Yamil La Barrera
About Yamil La Barrera
Yamil La Barrera is a Security Researcher with expertise in API security testing and OWASP standards. He currently works at Deloitte as an Offensive Security Consultant and has experience with various security tools and scripting languages.
Work at Deloitte
Yamil La Barrera has been employed at Deloitte as an Offensive Security Consultant since 2022. In this role, he focuses on identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing security measures for clients. His work is based in Lima, Perú, where he applies his expertise in offensive security practices to improve organizational security postures.
Experience at Bugcrowd
Since 2022, Yamil La Barrera has served as a Security Researcher at Bugcrowd. In this capacity, he engages in various security research initiatives, contributing to the identification and resolution of security vulnerabilities. His role involves collaboration with a community of security researchers to enhance the overall security landscape.
Background in Information Technology
Prior to his current roles, Yamil La Barrera worked as an Information Technology Intern at GRUPO DISTRILUZ from 2021 to 2022. During this nine-month internship in Lima, Perú, he gained practical experience in IT operations and security, which laid the foundation for his subsequent career in cybersecurity.
Education and Expertise
Yamil La Barrera earned a Bachelor's degree in Seguridad y Auditoría Informática from UTP Universidad Tecnológica del Perú, completing his studies from 2017 to 2022. He has developed expertise in ASVS and MASVS standards from OWASP, and specializes in API security testing. His proficiency extends to tools such as Postman, SQLMap, and Metasploit, along with scripting in Bash for security testing.
Involvement with TryHackMe
Yamil La Barrera has been active as a CTF Player at TryHackMe since 2021. His participation in Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges allows him to enhance his skills in practical cybersecurity scenarios. He also utilizes Frida for mobile application hacking tasks, further expanding his technical capabilities in the field.