ABINASH BARIK
CYBER SECURITY TRAINER
Odisha's Best • Cyber Security Trainer

Helping teams understand and defend against real‑world attacks.

Abinash Barik is a cyber security trainer with 7+ years of experience, state‑level recognition, and strong certification coverage, delivering focused training programs for both students and employees.

2× Odisha WorldSkills cyber security medalist 25+ security and infrastructure certifications 500+ learners trained
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About

Trainer profile

Profile


Abinash works at the intersection of cyber security training, technical leadership, and learner‑first communication. The profile highlights real engagements and measurable impact.

  • Bronze – Odisha State WorldSkills Cyber Security, 2021.
  • Silver – Odisha State WorldSkills Cyber Security, 2024.
  • Cyber Security Trainer at IGIT, 10–19 April 2026.
  • Extensive reach across employees and students via workshops and mentoring.

Leadership

Co‑Founder and COO at Infomatic Labs and My Project Hub, handling delivery, mentoring, and people‑facing operations.

Student & Employee training

Delivers expert, job‑ready cyber security training for students and practical cyber hygiene and secure digital behavior sessions for employees, tailored to each organization’s needs.

Institutional delivery

Conducts lab‑style workshops and bootcamps for academic institutions with practical, exercise‑driven learning.

Independent practice

Provides security services, including web security reviews and basic vulnerability-assessment support.

Experience

Training & leadership

General Manager – Leoland

Oversees operations, coordination, and client communication while promoting secure processes.

Co‑Founder & COO – Infomatic Labs

  • Leads delivery operations and workflow management.
  • Supports secure technology project execution.
  • Provides security services, including web security reviews and basic vulnerability-assessment support.

Co‑Founder & COO – My Project Hub

  • Built an academic project mentoring platform for 200+ students.
  • Guides students on secure implementation and documentation.

Cyber Security Trainer – IGIT

Delivered a structured cyber security program with hands‑on labs and real‑world examples.

Employee cyber security training

  • Conducted cybersecurity awareness sessions on phishing, cyber hygiene, and safe usage practices for employees across multiple organizations / Companies.
  • Helped align everyday user behavior with security policy to encourage safer workplace practices.

Teaching Volunteer – IANT, Bhubaneswar

  • Delivered sessions on Linux, cyber security, and computing basics.
  • Supported guided labs and learner development.

Cyber security‑focused Practice

  • Worked on web security reviews and network‑security tasks.
  • Provided security guidance for startups and small teams.
  • Provides security services, including web security reviews and basic vulnerability-assessment support.
Credentials

Certifications

Cyber security & ethical hacking

  • Star Ethical Hacker Expert Certified
  • Star Certified Secure User
  • EC‑Council Certified Secure Computer User
  • CompTIA Security+ Certified
  • Cisco Cybersecurity Essentials
  • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation
  • Palo Alto Security Operations Fundamentals
  • IBM Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

Cloud & systems

  • CompTIA Cloud+ Certified
  • CompTIA Cloud Essentials
  • Star Cloud Computing Certified
  • AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
  • Google Configuration Management and the Cloud
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator
  • Red Hat Certified System Engineer

Networking & platforms

  • CompTIA Network+ Certified
  • CompTIA A+ Certified
  • CompTIA IT Fundamentals
  • Computer Hardware & Networking Administrator
  • CCNAv7: Introduction to Networks
  • CCNAv7: Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials
  • CCNAv7: Enterprise Networking, Security & Automation
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate

Programming & professional

  • Cisco Programming Essentials in Python
  • Google Introduction to Git and GitHub
  • Google Using Python with the OS
  • Google Automating Real‑World Tasks with Python
  • Oracle Database Management
  • Palo Alto Network Security Fundamentals
  • Palo Alto Cloud Security Fundamentals
Training scope

Security coverage

Expertise covers endpoints, networks, web applications, and user awareness, but my knowledge extends far beyond these selected areas, spanning a broader range of cybersecurity domains

Wireless & Network Security

  • Wireless & Network Security.
  • Network security fundamentals.
  • Traffic and attack pattern basics.
  • Defensive networking practices.

Ethical hacking

  • Ethical hacking concepts.
  • Attack surface understanding.
  • Lab-based learning.
  • Security testing mindset.

System Security

  • System Security.
  • System hardening and configuration.
  • Endpoint safety practices.
  • OS-level security awareness.

Web application security

  • Web application security.
  • OWASP topics.
  • Secure implementation thinking.
  • Web security review support.

Phishing and Social Engineering

  • Phishing and Social Engineering.
  • Awareness and detection.
  • Safe user behavior.
  • Real-world attack examples.

Active Directory Security

  • Active Directory Security.
  • Identity and access basics.
  • Privilege and policy awareness.
  • Directory security concepts.

Steganography

  • Steganography.
  • Hidden data concepts.
  • Detection awareness.
  • Introductory practical examples.

Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)

  • Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT).
  • Vulnerability identification.
  • Assessment workflow basics.
  • Remediation awareness.

Device Exploitation

  • Device Exploitation.
  • Device hacking awareness.
  • Exposure and risk concepts.
  • Defensive device protection.

DDOS Attacks & Prevention

  • DDOS Attacks & Prevention.
  • Attack impact understanding.
  • Mitigation ideas.
  • Response and defense basics.