matthew Hendricks
@matthewhendricks
Cybersecurity specialist with offensive and defensive expertise in penetration testing and malware analysis.
What I'm looking for
I am a cybersecurity specialist certified by EC-Council (C|CT), ISC2, and Cisco (CCNA) with hands-on experience in offensive and defensive operations, penetration testing, and malware reverse engineering. I reported multiple CVSS 9.8 vulnerabilities in Fortune 500 web applications and developed proof-of-concept exploits for XSS and SQL injection.
I build malware analysis pipelines and sandboxes that have analyzed 20+ malware families and routinely reverse engineered ransomware using Ghidra and Radare2. I conduct digital forensics and incident response with CAINE and Volatility, map Active Directory attack surfaces with BloodHound, and harden networks using Zero Trust principles; I thrive in collaborative environments where I can lead investigations and mentor others while continuously learning.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Security Researcher
Bugcrowd
Oct 2024 - Present (11 months)
Reported multiple CVSS 9.8 vulnerabilities in Fortune 500 web applications, enabling rapid remediation and reduced exposure. Developed proof-of-concept exploits for XSS, SQL Injection and chained attack paths to validate impact.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
EC-Council
Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT), Cybersecurity
Completed the EC-Council Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT) certification in 2025.
ISC2 (International Information System Security Certification Consortium)
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Cybersecurity
Completed the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification in 2025.
Cisco
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Networking
Earned the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification in 2025.
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