Hyderabad Chapter · Open Security Community

Null Hyderabad
Hyd Chapter of null Community

Null Hyderabad is the city's chapter of null India's largest open security community. Free, volunteer-driven, in-person events that keep security knowledge practical and approachable.

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The Hyderabad Chapter

null is the open security community for curious learners, working professionals, researchers, builders, and bug hunters. Null Hyderabad brings that spirit to the city through free, volunteer-driven, in-person community events.

The chapter is open to newcomers and experienced practitioners alike developers, defenders, offensive researchers, leaders, students, and anyone serious about learning security. Monthly meetups are usually held on the third Saturday, with deeper hands-on sessions scheduled throughout the year.

Pentesting Secure Code Bug Hunting Threat Hunting SecOps Research Risk & Compliance Reverse Engineering Cryptography Design

The Hyderabad Chapter

Null Hyderabad is the city's chapter of null India's largest open security community. Free, volunteer-driven, in-person events that keep security knowledge practical and approachable.

Part of a Larger Movement

Connected across Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Dubai, Amsterdam, Singapore, and more — a global network of security communities.

Volunteer-Driven

Everything is organized by volunteers passionate about making the web more secure. No gatekeeping, no fees - just people helping people learn.

What We Do

Learning by doing.

Recurring formats that keep the community active, sharp, and connected throughout the year.

Monthly Meet

The regular community meetup for talks, news bytes, networking, and sharing what the local security scene is learning right now.

Every 3rd Saturday

Humla

A hands-on offensive security workshop focused on practicing real attack techniques in a guided, safe setting. Think red-team drills.

Offensive · Hands-on

Bachav

A hands-on defensive security workshop built around prevention, detection, hardening, and practical blue-team thinking.

Defensive · Hands-on

Community Discussion

Conversations continue between events through speaker proposals, social posts, mailing lists, and community-led follow-ups.

Ongoing · Async

All of this exists for one reason: to make the web a more secure place.

Why Attend

Five reasons to show up.

Whether you're just starting or deep in the field, the community has something for you.

01

Practical Learning

Hear from practitioners, see real-world case studies, and sharpen your security mindset beyond theory.

02

Industry Exposure

Stay close to current topics, community leaders, conference speakers, and the wider security ecosystem.

03

Stronger Network

Meet builders, defenders, students, bug hunters, and hiring teams in Hyderabad's local infosec network.

04

Build Your Name

Speaking, volunteering, emceeing, writing recaps — real ways to contribute and become visible in the community.

05

Community Perks

Learning, exposure, networking, and opportunities connected to Nullcon and the broader null ecosystem.

Team

The people behind it.

Meet the current Null Hyderabad team keeping the chapter active.

Ravindra Penumarthi

Ravindra Penumarthi

Azure Security · Microsoft

Developer turned Ethical Hacker with 10+ years of IT experience. Currently in Azure E+P Security at Microsoft. Passionate about AppSec, Secure Coding, DevSecOps, and long-distance motorcycle touring.

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Shaik Arif Ali

Shaik Arif Ali

Security Researcher

Security Researcher and Bug Bounty enthusiast. Leads the Bug Bounty Brigade group within the community.

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Pavan Mohan

Pavan Mohan

Product Security Lead · ServiceNow

Developer turned bug hunter. Leads Product Security at ServiceNow. Presented at Defcon, created open-source tool Sh00t. Hall of Fame in multiple bug bounty programs.

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Mohammad Saqlain

Mohammad Saqlain

Sr. AppSec Engineer · Deloitte

Senior AppSec Engineer at Deloitte. Core member of Null Hyderabad — helps organize monthly meetups, Humla and Bachav sessions, venue logistics, and event promotion.

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Siva Naga Prasad

Siva Naga Prasad

AI/MLOps · Azure & AWS

AI/MLOps expert skilled in Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, scalable ML pipelines, model monitoring, and cross-cloud integration.

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Want to join and volunteer?

Help build the community

Become part of the Null Hyderabad team. Help organize events, mentor members, speak at meetups, or support in any way you can.

Get Involved

Community Credits — Past Contributors

Hari Krishna Valugonda Mahesh Bheema Santosh Gulivindala Malla Reddy Donapati Sujay Gankidi Ragunath G Krishna Chaitanya Abdul Adil Palvai Sai Shantan Vikas Jain Omair Imran Abhijeth Dugginapeddi Srini Satish Bommisetty
Participate

Get involved.

Null Hyderabad is an in-person experience. Here's how you can be part of it.

Ways to contribute

  • ✓ Attend the monthly meetup and say hello to the chapter.
  • ✓ Speak at a meet, run a workshop, or propose a session idea.
  • ✓ Spread the word across your circles and bring new people in.
  • ✓ Follow our social channels and stay in the loop between events.
  • ✓ Volunteer for operations, emceeing, logistics, or community support.
Upcoming Events → Propose a Session

Before your first meetup

📷 Privacy: You may appear on camera during the event.
📸 Photography: Tag the speaker, venue sponsor, and use #nullhyd.
🧹 Venue: Help keep the venue clean. Restrooms are usually outside the main area.
🚀 New here? Follow our channels for registration announcements and show up with curiosity.
Follow & Connect

Stay in the loop.

Follow the chapter, join the conversations, and use #nullhyd when you share.

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