Mahmoud Adel
About Mahmoud Adel
Mahmoud Adel is an Application Security Researcher at Bugcrowd, where he has worked remotely since 2018. He has expertise in software development and cybersecurity, specializing in identifying security vulnerabilities and participating in bug bounty programs for major companies.
Work at Bugcrowd
Mahmoud Adel has been employed at Bugcrowd as an Application Security Researcher since 2018. Over the course of six years, he has worked remotely, focusing on enhancing application security through his expertise in identifying vulnerabilities. His role involves participating in various security assessments and contributing to the overall security posture of client applications.
Education and Expertise
Mahmoud Adel holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Tomsk State University, where he studied from 2022 to 2026. His educational background is complemented by practical experience in software development and cybersecurity. He possesses skills in both offensive and defensive cybersecurity techniques, with a focus on network penetration and web application security testing.
Background
Mahmoud completed his high school education at Gamal Abdelnaser school, earning his High School/Secondary Certificate from 2017 to 2020. His foundational education provided him with the necessary skills to pursue further studies in Information Technology and develop a career in cybersecurity.
Achievements in Cybersecurity
Mahmoud has actively participated in bug bounty programs, contributing to the security of notable companies such as Pinterest, Verisign, DigitalOcean, and Dell. He specializes in identifying various security vulnerabilities, including XSS, CSRF, RCE, CORS, information disclosure, and IDOR. Additionally, he engages in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions to further enhance his cybersecurity skills.