Security Engineer
Keshav Malik
Keshav is a highly skilled and enthusiastic security engineer with a passion for all things tech, automation, and hacking. He is constantly seeking out new opportunities and innovative solutions to complex problems. This translates to the blogs written by him on his tech adventures.
Expertise
- Cybersecurity Blogs
- Front End Development
- Information Security
- Ethical Hacking
Experience
With over 2 years of experience, Keshav is currently working at LinkedIn as an information security engineer and has worked at various other companies such as FourKites, CloudNext Technologies, and CloudSEK.
Education
- Chandigarh University, B.Tech Information Security
- Data Structures and Algorithms – Geeks For Geeks
- Advanced Front End Web Developer using ReactJS
Credentials
- Microsoft Training Associate
- Certified Blockchain Basic Expert
- AWS Security Fundamentals
- Hacker Rank Problem Solving
Awards
- Security Intelligence Engineer 2018 – Explorer Award
- Security Intelligence Engineer 2018 – Mastery Award
Work at Astra
- How Autonomous Pentesting Finds What Scanners Miss
- What is Vulnerability Prioritization & Why Now?
- Offensive Security Testing: A Realistic Guide by Experts
- A Comprehensive Guide to OWASP Penetration Testing
- External Penetration Testing Tools: A Purpose Built Guide
- Outsource Penetration Testing: What Actually Works in 2026
- A 101 Guide to Web Application Security
- Types of Web App Attacks Explained by Experts
- Common Web Application Vulnerabilities: Expert’s Opinion [2026]
- Top 10 API Security Companies To Consider in 2026
- Building Customer Trust at Scale with Trust Centers
- EU CRA Explained: Requirements, Timeline & Compliance
- Model Inversion Attacks: When AI Reveal Their Secrets
- Prompt Injection in LLMs: Complete Guide for 2026
- How to Get UL 2900 Penetration Testing Service
- How do Cloud Scanners Handle Zero Trust Security?
- RBI Cybersecurity Compliance Checklist for Banks & NBFCs in 2026
- Trust Centers for Compliance: HIPAA, PCI DSS & SOC 2 Made Simple
- Building a Trust Center: A Complete Guide to Security Transparency
- A Practical DORA Compliance Testing Checklist
- API Security Testing with DAST vs. SAST Approaches
- Role of DAST in DevSecOps Maturity Models
- How to Get NIST CSF Certification in 2026
- 10 Best Penetration Testing Companies in 2026 Australia & New Zealand
- 10 Best Penetration Testing Companies in 2026 Worldwide & USA
- How Often Are VMs Scanned in Azure CSPM?
- How to Prevent and Fix Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) in APIs
- Adversarial Exposure Validation: A Complete Guide
- A Guide to Comprehensive Payment Gateway Testing
- What is FedRAMP Penetration Testing? – Complete in Guide 2026
- What Is FedRAMP Vulnerability Scanning? Requirements, Tools & Best Practices
- A 101 Guide to GDPR Vulnerability Assessment
- SOC 2 Compliance and Vulnerability Scanning: A Complete Guide
- A Guide to Fintech Security
- Risk Assessment: An Expert Guide
- AI Pentesting: Learning to secure AI agents, LLMs, & MCPs
- Complete Guide to Network Risk Assessment
- Why is Fintech API Security Important in 2026
- A Complete Guide to Fintech Cloud Security
- A Complete Guide to Cloud Risk Assessment
- Security Risk Assessment: A Comprehensive Guide
- API Security Testing for Healthcare: A Guide
- Trust Center: A Comprehensive Guide for Organizations
- API Security Complete Guide
- OWASP Mobile Top 10 2024: A Security Guide
- Shadow APIs vs Zombie APIs – All You Need to Know
- Zombie APIs: What They Are and Why You Should Care
- What are Shadow APIs? How to Detect and Prevent Exposure?
- Top Cybersecurity Trends Shaping 2026
- AI in Cybersecurity: Benefits and Challenges
- OWASP API Top 10 Explained with Real-World Examples
- API Security Checklist: A Developer’s Guide
- A Step-by-Step NIST Compliance Checklist
- Demystifying NIST Vulnerability Management: A Comprehensive Guide
- GDPR Penetration Testing: Navigating Compliance Safely
- PCI Vulnerability Scan: Your Comprehensive Guide
- A Comprehensive Guide to Azure Data Security
- Secure Your Applications with Azure PaaS Security
- NIST Risk Management Framework Overview
- Decoding SOC 2 Reports: Why They Matter & The Role of Penetration Testing
- A Closer Look at NIST Vulnerability Assessment Process
- What is Continuous Vulnerability Scanning?
- 6-Step Android App Security Checklist
- Mastering AWS Cloud Security: A Practical 6-Step Checklist
- 6-Step OWASP Mobile App Security Checklist
- 7-Step Android Pentesting Checklist for Secure Android Apps
- What is Continuous Vulnerability Management?
- 3-Step Guide to Understanding Azure Security Management
- A Detailed Guide to NIST 800-171 Vulnerability Scanning
- PCI Compliance Checklist: 12 Requirements To Know
- What is PCI Risk Assessment: An In-Depth Guide
- Top 12 Mobile App Penetration Testing Tools
- 6 Practical Cyber Security Tips for Startups on a Budget
- Are Humans the Weakest Link in Cyber Security?
- Top 10 Exploited Vulnerabilities in 2026 [Updated]
- A Detailed Guide to Firewall Penetration Testing
- Web Server Pentesting- What, Why, and How
- What is Cloud Security Assessment?
- What is Application Security Audit?
- A Step-by-Step Guide to PCI Penetration Testing
- A Complete Guide to Automated Vulnerability Scanning
- Automated VS Manual Security Testing – Which One to Choose?
- Top Automated Security Testing Tools in 2026 (Feature Comparison + Expert Reviews)
- A Quick Guide on SQL Server Audit
- What is Network Security Audit and Why is it important?
- Google Cloud Security : Best practices and Security tools
- Why Defining Penetration Testing Scope is Important? – ASTRA
- NIST Penetration Testing: A Comprehensive Guide
- A Detailed Guide to Android Penetration Testing
- Types of Penetration Testing: A Comprehensive Guide
- Why Penetration Testing is Important
- A Comprehensive guide to iOS Penetration Testing
- Google Cloud Penetration Testing: Ensuring Cloud Security
- Penetration Testing Contract – You Need to Know About
- Everything You Need to Know About OWASP Top 10 2021
- What is Gray Box Penetration Testing?
- What Is Dynamic Application Security Testing? Explained in 2026
