About

Silas Francisco is a certified professional with over 10 years of experience in Information Security. He is currently working as the Lead Penetration Tester at Siemens, where he specializes in Penetration Testing and Technical Assessments with a special focus on Web Applications and Rich/Thick Clients. Silas is a mentor to junior colleagues, developers, system administrators, and Information Security Officers. He is highly interested in Security Engineering and Exploit Development, which he believes are critical components of the Information Security industry. Silas has previously worked as a Penetration Tester at Integrity and as a Security Incident Responder at FCCN CERT.PT. He holds a Master of Science degree in Information Systems and Computer Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, where he also earned his Bachelor of Science degree in the same field. Silas is highly proficient in various technologies, with a particular focus on Web and test-related technologies. He has 13.71 years of relevant experience in the field of Information Security, and he continues to stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in the industry. Overall, Silas is a highly skilled and experienced Information Security professional with a passion for Penetration Testing and Technical Assessments. He is a valuable asset to any team and is always willing to share his knowledge and mentor others in the field.