Tareq K.
About Tareq K.
Tareq K. is a Security Researcher with extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT support. He has worked for various companies, including Bugcrowd and HackerOne, and possesses expertise in managing cloud environments, incident response, and network security.
Work at HackerOne
Currently, Tareq K. works at HackerOne as a Security Researcher. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's mission of improving security through ethical hacking. His role involves identifying vulnerabilities and providing solutions to enhance cybersecurity measures.
Current Role at Ventura Foods
Tareq K. serves as a Senior Information Security Engineer - IAM at Ventura Foods since 2023. In this role, he focuses on identity and access management, ensuring that the organization's information systems are secure and that access is appropriately managed.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Before his current roles, Tareq K. worked at Ventura Foods as an Information Security Analyst - IAM from 2021 to 2022 and as an Information Security Engineer - IAM from 2022 to 2023. His experience includes managing and securing cloud environments, particularly with Azure and AWS, which are essential for modern IT infrastructure.
Education and Expertise
Tareq K. studied Engineering Physics/Applied Physics at Stanford University for one year, although he did not achieve a degree. He also attended Riverside City College, where he focused on Physics and Mathematics for two years. His expertise includes CyberArk Privilege Cloud, incident response, risk management, and advanced skills in PowerShell scripting.
Background in IT Support
Tareq K. has a background in IT support, having worked at Quinn Company and Satellite Healthcare/WellBound. His roles included IT Support Tech and Applications Support Engineer, where he developed skills in system administration for both Windows and Linux environments, as well as network security.