Whoami

My name is Toku, a 28-year-old and i’m a cybersecurity enthousiast and professional specializing in independent contracting for indepentant people, bug bounty hunting, and security engineering. I have a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity with high honors and work in the defense sector.

Background

In 2015, as a young adult, I was initially drawn to IT, particularly IT development. However, over the years, my focus shifted towards cybersecurity. Initially, my passion was in program development, but as I progressed through my studies, I discovered the fascinating world of cybersecurity and the individuals known as “hackers.” This discovery ignited my interest, which eventually evolved into a deep passion.

I am passively active in the scene, and you typically won’t find me boasting. I am a member of HSBxl, a hackerspace in Brussels. Being part of this community allows me to both learn from others and share my knowledge with them.

During my university career, I delved into Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions. I have participated in several CTFs and was part of a team that achieved a top 10 placement in the Cyber Security Challenge Belgium.

I recently completed my master’s thesis, which focuses on establishing a standardized method for revoking security keys in a password-less environment.

Employment

I was employed as a Cybersecurity Consultant at a company based in Brussels. As part of their application security team, I was responsible for ensuring the security of our clients’ applications. Additionally, I am still actively pursuing the CRTO certification. Looking ahead, I aspire to transition into a role as a red teamer and/or security analyst. With a broad knowledge of the cybersecurity field, I am always eager to expand my expertise.

As of today, I am working as a Security Engineer for the defense sector in Luxembourg. Responsibilities are REDACTED due to the nature of work.

Values

I strongly believe in the open-source community and advocate for privacy and security. Both professionally and personally, I prioritize security and privacy. I advocate for the use of open-source and privacy-respecting software. I derive satisfaction from assisting others and am always open to helping individuals with their security and privacy inquiries. Although I do not allways practive what I preach but I am always happy to learn new ways!

Furthermore, I value secrecy and loyalty and prefer not to discuss my work in public. When asked about my profession, I typically provide a vague response such as “I work in IT” or “I work in cyber security.”