🎓 Threat Intelligence & Cyber Mentorship

Master Threat Intelligence

with Rishika Desai

Creator-led cybersecurity platform specializing in practical threat intelligence training, dark web OSINT, and cyber mentorship

Learn from a leading threat intelligence researcher featured in Forbes and Dark Reading. 7-module intensive program teaching why attacks happen, not just how.

Threat Intelligence: Analyst Kickstarter Training Read the Blog
rishsec — threat-intel-lab ~ zsh
rishika@rishsec ~ python3 osint_scan.py --target apt41 --tools virustotal,urlscan,malwarebazaar
[+] Initiating threat actor profiling...
[+] Fetching IOCs from MalwareBazaar... 142 samples found
[*] MITRE ATT&CK mapping: T1566, T1055, T1082, T1041
[+] Dark web correlation complete — 3 forum matches
[*] Generating TI report... confidence level: HIGH
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Training Modules

Comprehensive intensive program on threat intelligence — from fundamentals to professional-grade report writing

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Intelligence Lifecycle

Understand the complete threat intelligence lifecycle, from collection to reporting, and how professional CTI analysts operate in real environments.

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Threat Actors & APTs

Learn how threat actors are classified, profiled, and tracked. Understand adversary motivations, TTPs, and campaign patterns across threat groups.

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OSINT Tools & Techniques

Hands-on with VirusTotal, URLScan, MalwareBazaar, MISP, and OpenCTI. Learn OSINT frameworks and automation strategies used by analysts.

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Dark Web Investigations

Safe navigation of the dark web, Tor basics, market analysis, operational security (OpSec), and threat actor hunting techniques.

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IOCs & Detection

Work with Indicators of Compromise, detection theory, operational defense, and how intelligence drives security operations and SIEM rules.

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TI Report Writing

Create professional threat intelligence reports, apply confidence levels, write legally defensible analysis, and present findings to stakeholders.

Threat Intelligence: Analyst Kickstarter Training

A practitioner-led programme built for beginners who want to break into threat intelligence — with real frameworks, real tools, and a clear career path.

MENTORSHIP

Most courses teach tools.
We teach you how analysts think.

Focused 30-minute 1:1 calls built entirely around your background and goals. No generic curriculum — every session is prepared from your intake assessment so none of your time is wasted.

Batch open · 4 seats remaining
30-min sessions via Zoom (recorded) · IST / GMT / EST
Fully personalised — no generic curriculum

Is This For You?

✓ This is for you if
You're a student wanting to break into cybersecurity with no clear path
You're in IT and want to transition into a security analyst role
You want Threat Intelligence, OSINT, or SOC experience — not just certifications
You're a career changer who is serious and done with generic content
You want a mentor who has done real dark web investigations and OSINT
✗ This is NOT for you if
You're looking for a shortcut certificate without doing the work
You want someone to hand you a roadmap with no accountability
You're not willing to complete between-session labs and assignments
You have 5+ years of experience and need specialist consulting, not mentorship

Before & After

Before Rishsec Mentorship
Watching YouTube tutorials in circles with no direction
Don't know which certification to start with
No practical lab experience or portfolio to show
Can't explain what you'd do in a SOC or TI role
Applying to jobs with nothing relevant to show
After Rishsec Mentorship
Clear domain specialisation and 90-day roadmap built for you
Structured certification path guided by a practitioner
Real lab work documented as portfolio pieces
Can articulate your analyst role with confidence
Resume reviewed, LinkedIn optimised, GitHub presentable

What Happens in Each 30-Min Call

Every call is 30 minutes. Your intake form is read before Session 1 so the first minute goes straight to what matters — not introductions.

Session What Actually Happens What You Walk Away With
Session 1 — Audit & RoadmapYour mentor reads your intake form before the call. The 30 minutes go straight into understanding your background, where you want to go, and what's in your way. No re-explaining from scratch.A personalised roadmap: what to learn, in what order, what to skip.
Session 2 — Follow-up1–2 weeks after Session 1. You’ve had time to act on the plan. This call checks what’s working, what’s blocking you, and refines the direction based on what you’ve actually done.Adjusted plan, unblocked, and clear on the next 30 days. (Two Connects only)

Each session is 30 minutes · Intake form reviewed before Session 1 · No two students get the same roadmap

Choose Your Package

Not a course. Not a subscription. A private consultation ecosystem — priced for serious learners.

Single Connect
₹699 + GST
1 × 30-min session
One focused 30-minute call. Come with a specific question, a career decision to make, or just need a direction. You leave with clarity.
30-min 1:1 call with Rishika
Intake form reviewed before the call
Action plan + next steps sent after
Via Zoom (recorded) · Schedule on Calendly
Best Value
Two Connects
₹999 + GST
2 × 30-min sessions
Session 1 is a deep audit — your background, where you want to go, and a concrete roadmap. Session 2 (1–2 weeks later) is a follow-up: what’s blocking you, what to do next.
2 × 30-min 1:1 calls with Rishika
Intake form reviewed before Session 1
Personalised 90-day roadmap
Action items between sessions
WhatsApp community access

All prices in INR · GST 18% added at checkout · Sessions via Zoom (recorded) · Schedule via Calendly at your convenience

Meet Rishika Desai

Leading Threat Intelligence Researcher

Rishika Desai is a threat intelligence and cybercrime researcher with deep expertise in OSINT and dark web investigations. Featured in Forbes and Dark Reading as a subject matter expert, she brings real-world industry experience to every training session.

Her practical approach focuses on teaching not just "how attacks work" but "why they happen and how professionals respond." Every module draws from actual threat research and professional experience at CloudSEK and beyond.

With over 5,000+ cybersecurity professionals in the community and regular publications on Medium, CloudSEK, and TechSpective, she is committed to making threat intelligence accessible and practical for analysts at every level.

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Based in Pune, India
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rishika@rishsec.io
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+91 9172531959
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Hours: 10AM – 5PM IST / GMT+5:30

Connect & Follow

  • Featured in Forbes — Subject Matter Expert
  • Featured in Dark Reading — Industry Publications
  • Rising Star of the Year 2025 — BSides Bangalore
  • Cyber Threat Researcher at CloudSEK
  • Published Author — Medium, TechSpective & more
  • 5,155+ Followers on X/Twitter (@ich_rish99)
  • 252+ Followers on Medium
  • 5,000+ Community Members connected
  • Regular CTF Challenges &
  • Interview Subject — Authority Magazine

What Students Say

Real feedback from cybersecurity professionals who completed RishSec training

The course provided a clear understanding of the intelligence lifecycle, threat actors, and analytical thinking. What stood out was the focus on real-world application rather than just theory. This gave me a stronger foundation in threat intelligence.

SOC Analyst

Fortune 500 Technology Company

I recently finished the Threat Intelligence training and learned a lot. She doesn't just teach theory — she connects everything with real-life examples and practical industry situations, making learning easier to understand and apply.

Threat Analyst

Cybersecurity Consultant

Threat intelligence training giving the most ROI with in-depth sessions on TI, OpSec, dark web, and open-source platforms. Six sessions are enough to make anyone aware of how things work at industry level. Highly recommend to all levels.

Junior Analyst

Security Operations Center

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Join 5,000+ cybersecurity professionals learning from a leading researcher. Start your threat intelligence journey today with live sessions, recordings, and a verifiable certificate.

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Rishsec Mentorship Application
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Section 3 — Motivation & Direction
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Section 4 — Knowledge Self-Assessment
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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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Nmap / Masscan
OSINT & Threat Intelligence
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VirusTotal / URLScan / MalwareBazaar
Shodan / Censys
Maltego / SpiderFoot
Web app & exploitation
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Payment confirmed and your application is submitted. Your mentor will review your intake answers before Session 1.
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