Andrea Figueroa Torres

Andrea Figueroa Torres has a diverse work experience in the field of information security. Andrea currently works at Eaton Vance as an Information Security Analyst. Prior to this, they held a similar role at The Hanover Insurance Group from April 2017 to June 2020. At The Hanover Insurance Group, Andrea was responsible for security monitoring, threat hunting, and the deployment of new technologies.

Before joining The Hanover Insurance Group, Andrea worked as a Security Administrator at The TJX Companies, Inc. where they managed security access requests and provisioned user accounts. Andrea also documented processes and made suggestions for improvements.

Prior to that, Andrea worked as an Information Security Analyst at Emergent Holdings. Andrea'sresponsibilities included incident response, incident analysis, and the implementation and management of data loss prevention and threat monitoring systems.

Andrea also gained experience as an Information Security and Compliance Analyst at Analog Devices. In this role, they conducted forensic analysis, provided documentation for day-to-day tasks, and analyzed and remediated network security incidents.

Before their career in information security, Andrea served in the United States Marine Corps as an Electrician and Company Clerk. Andrea performed clerical duties, led the intake of Marines into training, and was responsible for government equipment and personnel accountability.

Overall, Andrea Figueroa Torres has a strong background in information security, with experience in security monitoring, threat hunting, incident response, and compliance analysis. Andrea'sexperience in the military also demonstrates their leadership and organizational skills.

Andrea Figueroa Torres has a strong academic background in the field of cybersecurity. Andrea obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity from American Military University from 2014 to 2016. Following their undergraduate studies, they pursued further education by enrolling in the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, where they are currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity. Andrea'sexpected graduation date is in 2024.

In addition to their formal education, Andrea has also acquired several certifications that have enhanced their expertise in the field. In 2017, they obtained the IDS/IPS Certification from Cybrary. Andrea further expanded their skillset by completing the Email Protection certification from Proofpoint in 2018. The same year, they also obtained the Linux Unhatched certification from Cisco Networking Academy. In 2019, they obtained the Threat Response Auto Pull certification from Proofpoint. Most recently, in 2020, they completed the Cloud Computing Security certification offered by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

Andrea's educational background and certifications demonstrate their commitment to staying current in the field of cybersecurity and acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their career.