AUTHOR

Victor Wieczorek

VP, AppSec and Threat & Attack Simulation,
GuidePoint Security

Victor Wieczorek is an information security professional with a broad range of experience in both defensive and offensive security roles. His prior work included delivering various security projects to a wide spectrum of clients with a primary focus on penetration testing, social engineering and security architecture design. As a penetration tester holding both the Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE) and Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certifications, he has helped organizations identify a multitude of weaknesses with a focus on root cause remediation.

Prior to joining GuidePoint, Victor consulted for a global firm where he worked to mature and standardize the security assessment practice while leading various penetration testing engagements. Before that, he was a Systems Security Engineer focused on secure architecture design for multiple federal organizations. Victor has developed skills in effective communication with client stakeholders to detail security issues, illustrate business impacts, and consult on remediation efforts.

Victor earned a bachelor’s degree in computer and information technology from Purdue University and has held multiple professional industry certifications including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Payment Card Industry Qualified Security Assessor (PCI QSA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Articles from Victor Wieczorek

  • Blog
The Importance of a Clearly Defined Pentesting Scope
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  • Blog
5 Common Pentesting Pitfalls to Avoid
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  • Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing
Penetration Testing: Best Practices for Identifying Vulnerabilities
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  • News
How to Gain More Value with Continuous Pen-Testing
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Examining Continuous Pentest Assessments
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Collaborative Penetration Testing: Examining the Pros and Cons of this Approach
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The Pros and Cons of Siloed/Autonomous Pen Testing
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