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🔒 Timo De Clercq 🔒Application Pentester | Cybersecurity Enthusiast🔹 About Me 🔹Welcome to my LinkedIn profile! I'm Timo De Clercq, an Application Pentester with a passion for cybersecurity and a knack for uncovering vulnerabilities. With a solid foundation in cyber defense and offensive security techniques, I thrive on the challenge of identifying and mitigating security risks to protect digital assets.🎓 Education & Certifications 🎓🔸 Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity🔸 Postgraduate Degree in Advanced Cybersecurity🔸 Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)🔸 Burp Suite Certified Practitioner👨‍💼 Professional Journey 👨‍💼During my academic journey, I honed my skills through hands-on experiences. As a student, I embarked on an internship at Spinae, where I developed a Python tool to automate the OSINT processes. For my bachelor's thesis, I conducted research on bypassing antiviruses and EDR solutions in penetration testing. For this research I crafted undetectable malware that evaded detection by the EDR SentinelOne.After graduating, I kickstarted my career as a Security Researcher at Howest, delving deeper into cybersecurity landscapes. Seeking new challenges, I transitioned to Spinae as an Application Pentester, where I've spent one and a half year executing pentests and continuously expanding my skill set. I'm currently working at Sectricity as an ethical hacker.🔧 Additional Interests & Activities 🔧In addition to my professional roles, I actively participate in Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges to sharpen my skills and stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends. My commitment to the cybersecurity community extends to responsible disclosures and bug bounty initiatives, where I leverage my expertise to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities proactively. Furthermore, I enjoy developing custom tools for penetration testing, leveraging my creativity to enhance testing capabilities and streamline processes.🔍 Let's Connect! 🔍I'm always eager to connect with fellow cybersecurity professionals, enthusiasts, and industry experts. Whether you want to discuss the latest trends in cybersecurity, explore potential collaboration opportunities, or share insights from our experiences, feel free to reach out!