prathap Ilango — DevOps Engineer
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.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Specialist with a focus on Application Security and Ethical Hacking.
Experience: 1 yr 1 mo
Skills
- Application Security
- Ethical Hacking
- Vulnerability Assessment
Career Highlights
- Secured critical vulnerabilities in major platforms.
- Recognized in Meta's Security Researchers Hall of Fame.
- Led a cybersecurity community focused on pentesting.
Work Experience
Slidea
Application Security Engineer (8 mos)
Intelliroot
Jr Security Engineer (5 mos)
Meta
Independent Security Researcher (2 yrs 1 mo)
HackerOne
Security Researcher (4 yrs 4 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - BE at Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology
Computer science at Alagappa Group of Schools