rishsec

Master threat intelligence

A creator-led platform for practical threat intelligence training, dark web OSINT and 1:1 cyber mentorship, led by researcher Rishika Desai.

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Learn why attacks happen, not just how, from a threat researcher featured in Forbes and Dark Reading.

02 — Training

A 7-module program

Seven layers, from the intelligence lifecycle to attribution — taught the way analysts actually work.

01 · Module

Intelligence Lifecycle

Collection to reporting, the way analysts work.

02 · Module

Threat Actors & APTs

Classifying and tracking adversaries by TTPs.

03 · Module

OSINT Tools & Techniques

VirusTotal, MISP, OpenCTI and real automation.

04 · Module

Dark Web Investigations

Tor, markets, OpSec and threat-actor hunting.

05 · Module

IOCs & Detection

Indicators turned into detection and SIEM rules.

06 · Module

TI Report Writing

Confidence levels and defensible analysis.

07 · Module

Attribution & ATT&CK

Mapping TTPs to MITRE ATT&CK and attributing campaigns.

03 — Why RishSec

Why learn here

Practitioner-led, community-backed and grounded in real threat research, not recycled theory.

TrainingLive on Zoom

Learn why attacks happen, not just how

A 7-module intensive built from real threat research, from the intelligence lifecycle through to professional-grade report writing.

7training modules

8live sessions

CommunityGlobal

Join 60,000+ analysts in the community

Ongoing support, CTF challenges and a network that keeps growing long after the course ends.

60,000+community members

3×international speaker

RecognitionPress

Research featured in Forbes & Dark Reading

Learn from a Top 100 cyber influencer and threat researcher at BforeAI, cited across the industry.

Top 100cyber influencer 2025

Forbes& Dark Reading

04 — Pricing

Ways to learn with RishSec

Prices in INR. Mentorship prices exclude 18% GST, added at checkout. All sessions are live on Zoom and are not recorded.

Single Connect

₹699+ GST / call

One 30-minute 1:1 call with Rishika
Intake form reviewed before the call
A clear action plan sent afterwards
Live over Zoom, booked on Calendly

Best value Two Connects

₹999+ GST / 2 calls

Two 30-minute 1:1 calls with Rishika
A follow-up call to review progress
Action items between sessions
WhatsApp community access

Kickstarter Training

₹6,999/ 8 live sessions

Eight live threat-intelligence sessions*
A verifiable completion certificate
Student community access
Mock interview add-on: + ₹500

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*Live only, no recordings. Or pay ₹3,000 now, rest later on WhatsApp.

Founder

Rish Sec

Threat intelligence & dark web researcher Featured in Forbes & Dark Reading

60,000+community members

3×international speaker

7training modules

05 — Reviews

What students say

Real feedback from cybersecurity professionals who completed RishSec training.

SOC Analyst · Fortune 500 tech

“A clear understanding of the intelligence lifecycle and threat actors, with a real focus on application over theory.”

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Threat Analyst · Security consultant

“She connects everything with real-life examples and practical industry situations, which made it easy to apply.”

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Junior Analyst · SOC

“The most ROI of any training: deep sessions on TI, OpSec, dark web and open-source platforms. Highly recommend.”

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Contact

Have a question?

Course content, career guidance, corporate training or partnerships — we typically reply within 24 hours. Based in Pune, India, 10am–5pm IST.

rishika@rishsec.io

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RishSec mentorship application

1:1 Cybersecurity Mentorship · Private Consultation

Section 1 of 6 — Identity & Contact17%

Section 1 — Identity & Contact

Full Name *

Email *

Phone *

Include country code e.g. +91, +1

Time Zone *

Country *

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Section 3 — Motivation & Direction

What drew you to cybersecurity? *

Be specific — this is how your mentor prepares for Session 1.

Domain Interest *

Select up to 2. “I don’t know yet” is a valid answer.

Offensive Security / Penetration Testing

Ethical hacking, finding vulnerabilities before attackers do

Defensive Security / Blue Team / SOC

Monitoring, detection, incident response

Threat Intelligence / OSINT

Threat actor tracking, dark web research, intelligence analysis

Application Security / DevSecOps

Securing code, APIs, and software pipelines

Cloud Security

AWS, Azure, GCP security configurations

GRC — Governance, Risk & Compliance

DFIR — Digital Forensics & Incident Response

I don’t know yet — help me figure out where I fit

How have you been learning? *

Select all that apply

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Section 4 — Knowledge Self-Assessment

1 — No knowledge2 — Heard of it3 — Can explain it4 — Applied in lab/CTF5 — Used professionally

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CIA Triad
Network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, OSI)
Common attack types (phishing, malware, DDoS)
Security controls (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM)
Encryption & PKI (TLS, AES, certificates)
Web app concepts (HTTP, APIs, OWASP Top 10)
Linux & Windows internals
Scripting / programming (Python, Bash)
MITRE ATT&CK / security frameworks
Threat Intelligence lifecycle & reporting

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Section 5 — Technical Skills & Tools

1 — Never heard of it3 — Can explain it5 — Used professionally

Network & traffic analysis

OSINT & Threat Intelligence

Web app & exploitation

Hands-on Experience

Set up a virtual machine or home lab

Completed CTF challenges or wargames

Done a penetration test (practice or professional)

Written scripts or code for security tasks

Participated in a bug bounty program

None of the above — starting from scratch

Portfolio / Projects (optional)

GitHub, TryHackMe profile, write-ups, or any relevant project

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You’re in. Welcome to RishSec.

Payment confirmed and your application is submitted. Your mentor will review your intake answers before Session 1.

Check your email — confirmation + invoice + student ID is on its way.

You’ll receive a calendar booking link within 24 hours to schedule Session 1.

Join the RishSec student community on WhatsApp — link will be in your email.

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VirusTotal / URLScan / MalwareBazaar
Shodan / Censys
Maltego / SpiderFoot

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Wireshark / tcpdump
Nmap / Masscan

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Burp Suite / OWASP ZAP
Metasploit