Brian Kombanira
About Brian Kombanira
Brian Kombanira is an Information Security Researcher with extensive experience in cybersecurity. He currently works at HackerOne and EY in Kenya, focusing on mobile application security assessments, ICT infrastructure security, and vulnerability assessments.
Work at HackerOne
Brian Kombanira has been employed at HackerOne as an Information Security Researcher since 2018. His role involves performing mobile application security assessments through code analysis and dynamic testing across various platforms, including Android, Windows, and iOS. He engages in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for enterprise networks and web applications, contributing to HackerOne's mission of enhancing cybersecurity.
Current Role at EY
In addition to his position at HackerOne, Brian Kombanira serves as a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant at EY since 2018. His responsibilities include conducting ICT infrastructure security configuration reviews against industry benchmarks such as CIS, SAN, and NIST. He also performs security reviews for databases and operating systems, ensuring compliance with established security standards.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Before his current roles, Brian Kombanira worked at EY as a Cyber Security Associate for one year from 2017 to 2018 in Kenya. He also held the position of ICT Systems Support at Cellulant for five months in 2016 and completed a Technical Support Internship at Naivas Limited for two months in the same year. These experiences contributed to his foundational knowledge in cybersecurity and technical support.
Education and Expertise
Brian Kombanira studied Management Information Systems at Daystar University, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from 2012 to 2016. He also attended the Indian Institute of Hardware Technologies, achieving certification in CCNA (Routing & Switching). His education has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in cybersecurity, including expertise in configuration reviews of network devices and security audits.
Research and Development in Cybersecurity
Brian Kombanira actively engages in research within the fields of IoT and AI. He develops security standards and best practices for organizations using Capacity Maturity Assessment Frameworks and Cyber Program Management. His work includes conducting systems security audits and compliance checks to ISO and PCI standards, showcasing his commitment to advancing cybersecurity practices.