Cybersecurity · AI · Applied Research

Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Security practitioner. Researcher. Entrepreneur.

Since 2008, I have built software, investigated threats, founded a security business and explored how research and AI can solve real-world problems.

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Professional portrait of Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Since 2008

Building, securing and shipping technology
PhD

Insider-threat research using behavioral analysis
US Patent

Named inventor on a malware-detection patent
Founder

Security products including BUGSKAN

From developer to security founder and researcher

I’m Kaushal Bhavsar. I started as a software developer, moved into security to understand and solve real-world threats, and later founded a security business to turn that experience into practical solutions. Along the way I pursued advanced research, earned a PhD, and continue to work at the intersection of security, data and AI.

2010

Founder

I founded Pratikar Technologies and began hands-on investigation and consulting work.
2012–2015

Builder

I left academia to ship SaaS products, then founded BUGSKAN to help teams find application-security issues.
2019–2022

Researcher

I joined GoDaddy in data privacy and security, and completed a PhD on predicting insider cyber threats.
2025

Inventor

US12361127B1 for malware detection was granted. I am the named inventor on the patent.

What I do

Practical, research-backed work at the intersection of security, data and AI.

Security Investigation

Analyze and investigate security threats, incidents and attack patterns.

Data Security

Protect data throughout its lifecycle, with a focus on risk and practical controls.

AI and Automation

Apply AI and automation to detect, analyze and respond to security risks more effectively.

Research and Advisory

Conduct applied research and provide practical, evidence-based security guidance.

Selected work

Malware Detection Patent

A patented approach for detecting malicious software using behavioral analysis.

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Insider Threat Research

Doctoral research focused on identifying and understanding insider threats using data-driven methods.

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BUGSKAN

A security platform I founded to help organizations find and manage vulnerabilities. The original scanner is discontinued.

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How I work

Evidence, ethics and clear communication.

I rely on evidence and real-world experience, follow strong ethical principles, and communicate complex security and AI topics in a clear, practical way. I believe technology should be useful, secure and responsible — including respect for privacy and careful use of AI.

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