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RFS

Security Researcher

RFS is a Professional in Unified Communications Security, Signals Intelligence, and Red Team operations. He brings a wealth of experience to our penetration testing tools and articles.

Location

Portugal

Timezone

WET/WEST

Response

24-48 hours

Status

Available

9
Certifications
7
Areas of Expertise
2
Tools & Frameworks

Languages

English
Portuguese
Spanish
"Security through transparency, education, and responsible disclosure. Every vulnerability discovered is an opportunity to make telecommunications networks more secure for everyone."
Professional Certifications

Industry-recognized certifications demonstrating expertise and commitment to continuous learning

eJPT

eLearnSecurity

2020
Valid
Penetration Testing
Intermediate Level

eCPPTv2

eLearnSecurity

2021
Valid
Penetration Testing
Advanced Level

CRTP

Pentester Academy

2022
Valid
Active Directory
Advanced Level

ADCS CESP

Pentester Academy

2023
Valid
Active Directory
Expert Level

NS1

Fortinet

2019
Valid
Network Security
Intermediate Level

NS2

Fortinet

2020
Valid
Network Security
Advanced Level

IMS / SIP / VoLTE

Perpetual Solutions

2018
Valid
Telecommunications
Advanced Level

Networks and System Expert

ATEC Academy

2011
Valid
Networks and Systems
Advanced Level

CCNA Academy Exploration

ATEC Academy

2011
Valid
Networks & ISPs
Professional Level
Technical Expertise

Comprehensive skills and experience in telecommunications security and related fields

Telecommunications Security

Professional

Deep knowledge of telecom protocols and security

Experience15 years
Proficiency50%

SS7/SIGTRAN

Expert

Signaling System No. 7 and SIGTRAN protocols

Experience12 years
Proficiency100%

Red Team Operations

Expert

Advanced persistent threat simulation

Experience10 years
Proficiency100%

Penetration Testing

Expert

Comprehensive security assessment

Experience12 years
Proficiency100%

Signals Intelligence

Expert

SIGINT and communications intelligence

Experience8 years
Proficiency100%

Protocol Analysis

Expert

Deep protocol analysis and reverse engineering

Experience15 years
Proficiency100%

Vulnerability Research

Expert

Zero-day vulnerability discovery and research

Experience12 years
Proficiency100%
6
Expert Level
0
Advanced Level
0
Intermediate Level
84
Total Years
Professional Timeline

Career highlights and key milestones in cybersecurity and telecommunications security

2025
Security
High Impact

Senior Penetration Tester - BSS

Executed comprehensive telecom security assessments on BSS.

Celfocus

2018
Signaling
High Impact

Senior NGIN Analyst - Unified Communications

Managing and delivering Unified Communications projects to VF European Network

Celfocus

1998
Research
High Impact

First free Call on Mobile phones + Free Internet Access.

!

Self

1996
Research
High Impact

First free Call on fixed line .

!

Self

Areas of Specialization

Deep expertise in specific domains of telecommunications security

Telecommunications Protocols

Expert

Expert in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in telecom signaling protocols

7 years experience
SS7
Diameter
SIGTRAN
SIP
GTP
SCTP
CAMEL

Mobile Network Security

Expert

Specialized in security assessment of mobile network infrastructure and protocols

12 years experience
2G/GSM
3G/UMTS
4G/LTE
5G
IMS
VoLTE
VoWiFi

Red Team Operations

Expert

Experienced in simulating advanced persistent threats and targeted attacks on critical infrastructure

10 years experience
Telecommunications
Critical Infrastructure
Financial Services
Tools & Frameworks

Open-source security tools and frameworks developed for the community

Active
2023

MOTIF Framework

Mobile Operator Threat Intelligence Framework

Security Framework
Since 2023
Active
2018

SIGTRAN Testing Suite

Comprehensive SIGTRAN protocol testing and exploitation tools

Testing Tools
Since 2018
Research & Publications

Technical research papers, frameworks, and publications in telecommunications security

Technical Report
2023

SS7 Protocol Vulnerabilities Analysis

Comprehensive analysis of SS7 protocol security weaknesses

Framework
2022

5G Network Security Assessment Framework

Methodology for assessing 5G network security posture

Research Paper
2021

Diameter Protocol Exploitation Techniques

Advanced techniques for exploiting Diameter protocol vulnerabilities

3
Total Publications
1
Research Papers
1
Frameworks
1
Technical Reports
Current Projects

Active research and development initiatives in telecommunications security

6G Security Research

Active

Early research into 6G network security challenges

2024-2026

Quantum-Safe Telecom Protocols

Planning

Research into post-quantum cryptography for telecom

2025-2027

AI-Powered Security Testing

Active

Integration of AI/ML into security testing frameworks

2024-2025
Speaking & Conferences

Presentations and participation in industry conferences and events

Malvertising

OWASP PortoOporto, PT

2025
Conference
Awards & Recognition

Industry recognition for contributions to cybersecurity and telecommunications security

Best Security Researcher

2023

Recognition for outstanding contributions to telecom security

Issued by: Telecom Security Association

Innovation Award

2022

For development of MOTIF Framework

Issued by: Cybersecurity Excellence Awards

Personal Interests

Areas of personal interest and ongoing learning

AI Agents
Transmission Security
Network Protocols
RF/SDR
Open Source Security Tools
Consulting Services

Professional cybersecurity consulting for telecommunications and critical infrastructure

Response Time

24-48 hours

Status

Available

Location

Remote & On-site

Available Services

Comprehensive cybersecurity services tailored to your organization's needs

Telecom Security Audits

Professional telecom security audits services with industry-leading expertise and proven methodologies.

Penetration Testing

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Security Training

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Research Collaboration

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Tool Development

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