Abida Shariff
About Abida Shariff
Abida Shariff is a seasoned security researcher with over five years of experience in cybersecurity. She specializes in cloud security and red teaming, currently holding positions at Synack Red Team, Red Sentry, and Bugcrowd.
Work at Bugcrowd
Abida Shariff has been working at Bugcrowd as a Security Researcher since 2019. In this role, she focuses on identifying vulnerabilities in various systems and applications. Her work contributes to enhancing the overall security posture of organizations by leveraging her expertise in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Abida Shariff currently holds multiple positions in the cybersecurity field. She is a Synack Red Team Member at Synack Red Team, a role she has maintained since 2021. Additionally, she serves as the Lead Security Engineer at Red Sentry, a position she has held since 2024. She is also active as a CTF Player at TryHackMe, participating in Capture The Flag competitions to sharpen her skills.
Previous Work Experience
Abida has accumulated diverse experience in cybersecurity roles. She worked as a Security Analyst at Network Intelligence from 2022 to 2023 and as a Security Engineer at Red Sentry from 2023 to 2024. Her earlier positions include roles as a Penetration Tester and Division Lead for WAPT at ThreatHawk, as well as Security Engineer and Infosec Intern at PiChain.
Education and Expertise
Abida Shariff studied Cybersecurity and Cloud Technology at Jain (Deemed-to-be University), earning a Bachelor in Computer Application from 2018 to 2021. She also attended Mount Carmel College, where she achieved a degree in Science from 2016 to 2018. Her educational background supports her specialization in cloud security and red teaming.
Certifications and Skills
Abida holds multiple industry-recognized certifications, including OSCP, eJPT, CEH, and CCNA. Her skills encompass web and mobile security, with a strong focus on vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT). She also offers freelance penetration testing services, providing comprehensive vulnerability reports to clients.