Abed Alqader Swedan
About Abed Alqader Swedan
Abed Alqader Swedan is an Information Security Researcher with extensive experience in cybersecurity, currently working at HackerOne and Bugcrowd. He has a background in security systems administration and has been recognized by over 30 companies for his contributions to the field.
Work at HackerOne
Abed Alqader Swedan has been employed at HackerOne as an Information Security Researcher since 2016. In this role, he focuses on security research and monitoring, contributing to the company's mission of improving cybersecurity. His extensive experience in the field allows him to engage effectively with various security challenges, enhancing the overall security posture of the organization.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current role, Abed worked at several notable organizations. He served as a Security Systems Administrator at The Htmlcoin Foundation for 11 months in 2017. In 2018, he held the position of ASWCrypter at GitHub for 11 months and briefly worked with the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) to publish a research paper. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Webmaster at The Htmlcoin Foundation for one year.
Education and Expertise
Abed Alqader Swedan studied at An-Najah National University in Nablus, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications from 2014 to 2018. He possesses expertise in installing and configuring advanced security tools, including WAF F5 (LTM & ASM), Splunk, Bomgar (BeyondTrust), Nanitor, and CrowdStrike. His skills extend to content management systems security testing and hardening.
Freelance Work and Current Roles
From 2016 to 2021, Abed worked as a freelancer, providing his expertise in information security. He is currently a Senior Information Security Engineer at Cystack, a position he has held since 2017. In addition, he serves as a Bug Hunter Specialist at Bugcrowd, where he has been active since 2016, focusing on identifying and resolving security vulnerabilities.
Achievements in Cybersecurity
Abed Alqader Swedan has been recognized in the hall of fame by over 30 companies for his contributions to cybersecurity. Notable companies that have acknowledged his work include Microsoft, Sony, Apple, Uber, Western Union, and Trello. His recognition reflects his commitment to enhancing security measures and addressing vulnerabilities within various platforms.