Valerio Brussani
About Valerio Brussani
Valerio Brussani is a Security Researcher with extensive experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. He currently holds positions at Synack Red Team, Cobalt.io, and NoZero, and has contributed to numerous security projects and competitions.
Work at Synack Red Team
Valerio Brussani has been employed at Synack Red Team as a Security Researcher since 2018. In this role, he focuses on identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing security measures for various clients. His tenure at Synack has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of security protocols and methodologies.
Work at Cobalt.io
Brussani currently serves as the Core Lead Penetration Tester at Cobalt.io, a position he has held since 2021. His responsibilities include leading penetration testing efforts and overseeing the security assessment processes. Prior to this role, he worked as a Core Penetration Tester at the same company from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Valerio Brussani studied at Staffordshire University, where he earned a Master of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Cyber-Security from 2018 to 2020. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Ingegneria informatica from Università degli studi Roma TRE, completed from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he achieved a diploma in Informatica from John Von Neumann between 2009 and 2013.
Achievements in Vulnerability Reporting
Brussani has identified and reported several Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), including CVE-2018-13042 and CVE-2019-6588. He is recognized in the halls of fame for major companies such as Google, Facebook, and Adobe for his contributions to security. His work in bug bounty programs has further established his reputation in the cybersecurity community.
Background in Security Consulting
Before his current roles, Brussani worked as a Senior Security Consultant at Accenture from 2019 to 2020 and as an IT Security Junior Consultant at NTT DATA, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. His experience in these positions has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of security consulting and vulnerability management.