Zach Hanley
About Zach Hanley
Title: Chief Attack Engineer
Zach Hanley holds the title of Chief Attack Engineer. His role involves identifying and assessing security vulnerabilities in various systems to improve their protection against cyber threats.
Research Project: Forti Forty
Zach Hanley initiated a research project named 'Forti Forty' aimed at discovering 40 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) in Fortinet appliances. The project's objective was to enhance the security of Fortinet products by identifying potential vulnerabilities.
Identified Security Issues in Fortinet Appliances
During his research, Zach Hanley identified 16 security issues in Fortinet appliances, most of which were classified as critical or high risk. These findings emphasize the importance of rigorous security assessments in safeguarding information technology infrastructures.
Challenges Faced in Vulnerability Research
Zach Hanley's efforts to identify vulnerabilities in Fortinet appliances faced a significant challenge when Fortinet's download portal restricted access to their appliances. This limitation hindered his ability to achieve the initial goal of the Forti Forty project.