ILLIA KOLESNICHENKO

In my complex role as the Head of Offensive Security, I lead a talented team of ethical hackers while actively participating in assessments and continuously honing my own skills. My goal is to provide top-tier security services to clients, many of whom are industry leaders, and to consistently exceed their expectations. Our Comprehensive Penetration Testing Services: • External & Internal Network Pentesting • Cloud, On-premises & Wireless Pentesting • Web & Mobile Application Pentesting • Social Engineer

As Founder, I ensure the company delivers on its core mission: to close the critical gap between security investment and verifiable results, enabling enterprise leaders to truly outpace cyber threats.

I founded a boutique marketing agency, growing it to a team of 12 professionals. We earned the long-term loyalty of B2B-focused international companies, with some remaining our clients for over a decade. This venture provided me with firsthand expertise in P&L management and strategic planning, providing a deep commercial perspective that directly informed my strategic approach to building a business in cybersecurity. The full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 prompted a fundamental strategic re-evaluat

As a seasoned professional in the cybersecurity industry, I have taken on increasingly challenging role, as a Lead Penetration Tester and Cybersecurity Consultant. In this position, I have focused on delivering top-tier security services to clients across a wide range of industries. Penetration Testing Expertise: I have conducted numerous penetration tests to identify, exploit and mitigate vulnerabilities in various environments, including: • External Pentesting • Internal Pentesting • Wireless Pentestin

As an Information Security Consultant and Penetration Tester, I provided a wide range of cybersecurity services to clients across various industries. My expertise included: - Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessments - Auditing and implementing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) based on ISO27001 and local regulatory requirements - Preparing clients for PCI DSS certification and guiding them through the process - Designing and implementing cybersecurity solutions such as SIEM, IDM, Vulne

In this role, I continued implementing infrastructure solutions, focusing on IT security. While Cisco Systems was a key vendor, I also worked with a wide range of other leading providers in the industry. My expertise expanded to include firewalls, IDS, IPS, VPN, data protection, encryption, DLP, content filtering, and endpoint security from top vendors such as: Cisco Systems, Symantec, McAfee, Check Point, Juniper Networks, Trend Micro, IBM, Fortinet, RSA Security, etc. As part of my responsibilities, I he

As a network engineer, I specialized in implementing infrastructure solutions for large businesses across various industries, including banking, insurance, manufacturing, retail, and construction. I worked with products from leading companies such as Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks, HP ProCurve, Extreme Networks, and many others. My expertise encompassed the implementation of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and wireless networks. I collaborated with clients to design, deploy, and opt