Stuart Beck Email & Phone Number

Durham, Gb

Responsibilities: Conducted consistent monitoring and research of the global cyber security landscape to support clients internationally. Monitored Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), conducted vulnerability and exploitability research, tracked ransomware activities, and performed Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and credential exposure research.Key Contributions: Leveraged specialized offensive security expertise to provide impactful and timely analysis of emerging threats, enhancing the security posture of clients. Integrated within Flare's in-platform product to deliver precise and actionable threat intelligence. Developed and maintained Proof of Concept (PoC) exploits to promptly expose emerging threats, aiding clients and fellow researchers in understanding vulnerabilities and improving their defences.Impact: Delivered impactful and valued threat intelligence that enabled clients to proactively address and mitigate security risks. Contributed to the security community by sharing PoC exploits and insights, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities: Actively participated in bug bounty and Vulnerability Disclosure Programs (VDPs), specialising in web application security testing, API security, and cloud infrastructure assessments. Conducted thorough security assessments to identify and report vulnerabilities across various platforms and systems.Key Contributions: Disclosed and triaged multiple vulnerabilities for high-profile organizations, including Siemens, NASA, Polygon, Visa, and Peak District. Achieved recognition in the Siemens Hall of Thanks for significant contributions to their security.Achievements: Identified critical vulnerabilities, leading to improved security postures for clients. Collaborated with development teams to ensure timely and effective remediation of reported issues. Contributed to the broader security community by sharing findings and best practices.

Durham, England, United Kingdom

Responsibilities: Managed and optimized spreadsheets and databases to streamline business operations. Implemented and maintained IT systems, ensuring their efficiency and reliability. Demonstrated flexibility and teamwork in a small business environment by taking on various additional responsibilities as needed. Additional Duties: Scheduled jobs for driving staff, ensuring efficient allocation of resources. Dispatched drivers, coordinating logistics to meet customer demands. Managed vehicle documentation, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Created graphic designs for marketing and internal purposes. Handled invoicing, contributing to the financial management of the business. Key Achievements: Applied advanced spreadsheet and database management skills to significantly improve existing systems. Enhanced operational efficiency, resulting in time and cost savings for the business. Supported business growth by providing robust IT solutions and versatile operational support.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Responsibilities: Organized and conducted weekly 3-hour workshops on advanced offensive security topics for students and faculty. Actively led presentations and workshops to groups of 40-50 participants, teaching foundational to advanced skills in offensive security. Facilitated workshops that transformed participants from beginners to competitive hackers, achieving 2nd place in HTB hacking competitions. Developed and demonstrated custom exploits to enhance learning experiences and showcase advanced techniques during workshops. Coordinated and hosted guest speakers and industry professionals to provide additional insights and expertise. Delivered demo sessions and workshops during university open days and VIP visits, promoting the Cyber Clinic and its initiatives.Key Achievements: Achieved the highest attendance rates since the Cyber Clinic's inception in 2018. Significantly improved participants' skills, evidenced by competitive performance in hacking competitions. Enhanced the university's reputation in the cybersecurity community through successful events and collaborations.

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer And Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Activities and Societies: Leading the University Cyber Clinic - Delivering weekly lectures to students and staff, providing a platform.

Computer Networking And Cyber Security, Double & Triple Distinction*