RYAN_SHARPNACK_

ICS_SECURITY_RESEARCHER

35+ CVE Discoveries | Firmware Analysis | Protocol Exploitation

COORDINATED_DISCLOSURE_IN_PROGRESS → Research publishing Q3 2026

// ABOUT

Security researcher specializing in critical infrastructure protection. Discovering vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA networks to make them stronger.

Current focus: Firmware reverse engineering, protocol exploitation, and penetration testing of operational technology environments.

// RESEARCH_STATUS

→ Disclosure: Active with CISA ICS-CERT
→ CVEs: 35+ (Publishing Q3-Q4 2026)
→ Reports: Coming soon

// RESEARCH_AREAS

Firmware Analysis

Reverse engineering ICS/SCADA firmware binaries (ARM, PowerPC, x86)

Protocol Security

Vulnerability research in Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104

Exploit Development

Proof-of-concept exploits for authentication bypass and privilege escalation

Penetration Testing

Security assessments of operational technology environments

// COMING_SOON

  • Vulnerability research papers (Post-disclosure)
  • Conference presentations & slides
  • Proof-of-concept code (Sanitized)
  • Educational content & tutorials

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