Naivedya Pandey
About Naivedya Pandey
Naivedya Pandey is a Security Researcher with extensive experience in information security, having held various roles in notable companies such as Accenture and Appin Security Group. He specializes in security assessments, particularly for APIs and mobile applications, and has conducted over 800 security assessments as a team leader.
Work at Bugcrowd
Naivedya Pandey has been working as a Security Researcher at Bugcrowd since 2016. In this role, he specializes in conducting security assessments, particularly for APIs, with over 500 assessments completed. His experience at Bugcrowd has contributed to his extensive knowledge in the field of security research and vulnerability management.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Naivedya has held several positions in the information security sector. He worked at Accenture as a Security Delivery Associate Manager for six months in 2021 and as an Information Security Team Lead for one year from 2020 to 2021. He also served as a Senior Information Security Engineer at Genesis Futuristic Technologies Ltd. and as a Senior Security Consultant at Net Connect Pvt Ltd. His roles have involved leading security assessments and managing security teams.
Education and Expertise
Naivedya Pandey earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from Bansal College of Engineering Bhopal, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. His education laid the foundation for his expertise in security assessments, including application security, thick client security assessments, and secure code review.
Security Assessments and Tools
Naivedya has conducted over 1500 application security assessments, with more than 700 performed individually. He has experience in conducting assessments across various industries, including e-commerce, healthcare, and finance. He utilizes tools such as IBM Appscan Source, Fortify, and Veracode for security testing, demonstrating his proficiency in the application security domain.
Specialization in Security Solutions
Naivedya specializes in implementing security solutions, including Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), firewalls, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems. His skills also extend to performing security assessments for mobile applications and conducting thick client security assessments, with over 300 such assessments completed.