Seongjin Hong
About Seongjin Hong
Seongjin Hong is a Product Security Engineer with a background in computer engineering from Changwon National University. He has experience in security roles at NAVER Corp and currently works at Sendbird, focusing on secure coding, bug bounty operations, threat modeling, and DevSecOps practices.
Work at Sendbird
Seongjin Hong holds the position of Product Security Engineer at Sendbird, where he has been employed since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the security of products through various initiatives. His responsibilities include conducting secure coding training sessions aimed at improving the security skills of development teams. He actively participates in bug bounty operations to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities, ensuring the integrity of the company's applications.
Previous Experience at NAVER Corp
Before joining Sendbird, Seongjin Hong worked at NAVER Corp, where he served as a Security Engineer from 2016 to 2022. His tenure at NAVER included a two-month internship in 2016. During his six years as a Security Engineer, he contributed to various security initiatives and projects, enhancing the overall security framework of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Seongjin Hong studied at Changwon National University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from 2010 to 2017. His academic background provides a strong foundation in computer science principles, which he applies in his professional roles. His expertise encompasses secure coding practices, threat modeling, and DevSecOps methodologies.
Security Practices and Initiatives
In his current role, Seongjin Hong engages in various security practices to protect product integrity. He is involved in threat modeling to identify and mitigate potential security risks in product designs. Additionally, he performs penetration testing to assess the security posture of applications and systems, ensuring vulnerabilities are addressed proactively.