Andy S.

Cyber Security Analyst at Paentir

📍 Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, South Africa

As a co-founder of a cybersecurity group, Andy S. leverages experience in software and network development dating back to 1985. He specializes in Blue & Purple Team retainers for mid-market and enterprise firms, focusing on defense engineering and international compliance, holding an ISO 27001 certification.

Andy has been building software, databases, and networks from the ground up since 1985, giving him decades of foundational, hands-on experience.

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Experience

37 Years

Current Role

Cyber Security Analyst

Job Level

Mid-senior

Location

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, South Africa

Personality Overview

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Communication Style

Decision Approach

Work Preference

Behavioral traits and communication patterns that shape how this person evaluates opportunities, builds trust, and makes decisions in professional settings.

Priorities

Topics Andy cares about

Enterprise Accountability

His core professional message is that enterprise security demands personal accountability from leadership to effectively secure digital assets.

Proactive Cyber Defense

He focuses on Blue & Purple Team strategies, which involve actively engineering defenses and assessing vulnerabilities for clients.

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Career

Work history

2026

Cyber Security Analyst

Paentir

1989

Computer Analyst

Andy Sewell Trading cc

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Social presence

Behavioral profile

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DISC behavioral profile

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When cold calling

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Length of mail: Short

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