Yasser Khan
About Yasser Khan
Yasser Khan is a Security Researcher with extensive experience in information security, currently working at Detectify, Versos, and Synack Red Team. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a focus on Information Security and has worked across various sectors, including banking and eCommerce.
Work at HackerOne
Yasser Khan has been employed at HackerOne as a Security Researcher since 2019. In this role, he focuses on identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing security measures for various clients. His responsibilities include conducting thorough code and architectural reviews to pinpoint security weaknesses and suggest remediation strategies. He also produces detailed documentation and reports that outline assessment findings and recommended actions to improve security.
Current Roles in Cybersecurity
In addition to his position at HackerOne, Yasser Khan serves as a Security Researcher at Detectify and as an Information Security Consultant at Versos, both since 2021. He is also a member of the Synack Red Team, contributing to security assessments and penetration testing. His work spans multiple sectors, including banking, financial services, and government, where he focuses on enhancing cyber resilience and assurance.
Education and Expertise
Yasser Khan earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a focus on Information Security and Mobile Application from Jain (Deemed-to-be University) from 2017 to 2020. This academic background provided him with a solid foundation in cybersecurity principles and practices, which he applies in his current roles. His expertise includes conducting security assessments and implementing security frameworks tailored to various industries.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Before his current roles, Yasser Khan worked as a Cyber Security Engineer at Ankercloud GmbH for 10 months in 2021. He also served as an Information Security Analyst at Vast Dream Group for 5 months from 2020 to 2021. In these positions, he gained experience in security assessments and developed skills in policy and strategy development, particularly for banking security frameworks.
Security Assessment and Penetration Testing Experience
Yasser Khan has extensive experience in conducting security assessments and penetration testing across various sectors, including banking, financial services, automobile, eCommerce, telecom, and government. His work involves collaborating with client-side teams to establish robust security frameworks and ensure compliance with industry standards such as PCI DSS, SAMA, and NCA.