Sokol Çavdarbasha - Cybersecurity Engineer

Albania

Experience

Sep 2023 - Present

2 years 5 months

Cybersecurity Engineer

Beriflapp

Conduct comprehensive security audits to identify vulnerabilities across client infrastructures
Implement and optimize security protocols to safeguard sensitive data
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards
Delivered staff training sessions on best practices for maintaining digital security and phishing attempts
Monitored network traffic for suspicious activity, employing advanced tools for real-time threat detection
Tested security incident response playbooks to verify best practices in issue identification and solution delivery
Oversaw penetration testing projects to evaluate the effectiveness of security measures and identify improvement areas
Used ethical hacking techniques to identify potential entry points for cyber threats
Contributed to the creation of security awareness, promoting a culture of cyber resilience
Led vulnerability assessment projects, critical issues for immediate resolution
Managed security assessments for cloud-based services, ensuring compliance with industry standards

Mar 2022 - Present

3 years 11 months

Security Researcher

Intigriti

Used a variety of penetration testing tools and software, including Nmap and Burp Suite, to conduct thorough assessments
Collaborated with IT teams to remediate vulnerabilities, enhancing overall network and system security
Conducted comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses within IT infrastructure
Facilitated risk assessment processes, quantifying potential impacts and issues based on severity
Discovered a critical vulnerability exposing the personal information of 120,000 users

Mar 2020 - Present

5 years 11 months

Security Researcher

HackerOne

Discovered and reported critical vulnerabilities, preventing potential breaches in systems of Fortune 500 companies
Delivered detailed reports with actionable remediation plans, ensuring rapid resolution of security gaps
Achieved public acknowledgments from organizations like Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks for exceptional work
Collaborated with IT teams to remediate vulnerabilities, enhancing overall network and system security
Utilized a variety of penetration testing tools and software, including Metasploit, Nmap, and Burp Suite, to conduct thorough assessments
Conducted comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses within IT infrastructure
Worked closely with developers to integrate security measures into the software development lifecycle, reducing potential vulnerabilities

Summary

Offensive Security Researcher with 5+ years of experience uncovering critical vulnerabilities across Fortune 500 companies. Ranked Top 10 in BMW Group's Bug Bounty Program. Expert in web app testing, IDOR, RCE, and security reporting.

Experience

Cybersecurity Engineer

Beriflapp

Security Researcher

Intigriti

Security Researcher

HackerOne

Summary

Skills

Languages

Education

AAB College

Bachelor's · Cybersecurity, Computer and Information Sciences

Certifications & licenses

Cisco Certified Network Associate Industrial (CCNA I-IV)

Cybersecurity Engineer Certificate

Cybersecurity Essentials

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