Curriculum Vitae
Alvaro de Castro · Cybersecurity Researcher
Summary
I am a cybersecurity researcher at the University of Málaga, where I focus on security challenges in automotive environments, industrialIoT ecosystems, and critical infrastructure security.
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Education
2024 – 2026
MSc in Computer Scienceand Engineering (90 ECTS)
University of Málaga, Málaga, Spain
Specialization in cybersecurity, with a focus on IT/OT environments and industrial systems.
2020 – 2024
BSc in Computer Science (240 ECTS)
University of Jaén, Jaén, Spain
Foundation in algorithms, systems, networks, and software engineering.
2023 – 2024
Expert Certificate in Digital Forensics (30 ECTS)
Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM), Online
Specialized training in digital forensics techniques, tools, and methodologies for investigating cyber incidents.
2022 – 2023
BSc in Cybersecurity (60 ECTS)
University of Vilnius, Kaunas, Lithuania
Exchange studies as part of the Erasmus+ program. Specialized training in digital forensics techniques, tools, and methodologies for investigating cyber incidents.
Experience
2024 – current
Cybersecurity Researcher
University of Málaga, Málaga, Spain
Contributed to automotive and industrial cybersecurity research projects.
Jan 2023 – Jun 2023
Research Assistant
University of Jaén, Jaén, Spain
Implemented deep learning framework in real life environmentsfor traditional human tasks.
Skills
Research
- — Vulnerability Assessment
- — Threat Modelling (TARA, STRIDE)
- — Reverse Engineering
- — Protocol Analysis
- — Penetration Testing
- — Responsible Disclosure
Technical
Python, C/C++, Linux, CAN, UDS, Wireshark, Scapy, Git, Docker
Languages
Spanish
Native
English
Professional working proficiency (C1)
German
Entry Level (A1)