New Delhi : Nisarga Adhikary has been hired as an OSINT and Threat Intelligence Engineer at C3iHub, IIT Kanpur. Adhikary who came into the spotlight after identifying vulnerabilities in the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) Online Submission of Marks (OSM) portal. The appointment marks a significant milestone in the young cybersecurity researcher’s journey.
His story highlights the growing demand for cybersecurity talent and shows how responsible security research can open doors to opportunities in academia and the wider cyber ecosystem. Adhikary first gained national attention after identifying security flaws in CBSE’s OSM portal, a platform used by schools to upload student marks. Also, Adhikary recently drew attention to CBSE’s digital infrastructure after claiming he was able to play the viral “Bad Apple” animation on a CBSE portal while demonstrating alleged security weaknesses, reigniting discussions around the security of public-facing systems.
For Adhikary, it now serves as the launchpad for the next phase of his career. His appointment as an OSINT and Threat Intelligence Engineer at C3iHub reflects recognition not only of his technical abilities but also of his understanding of ethical security practices. Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and threat intelligence have become critical components of modern cybersecurity operations, helping organisations identify emerging threats, track cybercriminal activities and strengthen defensive capabilities.
Who is Nisarga Adhikary?
Nisarga Adhikary is a 19-year-old cybersecurity researcher and ethical hacker. Shortly after revealing security issues in CBSE’s digital evaluation infrastructure, he was offered a role at an IIT Kanpur cybersecurity innovation hub.
What was the CBSE OSM portal issue?
The controversy centered around CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, which was used for digital evaluation of Class 12 answer sheets. Adhikary claimed he had discovered several security weaknesses and reported them to CERT-In months before making them public.
What did IIT experts find?
Subsequent reviews by experts associated with IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras reportedly identified significant security gaps in the OSM ecosystem and recommended corrective measures. Reports later indicated that several vulnerable entry points had been closed.
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