Mohammed Tousif
Empowering the digital world through ethical hacking, cyber defense, and next-generation security education.
About Me
Short Bio
I am Mohammed Tousif, Founder & CEO of Cynux Era, and a cybersecurity expert with over 6 years of experience in ethical hacking, cloud security, and digital forensics. I’ve transitioned from a Chief Training Officer to a global mentor, training 25,000+ professionals across leading universities and corporate platforms. My mission is to bridge theory and practice to build the next generation of digital defenders.
Core Philosophy
Hands-on learning through real-world labs and simulations
Ethical hacking driven by integrity and accountability
Continuous upskilling to stay ahead in an evolving cyber threat landscape
Mentorship-focused teaching with industry-guided learning paths
25,000+ Students Trained
Across universities and corporates worldwide
Visiting Faculty
Jain University & Dayanand Sagar University
Multiple Best Trainer Awards
Linux & Cyber Security recognition
MNC Training Partner
Infosys, DXC, Happiest Minds, CDAC
Skills & Expertise
Technical Skills
Soft Skills
Professional Experience
Founder & CEO
Cynux Era
- •Built end-to-end cybersecurity training programs
- •Developing global certification aligned courses
- •Conducting workshops, internships, and bootcamps
- •Corporate training and vulnerability assessment consulting
Chief Training Officer & Content Developer
Ethical Byte
- •Designed full cybersecurity & Linux training curriculum
- •Created course content mapped to CEH & CompTIA certifications
- •Delivered advanced VAPT programs and bootcamps
Visiting Faculty
Jain University & Dayanand Sagar University
- •Taught cybersecurity to MCA students
- •Delivered lab-based training on penetration testing, networking & defense
Senior Technical Trainer
Freelancer
- •Conducted training for MNC batches at Infosys, DXC, Happiest Minds
- •Delivered Cyber Security & RedHat Linux training programs
Technical Trainer
IANT
- •Delivered diploma programs in cyber security & ethical hacking
Academic Qualifications
B.E – Information Science
IIMTs Institute
2018
Advance International Diploma in Cyber Security
Institute of Advanced Network Technology
2017
PUC – PCMCs
MDSC PU College
Prior to 2017
Projects & Works
Crypto Subsystem
Three-layer encryption mechanism integrating SHA-1 based key encoding to secure data transmissions from cyber threats.
IoT Early Flood Detection System
An Arduino-based flood prediction and detection system designed to mitigate natural disasters through proactive alerting.
Pi-Hole Raspberry Pi Server
Developed a network-level advertisement and spam blocking solution to improve network security and browsing privacy using Pi-Hole.
Certifications & Achievements
25,000+ Learners Trained
Across universities & corporates
Professional Certifications
CEH v13 AI
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA ITF+
CompTIA Security+
RHCSA – RedHat System Administrator
RHCE – RedHat Certified Engineer
Certified Star Ethical Hacker Expert
CSCU – EC Council
Certified Pentest (Red Team) – Ethical Byte
Cisco Support Technician (Cyber Security)
Microsoft Certified Educator
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Awards & Recognition
Best Linux Trainer
Ethical Byte (Recognized by RedHat Team)
Best Trainer – Cisco Cyber Security
Active Edu
FDP on Cyber Security
Rathinam College, Coimbatore
Conducted Pentest Workshops
CDAC Trivandrum
Let's Connect
Interested in cybersecurity training, collaboration, or have a security challenge? I'd love to hear from you!
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