Omer Coskun
About Omer Coskun
Omer Coskun is a Principal Offensive Security Engineer with extensive experience in security engineering and software development. He has worked for various companies, including IBM, Bird, and the Netherlands Forensic Institute, and has developed multiple security tools and applications throughout his career.
Current Position at Confidential
Omer Coskun has been serving as the Principal Offensive Security Engineer at Confidential since 2021. He is based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. In this role, he is responsible for leading offensive security initiatives and developing strategies to enhance the organization's security posture.
Professional Experience
Omer Coskun has a diverse background in security roles across various organizations. He worked at IBM as a Security Specialist for nine months in 2012-2013. He then served as an Ethical Hacker at KPN from 2014 to 2017, followed by a position as a Security Consultant at Verizon for one year. Omer was the Lead Security Engineer at Bird from 2019 to 2021 before joining Confidential.
Education and Expertise
Omer Coskun studied Computer Science at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree from 2009 to 2012. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in offensive security, software development, and systems analysis.
Technical Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career, Omer Coskun has developed various tools and applications. Notable projects include the Vehicle License Palette Recognition Tool in 2011, the Firefox Forensic and Compliance Analysis Tool in 2012, and dynamic VMware memory analysis tools in 2013. He has also created malware instrumentation tools for Regin APT analysis in 2016 and developed an APT simulation framework in 2017.
Skills and Technologies
Omer Coskun possesses a strong skill set in programming languages and technologies. He has experience with C++, Python, Perl, and C#, as well as libraries and frameworks such as OpenCV, WinAPI, and Objective-C. His technical skills extend to areas such as malware analysis, forensic tools, and dynamic instrumentation.