sam herschel cyber security analyst phone 7082611055 email samzherschelgmailcom instagram instagramcomsamzherschel linkedin linkedincominsamzherschel twitter twittercomsamzherschel diligent cyber security analyst 3 years experience securing systems data seeking deliver airtight information security cypherdyne systems cut security risk 23 sv inc automation training backups firewalls physical controls experience 2016 2019 2014 2016 cyber security analyst secure validated inc chicago il worked development team harden business firewall planned developed implemented robust backup system vital company data reducing data loss zero installed system physical access controls including polp badges laptop locks password vaults biometrics cut risk 20 cut sniffing spoofing attacks zero implementing scheduled updates wifi software firmware hardware enforced regular password changes employees key achievement slashed risk cyber attacks 23 using automatic updates training 450 employees information security best practices network engineer webnominal inc monitored secured 30 websites successful attacks worked clients find best costeffective ways minimize security risk helped slash risks average 30 lowered malware threats 40 use ad blockers switching users google chrome implementing automatic updates education 2010 2014 skills bs network engineering depaul university chicago il relevant coursework cyber crime ethical hacking malware analysis network forensics database security penetration testing key achievement completed senior project cyber forensics cut security risk working website 75 risk analysis malware analysis intrusion detection python scripting data analytics communication