{"id":28446,"date":"2025-02-11T11:55:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T06:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/?p=28446"},"modified":"2025-02-11T11:56:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T06:26:49","slug":"anubhav-sharma-cybersecurity-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/anubhav-sharma-cybersecurity-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"How does Cashfree Payments support career development for tech professionals?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a8fae5cb501e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #364250;color:#364250\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #364250;color:#364250\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a8fae5cb501e\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/anubhav-sharma-cybersecurity-journey\/#A_passion_ignited\" >A passion ignited<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/anubhav-sharma-cybersecurity-journey\/#Joining_Cashfree_Payments\" >Joining Cashfree Payments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/anubhav-sharma-cybersecurity-journey\/#Thriving_in_collaboration\" >Thriving in collaboration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blogrevamp.cashfree.com\/anubhav-sharma-cybersecurity-journey\/#Looking_ahead\" >Looking ahead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI was always fascinated by how things break,\u201d<\/em> says <strong>Anubhav Sharma, Senior Product Security Engineer at Cashfree Payments.<\/strong> Hailing from Rajasthan, Anubhav\u2019s fascination with ethical hacking as a college student led him to transform his interests into a career in cybersecurity. From conducting ethical hacking workshops in small villages to safeguarding critical payment infrastructure for Cashfree Payments, Anubhav\u2019s journey is a great example of passion and perseverance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_passion_ignited\"><\/span><strong>A passion ignited<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anubhav\u2019s journey with ethical hacking began in college. <em>\u201cBack then, I didn\u2019t even know the term cybersecurity,\u201d<\/em> he admits. Inspired by prominent hackers of the time, he pursued a hands-on training course in Ahmedabad during his third year of engineering, learning the fundamentals of ethical hacking and exploring the bug bounty ecosystem. As he picked up the nuances of finding system vulnerabilities, Anubhav began to teach and train others on the basics of ethical hacking in the interiors of Rajasthan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When he started his career, Anubhav gained exposure to both service-based and product-based environments, testing and securing over 100 applications. Eventually he realised his true interests lay in understanding payment systems\u2014and therein started his journey in fintech.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joining_Cashfree_Payments\"><\/span><strong>Joining Cashfree Payments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI first heard of Cashfree Payments when I was watching Shark Tank India and saw the company as one of the sponsors. It was around that time that I was exploring the fintech space, and Cashfree Payments seemed like a promising place to work,\u201d<\/em> <strong>Anubhav shares.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, as a Senior Product Security Engineer, he handles end-to-end security for Cashfree Payments\u2019 products. <em>\u201cWe do everything from threat modelling during ideation to post-deployment security reviews,\u201d<\/em> he shares. His team prioritises building secure, compliant, and scalable systems. Notably, his implementation of CVE blockers and API security scanners underscores Cashfree Payments\u2019 commitment to robust cybersecurity measures. Anubhav\u2019s first bug bounty success came at Cashfree Payments when he identified a vulnerability in a third-party tool. <em>\u201cThe company supported me in reporting it globally, and I was credited with a CVE ID,\u201d<\/em> he says proudly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thriving_in_collaboration\"><\/span><strong>Thriving in collaboration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anubhav credits Cashfree Payments\u2019 flat structure and easy access to leadership for empowering him to innovate and excel.<em> \u201cThis is the first company where I\u2019ve had such easy access to the CTO,\u201d <\/em>he says. He believes that this openness, coupled with a focus on ownership, has allowed him to thrive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reflecting on his own journey, he says,<em> \u201cAt Cashfree Payments, your ideas and efforts are valued from day one. For those who are starting out in their careers, it&#8217;s important to understand the importance of taking ownership of your work because that\u2019s the first step to learning and eventual growth.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anubhav\u2019s contributions extend beyond the workplace. With Cashfree Payments\u2019 support, he presents at industry events, sharing insights into fintech security.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking_ahead\"><\/span><strong>Looking ahead<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His advice to aspiring security professionals? <em>\u201cTake ownership of your work, be curious, and make the best use of opportunities to grow.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From exploring ethical hacking as a college student to securing fintech infrastructure, Anubhav\u2019s journey at Cashfree Payments is a powerful testament to how curiosity, resilience, and the right environment can transform passion into meaningful impact. At Cashfree Payments, a culture of empowerment and innovation ensures that individuals don\u2019t just work\u2014they thrive, grow, and lead.Interested in joining our engineering team? Explore careers at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashfree.com\/careers\/\">Cashfree Payments here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI was always fascinated by how things break,\u201d says Anubhav Sharma, Senior Product Security Engineer at Cashfree Payments. Hailing from Rajasthan, Anubhav\u2019s fascination with ethical hacking as a college student led him to transform his interests into a career in cybersecurity. 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