Candidates (not a strict ranked list — mix of people & trusted local services)

1. Mrityunjay Singh — Ethical hacker / founder, Digital Frontier Foundation. Well-known locally (author, trainer, NGO founder). Mrityunjay Singh
2. Dr. Vikas Sashtri — listed for ethical-hacking services in Varanasi (local consultant/trainer). Justdial
3. Fireshark / Fireshark Academy — EC-Council partner providing CEH and ethical-hacking training in Varanasi (reputable training provider). FireShark +1
4. Local trainers / institutes listed on Justdial (examples you can contact): Hypezen, Dropout Digital, Linphy.com, Orange Line Web Services. (local service listings for ethical-hacking / cyber security). Justdial
5. Justdial’s Cybersecurity / Ethical-Hacking service listings (useful to find rated local professionals and firms). — good for scanning user reviews and contact details. Justdial +1
6. InfosecTrain / local CEH partners advertising courses in Varanasi — another source of trainers and experts. InfoSec Train
7. Local “Professional Ethical Hacker India Group” and similar small consultancies that advertise services in the Varanasi area (listed on local directories). Justdial
8. Independent local consultants (names like “Vikash Ethical Hacker”, “Pankaj – Website Design Company”) that appear in local listings — contact and vet individually. Justdial
9. Training institutes advertising Ethical Hacking courses in Varanasi (Skillogic, Boston Institute of Analytics — good for finding local instructors). Skillogic +1
10. Local cyber-security service providers (SurakshaSeva, YYT Ventures, etc.) that offer security assessments and consultancy in/near Varanasi. Justdial

Quick tips to verify & pick the right person

• Check LinkedIn for experience, certifications (CEH, OSCP, CISSP), and endorsements. LinkedIn
• Ask for sample engagement details (scope, past permitted pentests, references) and non-disclosure assurances.
• Prefer people/firms with public training, published writeups, or books (evidence they can explain their work)—e.g., Mrityunjay Singh has authored books.
• Use local directory reviews (Justdial) and cross-check phone/website before hiring. Justdial +1