About Us

Welcome to DefendTheCloud — your loyal guide to the quest to dominate cybersecurity in today's digital age.


We're two cybersecurity fanatics with a common purpose: to simplify cybersecurity, make it more accessible, and truly fun. In an era where cyber threats are changing at lightning speed, it's no longer a matter of choice to stay informed and ready — it's a necessity. That's why we created DefendTheCloud: a place where students, professionals, and inquisitive minds can all locate understandable, actionable, and timely information on cybersecurity.


Why We Started?

Cybersecurity is generally seen as daunting — filled with jargon, complexity, and perpetual motion. We've experienced that as well. When we started down the path of cybersecurity, we were confronted with disjointed information and overly technical descriptions that seemed intended to obfuscate rather than illuminate.

But rather than stepping back, we chose to dig in deeper — to crack the code of the language of cybersecurity and reduce it to bite-sized, newbie-friendly content. We wanted to produce something that we wished we'd had ourselves: a one-stop destination where technical ideas are described in simple language, without sacrificing the intensity or worth.

And so, DefendTheCloud came into being — a blog of students, for students, driven by a true passion for learning and an immense regard for the art of cyber defense.


What We Do

At DefendTheCloud, we take complicated cybersecurity and cloud computing issues and make them accessible through blog posts, how-tos, graphics, and explainers that appeal to both newcomers and experts alike. Whether it's dissecting the newest OWASP vulnerabilities, delving into threat intelligence methods, or reviewing cloud-based security products, our goal is always the same — clarity, precision, and utility.


We discuss a broad range of topics, such as:

  • Threat Intelligence & Vulnerability Analysis
  • Penetration Testing Tools & Technique
  • Secure. Cloud Architecture & Services
  • Network and Endpoint Security
  • Digital Forensics and Incident Response
  • Cybersecurity News and Trends

Every post is thoroughly researched, tested, and written to provide you with not only theory, but real-world experience and hands-on insights.


Our Philosophy: Learn, Share, Defend


We think cybersecurity isn't only an area of study — it's a state of mind. It's curiosity, responsibility, and a passion for remaining one step ahead of the threats. Our philosophy is straightforward:


Learn: Be curious, never cease to explore.

Share: Share and knowledge multiplies.

Defend: Use your abilities to make the digital world safer for all.

We are not corporate bloggers sitting far away from the battlefield. We are in the trenches, learning constantly, constructing, experimenting, and defending. And we carry the same energy over to each piece of content we create.


Who It's For


Our content is geared for all kinds of readers:

  • Students and newcomers seeking to gain a solid understanding of fundamentals
  • IT experts seeking to revive or enhance their knowledge
  • Security researchers and analysts investigating fresh avenues of attack
  • Developers seeking to code more securely
  • Tech-interested individuals wishing to secure themselves online
  • Whether professional or personal, if you are concerned about digital security, there's something for you here.


Our Community

We're not just a blog — we're creating a community. A community where learners and professionals can come together, share and learn from each other, and grow as individuals. We picture DefendTheCloud as a community where security practitioners can share best practices, showcase use cases, and inspire the future generation of defenders.

This is only the start. As we grow further, we're going to add interactive material, discussions with industry professionals, live sessions, and downloadable resources to enhance your learning process.


Join the Journey!

We're truly thankful for each and every reader, subscriber, and supporter who comes with us on this path. With each blog post we create, each subject we cover, we aspire to give others the power to be more assured, able, and aware digital citizens.

So thank you — for your time, interest, and willingness to learn. Let's secure the cloud, the internet, and the future — one post at a time.

Stay safe, stay aware — and remember, the cloud is only as secure as the minds that protect it.


— Team DefendTheCloud

Sarang Shigwan
Atharva Kanawade

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