Cybersecurity Consultant ·

Kartheek
Sakinala

Protecting businesses through dark web threat intelligence, digital forensics, and data recovery — with 9+ years of hands-on experience.

9+ Years Experience
500+ Data Recoveries
200+ Forensic Cases
150+ Professionals Trained
About Me

Who I Am

Kartheek Sakinala
Verified Consultant
Threat Intelligence Digital Forensics Data Recovery OSINT Incident Response Cybersecurity

I’m an independent cybersecurity consultant with over five years of real-world experience helping businesses and individuals protect, investigate, and recover their digital assets.

My work spans dark web threat intelligence, digital forensics investigations, and physical data recovery. I work directly with SMEs, legal professionals, and organisations that need practical, confidential guidance — not just compliance paperwork.

I began my career as an Operations Engineer in critical infrastructure, which instilled a deep respect for reliability and precision — values I carry into every security engagement today.

Confidential

Every engagement is handled with absolute discretion. Your data never leaves a secure environment.

Practical

Clear findings and actionable recommendations — not jargon-heavy reports that sit on a shelf.

Responsive

Cyber incidents don’t wait. I respond within 24 hours and can mobilise rapidly when needed.

Expertise

Skills & Capabilities

A broad skill set built across years of real-world engagements.

Cybersecurity

  • Dark Web Monitoring
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Firewall Review & Hardening
  • Ransomware Preparedness
  • Incident Response
  • Security Awareness Training

Digital Forensics

  • Evidence Acquisition & Preservation
  • File System Analysis
  • Employee Misuse Investigations
  • CCTV & DVR Forensics
  • Email & Chat Forensics
  • Chain of Custody Management

Data Recovery

  • HDD & SSD Recovery
  • RAID Reconstruction
  • Flash & SD Card Recovery
  • Mobile Device Recovery
  • Firmware-Level Recovery
  • Remote Data Recovery

OSINT & Intelligence

  • Social Media Intelligence
  • Brand Exposure Monitoring
  • Credential Leak Detection
  • Digital Footprint Analysis
  • Threat Actor Profiling
  • Deep & Dark Web Scanning

Tools & Technology

  • EnCase / FTK / Autopsy
  • Maltego / Shodan
  • Kali Linux / Wireshark
  • Stormshield Network Security
  • SIEM Platforms
  • PC-3000 (Data Recovery)

Consulting & Advisory

  • Cybersecurity Readiness Assessments
  • Policy & Procedure Writing
  • Staff Security Training
  • On-Call Advisory Retainer
  • GDPR Regulatory Guidance
  • Vendor Risk Assessment
Career

My Journey

From critical infrastructure engineering to specialist cybersecurity consulting — a decade of continuous growth.

2025 — Present

Independent Cybersecurity Consultant

Self-Employed ·

Running a boutique consultancy serving global clients across threat intelligence, digital forensics, data recovery, and on-call advisory. Working directly with business owners, legal professionals, and IT teams to deliver practical, confidential outcomes.

Threat Intelligence Digital Forensics Data Recovery Advisory
2021

Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity Specialist

Expanded into digital forensics — DVR/CCTV evidence analysis, employee misconduct investigations, and pre-litigation evidence preservation. Deepened cybersecurity expertise including Stormshield network security, firewall management, and advanced data recovery across HDD, SSD, and Flash storage.

Digital Forensics Data Recovery Firewall Management OSINT
2015

Operations Engineer

GVK Thermal Power Plant · India

Began career in critical infrastructure, building a strong foundation in operational systems, reliability engineering, and process management. This high-stakes environment shaped the precision-first mindset I apply to cybersecurity and forensics work today.

Critical Infrastructure Operations Engineering Systems Management
Get In Touch

Contact Me

Whether you have an urgent incident or want to discuss proactive protection — I’m here to help. All enquiries are strictly confidential.

Response within 24 hours · All enquiries strictly confidential