niels aerts, Ethical Hacker

niels aerts

Ethical Hacker

XPOSE SECURITY (My freelance company)

Location
Belgium - Hasselt
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science And Computer Networks
Experience
10 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 10 Months

Ethical Hacker at XPOSE SECURITY (My freelance company)
  • Belgium - Hasselt
  • My current job since December 2022

I thoroughly test the front and back ends of applications and devices to guarantee their security using a combination of automated vulnerability scanners like Burp Suite and Tenable as well as manual testing. I find and evaluate vulnerabilities like Cross-Site Scripting, Parameter Tampering, and Clickjacking through this process. I then offer a thorough and expertly written report that explains the weaknesses discovered and includes awareness training to help reduce potential risks in the future.

Penetration Testing Engineer at XPOSE
  • Belgium - Hasselt
  • My current job since October 2022

Using automated vulnerability scanners such as Burp Suite, Tenable,
combined with manual actions, I test the entire front and back end of
web applications to check for Cross-Site Scripting, Parameter
Tampering, Clickjacking, etc. Produce a professionally written report
that includes an explanation and awareness training.

Cybersecurity Engineer at NATO and Prime Minister of Belgium
  • Belgium - Brussels
  • My current job since January 2023

Assisting the government in strengthening and securing infrastructure to make it more secure. This includes mitigating risks such as DDOS attacks, warding off hackers and conducting Red Teaming exercises to increase resilience to cyber attacks. By taking proactive measures and continuously improving security protocols, potential threats can be identified and neutralized before they can cause damage. This requires close collaboration between various government agencies and cybersecurity experts to build a robust defense against cyber threats.

Red Team at Atos
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2022 to January 2023

As a red team member, I simulate cyber attacks to uncover vulnerabilities in systems and networks. Mimicking real hackers, I identify weaknesses that traditional assessments might miss. By adopting an offensive mindset, I help the organization strengthen its security measures, enhance staff training, and improve incident response strategies.
CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST

Red Team at Atos
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2022 to January 2023

As a red team member, I simulate cyber attacks to uncover vulnerabilities in systems and networks. Mimicking real hackers, I identify weaknesses that traditional assessments might miss. By adopting an offensive mindset, I help the organization strengthen its security measures, enhance staff training, and improve incident response strategies.
CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST

SOC Analyst at Appsys ICT Group
  • Belgium - Houthalen
  • October 2021 to January 2022

Optimisation of infrastructure to ensure that all devices within the
networks are secure against threats. Also set up DDOS, Anti-Virus
systems to check everything passing through the network from inside
to outside and vice versa. Over 10, 000 Vulnerabilities handled with
vulnerablity scanning tools such as Tenable. Manual testing of web
applications such as XSS, SQL, IDOR, CSRF, etc.

Cybersecurity Specialist at Appsys
  • Belgium - Houthalen
  • January 2021 to January 2022

I have a specialty in network infrastructure optimization to protect all devices from possible threats. This entails putting in place DDoS and antivirus programs to keep an eye on all incoming and outgoing data. I have a great deal of expertise using tools like Tenable for vulnerability scanning and have handled over 10, 000 vulnerabilities. In addition, I manually evaluate web applications to look for security flaws like XSS, SQL, IDOR, CSRF, and others. I have been effective in securing networks and averting potential cyberattacks thanks to my knowledge in these fields.

SOC Analyst at MobieTrain
  • Belgium - Genk
  • July 2021 to September 2021

Software automation using Azure Sentinel and Power automate,
automating the O365 Suite to search for phishing mails and malicious
files using API connectors such as VirusTotal. Social engineering
using phishing mails and security awareness training for staff

SOC Analyst at EDF France
  • Belgium - Brussels
  • September 2020 to July 2021

Security Automation using Security orchestration, automation, and
response. based on use cases, it was determined what should be
done in this automation. such as blacklisting URLs using zscaler, Antivirus signatures using Symantec SEPM, Adding IPS signatures (Hostbased IPS) and EWS E-mail servers then implementing this within an
MISP platform

Security Officer at MobieTrain
  • Belgium - Genk
  • January 2021 to June 2021

I am a specialist in software automation with knowledge of Power Automate and Azure Sentinel. My area of expertise is automating O365 Suite to look for malicious files and phishing emails using API connections like VirusTotal. In order to stop successful cyberattacks, I am also skilled at social engineering using phishing emails and teaching staff in security awareness.

Security Officer at EDF France / Luminus
  • France - Paris
  • January 2019 to January 2021

I leveraged Security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) to implement Security Automation. By analyzing various use cases, we determined which tasks could be automated. These included blacklisting URLs through Zscaler, deploying anti-virus signatures via Symantec SEPM, and adding IPS signatures (Host- based IPS) and EWS E-mail servers. Our team then seamlessly integrated these automated processes within an MISP platform. The result was a more efficient and streamlined security system that effectively mitigates potential threats.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science And Computer Networks
  • at Pxl University College
  • January 2024
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at PXL University
  • June 2019

Specialties & Skills

Ethical Hacking
Cyber Security
Cybercrime
ICT Security
Web Security
Problem-Solving
INCIDENT RESPONSE
WEB APPLICATIONS
AUTOMATION
INFRASTRUCTURE OPTIMIZATION
COLLABORATION
EXCHANGE WEB SERVICES (EWS)
IN-PLANE SWITCHING (IPS)
INFRASTRUCTURE
LUMINUS
Incident Response
Offensive Security
Strong Communication
Threat Intelligence Analysis
evelop Reports/Presentations

Social Profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website
xpose-sec.com

Languages

English
Expert
Dutch
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Cisco Threat Management (Certificate)
Cisco Endpoint Security (Certificate)
SC-200 (Certificate)
SC-900 (Certificate)
MS-900 (Certificate)
Cybersecurity (Certificate)
Penetration Tester (Certificate)
Ethical Hacker (Certificate)
Cloud Champion Security Expert (Certificate)