Bruno Silva
About Bruno Silva
Bruno Silva is a Security Researcher with extensive experience in cybersecurity, currently working at Bugcrowd, YesWeHack, and HackerOne. He has a background in application security and ethical hacking, supported by his academic studies in computer engineering.
Work at Bugcrowd
Bruno Silva has been employed as a Security Researcher at Bugcrowd since 2019. In this role, he focuses on identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing security measures for various clients. His work contributes to the overall improvement of cybersecurity practices within the Bugcrowd platform.
Current Positions in Cybersecurity
Bruno Silva currently holds multiple positions in the cybersecurity field. He has been a Security Researcher at YesWeHack since 2020 and at HackerOne since 2019. Additionally, he works as an Application Security Engineer at Ascendi since 2021. His diverse roles reflect his commitment to advancing security practices across different platforms.
Education and Expertise
Bruno Silva studied at Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, where he earned a Licenciatura in Engenharia Informática. He further enhanced his technical skills at ISEP Academy, achieving certifications such as CCNA Routing and Switching and Certified Ethical Hacker. His educational background supports his expertise in cybersecurity and application security.
Background in Sports Leadership
Before transitioning into cybersecurity, Bruno Silva worked at Decathlon Portugal as Líder prática desportiva from 2017 to 2019. His role involved leading sports practices, which contributed to his leadership skills and teamwork abilities. He also worked at Decathlon Portugal in a different capacity from 2016 to 2019.
Capture the Flag Participation
Bruno Silva has actively participated in Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions, demonstrating his skills in ethical hacking and cybersecurity challenges. He engaged in CTF events while working at TryHackMe and continues to participate through platforms like Hack The Box. This involvement showcases his dedication to continuous learning in the cybersecurity field.