Ankit Singh
About Ankit Singh
Ankit Singh is a Security Researcher with extensive experience in cybersecurity, currently working at Bugcrowd since 2016. He has received multiple accolades for his contributions to the field, including the 'Most Interesting Bug' award at the Okta Bug Bash 2021 and recognition as a Bugcrowd MVP.
Work at Bugcrowd
Ankit Singh has been employed at Bugcrowd as a Security Researcher since 2016. In this role, he engages in various security research activities, contributing to the platform's bug bounty programs. His work involves identifying vulnerabilities and reporting them to organizations, enhancing overall cybersecurity. Ankit has received recognition for his contributions, including multiple Bugcrowd MVP awards, which highlight his consistent performance and impact within the community.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Ankit Singh has held several positions in the cybersecurity field prior to his current role. He worked as a Cyber Security Consultant at the National Informatics Center from 2016 to 2017. He then served as a Security Penetration Tester at Prime Healthcare from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he was an Information Security Auditor at CyberQ Consulting during the same time frame. His experience spans various aspects of cybersecurity, including penetration testing and security auditing.
Education and Expertise
Ankit Singh studied Computer Science Engineering at the Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree from 2011 to 2015. His educational background provides a solid foundation in computer science principles, which he applies in his cybersecurity career. He also attended Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Amritsar Cantt, where he completed his Senior Secondary education.
Achievements in Cybersecurity
Ankit Singh has received several accolades for his contributions to the cybersecurity field. He was awarded the 'Most Interesting Bug' at the Okta Bug Bash 2021, a global live hacking event. He also achieved 2nd place at the Vegas Bug Bash 2022. Additionally, he won the Bugcrowd Bounty Slayer Researcher award for Q1 2019. His consistent recognition as a Bugcrowd MVP from Q2 2019 through Q4 2022 underscores his significant impact in the bug bounty community.
Internship Experience
In 2014, Ankit Singh completed a three-month internship as a Research Engineer at ROBOSAPIENS TECHNOLOGIES Pvt. Ltd. This early experience in a research role contributed to his development in the field of technology and cybersecurity, providing practical exposure to real-world applications.