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Fatih Bülbül

Penetration Testing Specialist
Istanbul

Summary

I have approximately 4 years of experience in the cybersecurity field. I began my career by gaining hands-on experience in system and network administration. As my technical background deepened, I transitioned into penetration testing.

Throughout my career, I received an award from the Turkish Informatics Association and identified and exploited a vulnerability in Gelişim University, which marked the beginning of my professional journey in cybersecurity.

I have specialized in areas such as source code analysis, mobile application penetration testing, API security testing, Active Directory penetration testing, as well as local network and Wi-Fi security assessments..

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications

Work History

Cybersecurity Intern

Ozztech
12.2021 - 07.2022

During my internship, I supported the company’s information technology operations and successfully carried out the following tasks:

  • Printer installations and server disk replacement operations.
  • Upgrading and maintaining VMware ESX servers.
  • Using tools such as Nmap, Burp Suite, Acunetix, Metasploit, Nessus, and OpenVAS during local network penetration testing.
  • Writing technical reports and communicating technical processes to clients.
  • Providing helpdesk support to resolve users’ technical issues.

This experience allowed me to gain hands-on knowledge of technical infrastructures and develop competence in corporate IT processes.

Cybersecurity Specialist

Ozztech
07.2022 - 03.2023

In this position, I provided comprehensive cybersecurity consultancy services to clients. My duties and responsibilities included:

  • Conducting extensive web penetration tests, local network penetration tests, and Wi-Fi penetration tests to identify and report security vulnerabilities within clients' systems.
  • Performing the setup and hardening of systems such as domains, switches, and firewalls.
  • Working on infrastructures including Fortigate and Sophos firewalls, Active Directory, file servers, and Veeam backup systems to deliver tailored solutions for clients.
  • Re-performing penetration tests after vulnerabilities had been remediated to verify the effectiveness of the implemented security measures.

Through these experiences, I gained specialized expertise in the setup and management of security infrastructures.

Penetration Tester

Newex
04.2023 - Current

While working at Newex Security, I was actively involved in source code analysis, web application penetration testing, and mobile penetration testing. I gained extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in these areas. Additionally:

  • I conducted penetration tests targeting local networks, Wi-Fi, denial-of-service attacks, and web-based systems. Within the team, I was responsible for coordinating these tests and directly communicating with clients when any vulnerabilities were identified.
  • I worked on deploying honeypot systems to detect potential cyber threats and develop defense mechanisms against them.
  • I enhanced my skills in cybersecurity tool development by learning Python and Go, and I created custom tools tailored to specific security scenarios.
  • I completed the Certified Red Teamer (MRT) program by Mosse Cyber Security, receiving advanced red team training and gaining the ability to develop my own exploits.

Through these experiences, I have deepened my expertise in the field of cybersecurity and continue to deliver innovative and effective solutions to projects.

Education

Associate Degree - Information Security Technology

İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi
İstanbul
09.2020 - 07.2022

He Dropped Out of School. - Istanbul University, Physics Department

Istanbul University
İstanbul
09.2018 - 04.2020

Skills

Network penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

API security testing

Social engineering

Source Code Analysis

Mobile Penetration Testing

OWASP

Web Penetration Testing

Accomplishments

    In 2022, I participated in a competition organized by the Turkish Informatics Association with my project Meisterlos and was awarded an honorable mention.

Certification

MRT Certified Red Teamer

Timeline

Penetration Tester

Newex
04.2023 - Current

Cybersecurity Specialist

Ozztech
07.2022 - 03.2023

Cybersecurity Intern

Ozztech
12.2021 - 07.2022

Associate Degree - Information Security Technology

İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi
09.2020 - 07.2022

He Dropped Out of School. - Istanbul University, Physics Department

Istanbul University
09.2018 - 04.2020
Fatih BülbülPenetration Testing Specialist