prathap Ilango

DevOps Engineer

India1 yr 1 mo experience
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Key Highlights

  • Secured critical vulnerabilities in major platforms.
  • Recognized in Meta's Security Researchers Hall of Fame.
  • Led a cybersecurity community focused on pentesting.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Specialist with a focus on Application Security and Ethical Hacking.

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Skills

Core Skills

Application SecurityEthical HackingVulnerability Assessment

Other Skills

Application Security ArchitectureVulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)Black Box TestingGraphQLPython (Programming Language)Web Application SecurityRisk AssessmentInformation SecurityLeadershipTeam ManagementCommunity OrganizingEvent ManagementPublic SpeakingTraining and Development (HR)Vulnerability Scanning

About

Security Researcher | Hacked and Secured WhatsApp, Instagram,Facebook & 150+ brands | Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) | Web pentester | CTF I'm Prathap, and I'm a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)—a passionate cybersecurity enthusiast. As a Security Researcher at HackerOne and Meta, I’ve found vulnerabilities in top brands and tech giants, including a critical vulnerability in Instagram, WhatsApp & facebook, and reported issues to over 150 high-profile companies, earning recognition and Hall of Fame acknowledgments for my efforts. Currently, I work as an Application Security Engineer, specializing in Web & Mobile Application Security. I also enjoy sharing my knowledge through conference speaking and blogging. I’m the founder and lead of a cybersecurity community focused on web pentesting and CTF challenges, where I guide team members and participate in CTF competitions. With a Bachelor's in Computer Science Engineering, I have a solid foundation in programming, networking, and cybersecurity. I stay updated on the latest security trends and threats.

Experience

1 yr 1 mo
Total Experience
6 mos
Average Tenure
8 mos
Current Experience

Slidea

Application Security Engineer

Aug 2025Present · 8 mos

  • Led end-to-end security testing for Slidea Presentation Application.
  • Executed VAPT, network assessment, black-box testing, and red teaming.
  • Delivered PoC-rich reports with remediation guidance for developers.
Application Security ArchitectureApplication Security

Intelliroot

Jr Security Engineer

Aug 2024Jan 2025 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • Performed Web & Mobile Application Security Testing to ensure application security.
  • Performed Black Box Testing
  • Network Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
  • Read Team Assessments

Meta

Independent Security Researcher

Mar 2024Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Found a Critical Vulnerability in Facebook, Instagram & WhatsApp.
  • Listed in the Meta Security Researchers Hall of Fame for 2024 and 2025.
GraphQLBlack Box TestingEthical Hacking

Hackerone

Security Researcher

Jan 2020May 2024 · 4 yrs 4 mos

  • Secured vulnerabilities in over 150+ companies, including Shopify, Delta Airlines, Nykaa Fashion,
  • Levi's, and various government websites.
  • Expertise in OWASP Top 10, SQLi, CSRF, XSS, IDOR, SSRF, and RCE.
  • Leveraged tools like Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, and OWASP ZAP for vulnerability assessments.
  • Delivered actionable security reports with POC and risk assessments.
Python (Programming Language)Ethical HackingVulnerability Assessment

Education

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Computer Science

Nov 2021May 2025

Alagappa Group of Schools

Computer science

Jan 2019Jan 2021

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