Yekaterina Shevchenko (m0rn1ngstr)

Yekaterina Shevchenko built her career on understanding where security breaks - and why. A penetration testing specialist and team lead based in Almaty, Kazakhstan, she specializes in red team operations, web application security, and cloud security. She's a 2025 Cybersecurity Woman Hacker of the Year finalist, an international speaker, and an acknowledged security researcher in Ferrari's Responsible Disclosure Hall of Fame. Her certifications - including OSCP, OSEP, CRTO, and CRTA — reflect a deep commitment to offensive security. You can also find her on YouTube as m0rn1ngstr, where she brings ethical hacking to life for the next generation of security professionals. She writes about offensive security, red teaming, and the realities of breaking things to make them stronger.