Taseer Hussain
About Taseer Hussain
Taseer Hussain is a researcher specializing in web application security, with a background in Information Technology and Wordpress Web Development. He has over three years of experience in penetration testing and currently works at Bugcrowd and HackerOne, while also being self-employed as a penetration tester.
Work at Bugcrowd
Taseer Hussain has been employed at Bugcrowd as a Researcher since 2021. In this role, he conducts penetration tests and security audits, utilizing his web development skills to identify vulnerabilities in web applications. His work involves providing detailed reports and actionable recommendations to enhance client security.
Work at HackerOne
Since 2021, Taseer Hussain has also been working as a Researcher at HackerOne. His responsibilities include performing comprehensive security assessments and utilizing various tools to identify potential security risks in client systems. He focuses on delivering thorough reports to help clients improve their security measures.
Education and Expertise
Taseer Hussain studied Information Technology at AA Computer College Faisalabad, where he completed a three-month course in Wordpress Web Development in 2019. His educational background supports his expertise in web development and security research, enabling him to conduct effective penetration tests.
Freelance Work as Penetration Tester
In addition to his roles at Bugcrowd and HackerOne, Taseer Hussain has been self-employed as a Penetration Tester since 2019. He offers his services through various freelance platforms, including Upwork, where he has been active as a Security Researcher/Pentester since 2022. His freelance work complements his professional experience in security assessments.
Technical Skills and Tools
Taseer Hussain leverages a range of tools for conducting penetration tests and security audits. His expertise includes using Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, and OWASP ZAP. These tools enable him to perform realistic attacks on web applications and assess their security posture effectively.