Bruno Silva
About Bruno Silva
Bruno Silva is a Security Researcher with extensive experience in cybersecurity, currently working at Bugcrowd, HackerOne, and YesWeHack. He combines academic knowledge from ISEP with practical experience in application security and ethical hacking.
Work at Bugcrowd
Bruno Silva has been employed at Bugcrowd as a Security Researcher since 2019. In this role, he contributes to the platform's mission of connecting organizations with ethical hackers to identify vulnerabilities in their systems. His responsibilities include researching security issues and collaborating with the cybersecurity community to enhance the overall security posture of client organizations.
Current Role at Ascendi
Since 2021, Bruno Silva has worked as an Application Security Engineer at Ascendi in Portugal. His role involves ensuring the security of applications developed and maintained by the organization. He applies his knowledge of cybersecurity principles to identify and mitigate potential security risks in software applications.
Education and Expertise
Bruno Silva holds a Licenciatura in Engenharia Informática from Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto. He has furthered his education through certifications, including a Certified Ethical Hacker from ISEP ACADEMY in 2020 and CCNA Routing and Switching, which he completed from 2018 to 2020. His academic background complements his practical experience in cybersecurity.
Capture the Flag Competitions
Bruno Silva has participated in Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions, demonstrating his skills in ethical hacking and cybersecurity challenges. He has been involved as a player on platforms like TryHackMe and Hack The Box since 2019. These competitions allow him to apply his knowledge in real-world scenarios and engage with the cybersecurity community.
Professional Background
Bruno Silva's professional experience includes a summer internship at Continental in 2015 and roles at Decathlon Portugal from 2016 to 2019, where he served as Líder prática desportiva. He has also worked with YesWeHack and HackerOne as a Security Researcher since 2020, contributing to various initiatives in the cybersecurity field.