Sec Researcher at GNUCITIZEN
London, United Kingdom
- Current
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- Principal Security Consultant at Corsaire
- White-hat Security Researcher at GNUCITIZEN
- Past
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- Speaker at CONFidence Krakow 2009
- Speaker at EUSecWest London 2009
- Senior IT Security Consultant at ProCheckUp Ltd
- Speaker at HITBSecConf Malaysia 2008
- Speaker at Tessitura UK User Conference
- Speaker at Hack.lu Luxembourg 2008
- Speaker at CONFidence Krakow 2008
- Speaker at HITBSecConf Dubai 2008
- Security Consultant / Penetration Tester at NTA Monitor
- Freelance Penetration Tester (Self-employed)
- Education
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- Richmond, The American International University in London
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Adrian P’s Summary
Adrian "pagvac" Pastor, BSc (Hons) Computer-aided Engineering, has been part of the IT security industry for several years now, although he has been involved with the whitehat hacker scene as a hobbyist since an early age.
He has authored several papers, numerous vulnerability advisories and has spoken at events such as HITBSecConf Dubai, HITBSecConf Kuala Lumpur, CONFidence Krakow, Hack.lu Luxembourg, etc ...
His published research covers exciting topics such as cracking into embedded devices, web hacking, eavesdropping techniques, magstripes, and credit card security. Adrian's work has been featured in established magazines and information portals such as BBC, The Washington Post, Wired, Slashdot, PC Pro, The Register, PC World, CNET and many others.
He currently works as a principal security consultant at Corsaire Ltd and also performs independent security research during his free time via the GNUCITIZEN information security think tank.
Adrian P’s Specialties:
Tiger team operations, vulnerability research, ISO 7811. Pentesting: infrastructure, webapps, kiosks, telephony and VoIP, and Wi-Fi. Brain dumping session at hacker events (ideas exchange). Thinking outside the box. Finding simple solutions to complex problems.
Adrian P’s Experience
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Principal Security Consultant
Corsaire
(Privately Held; Computer & Network Security industry)
February 2009 — Present (1 year )
Penetration testing, vulnerability assessment and vulnerability research.
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White-hat Security Researcher
GNUCITIZEN
(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)
January 2007 — Present (3 years 1 month)
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Speaker
CONFidence Krakow 2009
(Computer & Network Security industry)
May 2009 — May 2009 (1 month)
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Speaker
EUSecWest London 2009
(Computer & Network Security industry)
May 2009 — May 2009 (1 month)
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Senior IT Security Consultant
ProCheckUp Ltd
(Privately Held; Computer & Network Security industry)
May 2006 — January 2009 (2 years 9 months)
Penetration testing, vulnerability assessment and vulnerability research.
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Speaker
HITBSecConf Malaysia 2008
(Computer & Network Security industry)
October 2008 — October 2008 (1 month)
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Speaker
Tessitura UK User Conference
(Non-Profit; 501-1000 employees; Performing Arts industry)
October 2008 — October 2008 (1 month)
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Speaker
Hack.lu Luxembourg 2008
(Computer & Network Security industry)
October 2008 — October 2008 (1 month)
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Speaker
CONFidence Krakow 2008
(Security and Investigations industry)
May 2008 — May 2008 (1 month)
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Speaker
HITBSecConf Dubai 2008
(Security and Investigations industry)
April 2008 — April 2008 (1 month)
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Security Consultant / Penetration Tester
NTA Monitor
(Privately Held; Computer & Network Security industry)
May 2005 — May 2006 (1 year 1 month)
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Freelance Penetration Tester
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Computer & Network Security industry)
September 2003 — April 2005 (1 year 8 months)
Various freelance pen-testing projects for some SOHOs, mainly located in outer London.
Adrian P’s Education
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Richmond, The American International University in London
BSc (Hons) , Computer-aided Engineering , 2001 — 2005
Additional Information
Adrian P’s Websites:
Adrian P’s Groups:
GNUCITIZEN
HITB
CriptoRed
Hakin9 Magazine
2600
DC Groups
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Richmond American International University in London -
Hack In The Box / HITBSecConf -
DEFCON -
GNUCITIZEN -
The Web Application Security Consortium -
CONFidence -
DC4420
Adrian P’s Honors:
Graduated Cum Laude
Dean's List Award
Adrian P’s Contact Settings
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