Andrea Wichman
is a cybersecurity professional with a focus on governance, risk, and compliance. CompTIA A+ certified with Security+ incoming, she is starting an MSc in Information and Cyber Security at Royal Holloway, University of London. Twelve years in farm operations management delivered hands-on experience with regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and operational continuity. She brings curiosity, a deep interest in the intersection of technology and trust, and an instinct for clear technical writing. Based in New York, she is relocating to London summer 2026 and is open to placements and full-time roles in the UK.
Drea Wichman
Degrees
Royal Holloway, University of London
MSc Information and Cyber Security
Expected 2028
Columbia College Chicago
BA Cultural Studies
Certifications
CompTIA Security+
Expected 2026
CompTIA A+
2026
CELTA
Rome, Italy · 2016
Governance, Risk & Compliance Risk assessment · FSA program compliance and enrollment documentation Systems & Infrastructure Home lab: Active Directory, Windows Server 2022, virtualization (VirtualBox), system hardening · Linux and Windows administration · Terminal and command line navigation Network & Security DNS, TCP/IP fundamentals, network configuration · Custom domain setup and DNS management Security Tools & Practices Encrypted communications and storage (VeraCrypt, Proton Mail/Drive/VPN) · Hardware 2FA (Nitrokey) · Password management (Bitwarden) · Compartmentalized identity and alias-based email privacy (SimpleLogin) · Malware and PUP analysis and remediation (TryHackMe)

A collector of vintage Apple computers who runs on black coffee and spicy food. From a corn and soybean farm in the Midwest to Chicago, LA, NYC, and soon London. Two modes: fully online or off the grid. A devoted fan of the Golden State Warriors and every animal she has ever met.