Dragos M.
Romania / Available Worldwide · Senior Penetration Tester & Security Consultant (Contractor) · Crusader Network
Coventry University
5 followers
About
Senior Penetration Tester and Offensive Security Consultant with over 10 years of experience in red team operations, cloud security, and vulnerability assessments for enterprise and public sector organizations. Specialist in OT/ICS, 5G telecommunications security, and blockchain security engineering, including smart contract auditing. Independent contractor providing offensive security services globally through Crusader Network.
Skills
- Web Application Testing
- Mobile Application Testing
- API Security Testing
- Red Team Operations
- Burp Suite Professional
- Nmap
- Metasploit
- Cobalt Strike
- Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
34 skills in total
Experience
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Senior Penetration Tester & Security Consultant (Contractor)
Crusader Network
Mar 2024 — Present
Romania / UK / Europe
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Senior Penetration Tester & Security Consultant
Cortida Limited
Sep 2021 — Mar 2024
United Kingdom
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Senior Security Consultant & Penetration Tester
Blackfoot (UK) Ltd
Jul 2019 — Apr 2021
United Kingdom
6 experiences in total
Education
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Coventry University
BSc Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity
Sep 2016 — Jan 2019
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National College 'Nicolae Grigorescu'
High School Diploma, Mathematics & Computer Science (Intensive Computing)
Sep 2012 — Jun 2016
Recent posts
I’m officially turning the page and seeking my next major challenge in the cybersecurity landscape.
Currently, I am operating at the intersection of innovation and risk in my own AI labs, where I focus on bridging the gap between offensive security and AI safety. My background is rooted in years of hands-on experience—from high-stakes penetration testing to hardening infrastructure for businesses across various sectors.
My expertise isn't limited to traditional IT; I’ve conducted deep OT testing within the telecom industry, managed blockchain security, and spent years hacking anything that connects to a network—and plenty of things that don't. I even bring a unique risk-management perspective from running a hedge fund as a side venture.
Whether you need a specialized Security Engineer or a versatile "one-man army" capable of both breaking and bolstering your defenses, I’m ready to deliver. I am open to discussing full-time, freelance, or contract opportunities where I can make an immediate impact.
Let’s connect and explore how my unconventional background can bring massive value to your team. Reach out and let’s talk shop!
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