About PhotonSec
Advanced Security Consulting & Research
Helping organizations navigate offensive security, cloud hardening, and AI/LLM threats
PhotonSec is a specialized cybersecurity consulting firm focused on the intersection of emerging technologies and security threats. We combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to help organizations strengthen their security posture against evolving attack surfaces.
Our work spans offensive security assessments, cloud security architecture, AI/LLM threat research, and security leadership advisory. We've delivered engagements for multinational organizations across the APAC and EMEA regions, with particular expertise in enterprise environments and complex security transformations.
Through our research program, we've responsibly disclosed vulnerabilities to industry leaders including GitHub, Microsoft, Atlassian, and Wiz. We publish open-source security tools and contribute to the security community through technical articles and industry collaboration.
Leadership
Founded by Florian Bidabé
Agentic AI & Cybersecurity Leader
Florian Bidabé is an Agentic AI & Cybersecurity Leader with 15+ years of experience across IT and cybersecurity. Currently serving as Strategy and Innovation Lead at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, he drives cyber security strategy and innovation initiatives in one of Australia's largest organisations.
With deep expertise spanning offensive security, cloud security architecture, AI/LLM threat research, and enterprise security leadership, Florian bridges the gap between technical execution and strategic leadership. His global career includes senior leadership roles at multinational organizations including CBA, Yum! Brands, VMware, and Apple across the APAC and EMEA regions.
As an active security researcher, he has responsibly disclosed vulnerabilities to GitHub, Microsoft, Atlassian, and Wiz. He is also a prolific security tooling developer, author of 20+ technical articles, and founder of PhotonSec.
Career History
Strategy and Innovation Lead — Cyber Security
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Drives cyber security strategy and innovation for CBA's Cyber Security division. Leads strategic initiatives, emerging technology assessments, and cross-functional programs to advance the organisation's security posture and capability.
Senior Engineering Manager — Cyber Security
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Led engineering teams responsible for security tooling, automation, and platform development. Delivered key security capability uplift programs, managed team roadmaps, and drove adoption of DevSecOps practices across CBA.
Senior Security Architect
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Designed enterprise security architectures across cloud (Azure, AWS) and on-premises environments. Led security reviews for major transformation programs, developed security standards, and provided strategic security advisory across business units.
Cyber Security Lead
Yum! Brands
Led cyber security operations and strategy across the APAC region for Yum! Brands (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell). Managed vulnerability management, penetration testing, and security incident response programs.
Network Administrator
Yum! Brands
Managed network infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region. Responsible for network design, security hardening, firewall management, and ensuring business continuity for multi-site restaurant operations.
Virtualisation Analyst
Yum! Brands
Managed and administered VMware virtualisation infrastructure across the APAC region. Led virtualisation projects to consolidate physical servers, improve resource utilisation, and reduce operational costs.
Senior Technical Support Engineer
VMware
Provided advanced technical support for VMware vSphere, vCenter, and virtualisation products to enterprise customers. Specialised in complex troubleshooting, escalation handling, and knowledge base contributions.
Senior Enterprise Advisor
Apple
Provided enterprise-level technical advisory and support for Apple deployments in corporate environments. Specialised in iOS/macOS device management, MDM solutions, and Apple platform security for business customers.
Skills & Expertise
Security Leadership
Offensive Security
Cloud & Identity
AI & LLM Security
Security Architecture
Development & Tooling
Certifications
Education
Our Approach
At PhotonSec, we believe security is not just about technology—it's about understanding risk, business context, and the human element. We combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to deliver security solutions that align with your organizational goals.
Our research-driven approach keeps us at the forefront of emerging threats. Through our work on offensive security, AI/LLM vulnerabilities, cloud security architecture, and emerging attack surfaces, we bring cutting-edge insights to every engagement.