Dr. Sahil Baghla

Dr. Sahil Baghla

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India
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𝗛𝗶, 𝗜’𝗺 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗮, 𝗮 𝘃𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗢 𝗮𝗻𝗱…

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    EH1-Infotech Cybersecurity

    Punjab, India

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    Wordwide

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    Mohali / Chandigarh, India

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    India (Pan-India Outreach)

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    Mohali, India

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    Punjab, India

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Education

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    CT University

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    Thesis Topic: Main Determinant Factors of Cybercrime and How to Overcome It in Online Businesses of Punjab

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Volunteer Experience

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    President

    Anti Hacking Welfare Society

    - Present 14 years 6 months

    Education

    Anti Hacking Welfare Society (Regd. NGO, Est. 2011) is India’s first anti-hacking non-governmental organization dedicated to building a cyber-secure nation through public awareness, ethical outreach, and youth empowerment.

    We regularly share verified cybercrime updates, hacking news, and practical cybersecurity tips to help individuals, families, and organizations stay protected in the digital world.

    Our flagship campaign, #IndiaAgainstHacking, is a nationwide movement to fight…

    Anti Hacking Welfare Society (Regd. NGO, Est. 2011) is India’s first anti-hacking non-governmental organization dedicated to building a cyber-secure nation through public awareness, ethical outreach, and youth empowerment.

    We regularly share verified cybercrime updates, hacking news, and practical cybersecurity tips to help individuals, families, and organizations stay protected in the digital world.

    Our flagship campaign, #IndiaAgainstHacking, is a nationwide movement to fight cybercrime by spreading digital awareness and promoting a culture of safe internet use.

    The organization operates under the leadership of Dr. Sahil Baghla (Cybersecurity Author & Advisor), who initiated this national mission to promote cybersecurity literacy.

    Key Areas of Work:

    Cybersecurity awareness programs and seminars across schools, colleges, and communities
    Vulnerability reporting and advisory support for public websites
    Digital campaigns and citizen engagement
    Youth-led volunteer activities and public interest initiatives
    Independent research in the field of cybersecurity and ethical hacking

    This voluntary role is non-commercial and independent of EH1-Infotech Cybersecurity Pvt. Ltd. operations.

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    Core Contributor

    WordPress

    - Present 5 years 2 months

    Science and Technology

    Volunteer Contributor to the WordPress Core Team (Occasional Contributions)

    Profile at: https://bit.ly/3GpiLrV

    Successful Reported Bug Closure Ticket at: https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/55070
    Mentioned in [55470] on Core SVN: Media: improve display of cropped image in media editor (andy786)
    https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/55470/

    Listed as a hall of fame of the 'Thank you contributors List' (Sahil B.) who contributed to WordPress Version 6.2…

    Volunteer Contributor to the WordPress Core Team (Occasional Contributions)

    Profile at: https://bit.ly/3GpiLrV

    Successful Reported Bug Closure Ticket at: https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/55070
    Mentioned in [55470] on Core SVN: Media: improve display of cropped image in media editor (andy786)
    https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/55470/

    Listed as a hall of fame of the 'Thank you contributors List' (Sahil B.) who contributed to WordPress Version 6.2.
    https://wordpress.org/news/2023/03/dolphy/

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    Professional Networking Volunteer

    WhatsApp Inc.

    - Present 8 years 6 months

    Social Services

    I am successfully volunteering (Social Services) by personally connecting verified professionals and connecting them with their professional mates at WhatsApp Groups for an instant connection as under:

    Pentester - Freelancers India:
    Group for Ethical Hackers & Penetration Testers in India doing freelancing. They can find clients & work opportunities from each other. Further, they have an instant messaging platform to share their updates in Penetration Testing. News, Questions &…

    I am successfully volunteering (Social Services) by personally connecting verified professionals and connecting them with their professional mates at WhatsApp Groups for an instant connection as under:

    Pentester - Freelancers India:
    Group for Ethical Hackers & Penetration Testers in India doing freelancing. They can find clients & work opportunities from each other. Further, they have an instant messaging platform to share their updates in Penetration Testing. News, Questions & Articles etc.

    HR & Job Aspirants Tricity:
    This group is for HR professionals from IT companies in the Tricity region (Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula), as well as job-seeking candidates. HRs from various IT firms regularly share job openings directly from their offices and engage in discussions related to human resources topics such as hiring updates, policies, openings, and other relevant issues.

    Tricity Trainers:
    This group is for only Trainers providing Training at different Institutes for IT, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, etc, related courses at Tricity (Chandigarh, Mohali & Panchkula). In the group, trainers find Job openings at different institutes and also online training delivery opportunities from each other (Full/Part-Time)

    Tricity Freelancer:
    This group is for freelancers at Chandigarh, Mohali & Panchkula related to all IT related fields. They find new clients and work opportunities from each other

    Cyber Security Tips:
    This group is for sharing Cyber Security News, Books, Magazine, updates, articles and questions for each other.

    I am supporting my professional community by Professional Networking Volunteer role as Group Admin. If you also want to be part of any group as above. You can message me at LinkedIn.

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    Brand Ambassador

    Open Hand Solutions

    - 2 months

    Social Services

    I'm excited to announce that my volunteer role culminated in being awarded the position of Ambassador for the HR4HR event. The HR4HR Club acts as a platform to engage HR professionals in the Tricity region, keeping them informed about the latest trends in the HR field. Guided by the core principles of CONNECT, LEARN, INSPIRE, EXCEL, the focus is on delivering real value to participants. The event, organized by Open Hand Solutions on 14th December, 2019 at the Software Technology Parks of India…

    I'm excited to announce that my volunteer role culminated in being awarded the position of Ambassador for the HR4HR event. The HR4HR Club acts as a platform to engage HR professionals in the Tricity region, keeping them informed about the latest trends in the HR field. Guided by the core principles of CONNECT, LEARN, INSPIRE, EXCEL, the focus is on delivering real value to participants. The event, organized by Open Hand Solutions on 14th December, 2019 at the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), Sector 75, Mohali, was a success, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to contribute to its promotion.

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Honors & Awards

  • Bug Bounty Awarded for reporting OWASP A2 2017: Broken Authentication Vulnerability

    WordPress | Hackerone

    Back in June 2022, I discovered a security bug with WordPress, a popular website tool, installed on 800+ million Websites. It was like finding a hidden treasure on the internet. Little did I know that this discovery would lead to something special. 🌟

    After months of behind-the-scenes efforts, I am proud to announce that the WordPress team recognized my contribution in September 2023 and awarded me a $300 bug bounty! 🏆

    Here's the interesting part: The problem I found was so…

    Back in June 2022, I discovered a security bug with WordPress, a popular website tool, installed on 800+ million Websites. It was like finding a hidden treasure on the internet. Little did I know that this discovery would lead to something special. 🌟

    After months of behind-the-scenes efforts, I am proud to announce that the WordPress team recognized my contribution in September 2023 and awarded me a $300 bug bounty! 🏆

    Here's the interesting part: The problem I found was so sneaky that hardly anyone knew about it. But WordPress saw how much effort I put in, and they decided to give me this prize.

    Now, here's the even more exciting part!

    You might already know that I launched my book, "WordPress Security Secrets Revealed," in May 2023!

    This unexpected reward feels like a little bonus from the universe, saying, "You're doing a great job!"

    Remember, it's not about the size of the reward; it's about the difference we make on our journey. Together, we can make the internet a safer place.

  • Best Cyber Security Consultant of the Year Award

    by Indian Government Chief Guests and Guests of Honor on behalf of Topnotch Foundation

    GLOBAL BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2023 is the country's most authoritative award for the Business sectors, organized by Top-notch Foundation. In association with "INDIA NEWS" as Telecast Partner and "Medgate Today" as Magazine Partner.

    Topnotch Foundation felicitated Winners of Global Business Achievement Awards 2023. Awards were given to the organizations and individuals who have contributed remarkably to business by innovating for increased efficiency and improved performance at…

    GLOBAL BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2023 is the country's most authoritative award for the Business sectors, organized by Top-notch Foundation. In association with "INDIA NEWS" as Telecast Partner and "Medgate Today" as Magazine Partner.

    Topnotch Foundation felicitated Winners of Global Business Achievement Awards 2023. Awards were given to the organizations and individuals who have contributed remarkably to business by innovating for increased efficiency and improved performance at large.

    After preliminary research on their end, this award recognized and rewarded "MR. SAHIL BAGHLA," among others in India, for outstanding services and contributions to the Business Sector. He was awarded "BEST CYBER SECURITY CONSULTANT OF THE YEAR" in India.

    The event was organized on a grand level at HOTEL SHANGRI-LA EROS, New Delhi, on 23rd March 2023. The ceremony was held to acknowledge and felicitate the leading contributors who have taken the initiative to bring a pleasant and powerful change in a plethora of fields such as Healthcare, Education, and Business. The announcements of winners were made on 23rd March 2023

    The Winners, including individuals and organizations from all across India, were felicitated by Chief Guests at the event. Numerous eminent personalities were invited as Chief Guests and Guests of Honour. They graced the occasion with their august presence. These included Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma (Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Govt. of India), Shri Ramdas Athawale(Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment of India), Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste(Union Minister for Steel & Rural Development Govt of India), Dr. RAGHURAJ SINGH (Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Government of Uttar Pradesh), Shri Rajkumar Chahar(Member of the Lok Sabha), Dr. Rajdeep Roy (Member of the Lok Sabha) & Ms. Dreamgirl Hema Malini (India Film Actress & Member of Parliament, Loksabha).

    Read Award news at: https://bit.ly/3ZsF6LR

  • Awarded as the Ambassador for HR4HR Event at Software Technology Park of India, Mohali

    Open Hand Solutions

    Awarded as the Ambassador for HR4HR event. HR4HR club is a forum where HR professional of the Tricity region (Chandigarh, Mohali & Panchkula) meet and forum make them aware of the latest trends in the HR field. The main aspects of HR4HR club are CONNECT, LEARN, INSPIRE, EXCEL. The event was organized at Software Technology Park of India (STPI), Mohali

    Ambassador Certificate uploaded at: https://bit.ly/3K2LkxN

  • India's 'Best Educationist Award' Presented By Ex-Director CBI/CFSL Govt. Of India

    International Institute of Education & Management (IIEM)

    India's ‘BEST EDUCATIONIST AWARD’ and a Certificate of Education Excellence in recognition of outstanding achievements and remarkable role in the field of Ethical Hacking & Cyber Security Education from IIEM during a national seminar on “Health, Education and Economic Development” on August 30, 2019, at New Delhi by INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL, New Delhi. And, it was presented by dignitaries Dr. V. N. Sehgal Ex-Director CBI/CFSL Govt. Of India, Major T.C. Roy Indian Army, Acharya Dr. Lokesh…

    India's ‘BEST EDUCATIONIST AWARD’ and a Certificate of Education Excellence in recognition of outstanding achievements and remarkable role in the field of Ethical Hacking & Cyber Security Education from IIEM during a national seminar on “Health, Education and Economic Development” on August 30, 2019, at New Delhi by INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL, New Delhi. And, it was presented by dignitaries Dr. V. N. Sehgal Ex-Director CBI/CFSL Govt. Of India, Major T.C. Roy Indian Army, Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni Renowned Spiritual Guru and Peace Ambassador, and others. 

    Best Educationist Award Certificate uploaded at: http://bit.ly/3K1xlrW

  • Award of Honour

    Swami Vivekanand Institute of Engineering & Technology, Banur

  • Guest of Honor

    Ghubaya College Of Engg. & Technology, Fazilka

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    Vyas Institute of Engineering & Technology, Jodhpur, Rajasthan

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    Malout Institute of Management and Information Technology, Malout, Punjab

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    Padmabhooshan Vasantdada Patil Institute Of Technology,Bavdhan, Pune, Maharashtra

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    Rayat & Bahra Institute of Management, Hoshiarpur, Punjab

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    Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab

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    KCL Institute of Management and Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab

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