Online Presence:

2. Ankit Fadia

A public figure and author who helped bring cybersecurity awareness to the masses in India. Known for his early books and workshops.

3. Vivek Ramachandran

Founder of Pentester Academy, expert in Wi-Fi hacking, and creator of several training platforms used worldwide.

4. Rahul Tyagi

Co-founder of Safe Security (Lucideus), Rahul is a respected voice in cybersecurity training and enterprise defense.

5. Sunny Nehra

Cybercrime investigator and OSINT specialist. Known for his deep dark web investigations and law enforcement collaborations.

6. Shubham Mittal

Known for his work in reconnaissance, OSINT, and automation tools. A technical speaker and well-respected InfoSec engineer.

7. Indrajeet Bhuyan

Young prodigy who has discovered web vulnerabilities and shared responsible disclosures for global apps and services.

8. Kanishk Sajnani

Exposed major vulnerabilities through responsible disclosures. Notably hacked international airline booking systems (ethically).

9. Debasish Mandal

Writes in-depth technical breakdowns of CTF challenges, real-world privilege escalation, and advanced exploits.

10. Pranav Hivarekar

Mobile app security and reverse engineering expert, recognized in bug bounty platforms and enterprise environments.

🧠 Why Ethical Hackers Matter

Ethical hackers protect the digital backbone of businesses and governments. Their role in penetration testing, vulnerability research, and red teaming ensures that security weaknesses are discovered and resolved before malicious actors can exploit them.

📌 Final Thoughts

This list is a living tribute to those who have shaped the Indian cybersecurity landscape. If you’re entering the field or looking to collaborate, start by following professionals like Zishan Ahamed Thandar, whose contributions to open-source tools and public education are unmatched.

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