Yash Swarup
About Yash Swarup
Yash Swarup is a Security Researcher with extensive experience in cybersecurity, currently working at Synack Red Team and Bugcrowd. He has also held roles at CloudSEK and has volunteered at DEF CON events.
Work at Synack Red Team
Yash Swarup has been employed as a Security Researcher at Synack Red Team since 2020. In this role, he contributes to the identification and mitigation of security vulnerabilities, leveraging his expertise in penetration testing and security analysis. His tenure at Synack Red Team spans four years, during which he has engaged in various security projects and initiatives.
Experience at Bugcrowd
Since 2020, Yash Swarup has also worked as a Security Researcher at Bugcrowd. His responsibilities include collaborating with a global community of ethical hackers to enhance security measures for clients. His ongoing work at Bugcrowd has allowed him to apply his skills in real-world scenarios, contributing to the platform's mission of improving cybersecurity.
Previous Roles in Security
Yash Swarup has held several positions in the cybersecurity field. He volunteered at DEF CON 9111 from 2020 to 2021 and served as a Conference Moderator at DEF CON for one month in 2020. Additionally, he worked as a Security Analyst at CloudSEK for a total of five months across two separate tenures in 2021. These roles have provided him with diverse experiences in the cybersecurity landscape.
Education in Computer Science
Yash Swarup completed his Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science at Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET) from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he studied at St. Mary's Academy in Meerut Cantt. from 2005 to 2017. His educational background has equipped him with foundational knowledge and skills in computer science and cybersecurity.
Current Role at Sec-1
In addition to his roles at Synack Red Team and Bugcrowd, Yash Swarup has been working as an Associate Penetration Tester at Sec-1, part of Claranet Cyber Security, since 2021. In this position, he focuses on identifying vulnerabilities in systems and applications, contributing to the overall security posture of clients.