Michael Herzberg
About Michael Herzberg
Michael Herzberg is a Senior Cyber Security Engineer at ClearBank in London, England. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from The University of Sheffield.
Work at ClearBank
Michael Herzberg has been employed at ClearBank as a Senior Cyber Security Engineer since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the bank's cybersecurity measures. His position involves implementing security protocols and ensuring the protection of sensitive financial data within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Michael Herzberg completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from The University of Sheffield, where he studied from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, he attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst for one year in 2014, focusing on Computer Science.
Background
Prior to his current role at ClearBank, Michael Herzberg worked at Citrix as a Senior Security Researcher from 2020 to 2023. His experience in cybersecurity began with an internship at 1&1 Internet AG in 2013, where he worked in Development Hosting for five months in Karlsruhe, Germany. This diverse background has equipped him with a solid foundation in both software engineering and cybersecurity.
Professional Experience
Michael Herzberg has accumulated significant experience in the field of cybersecurity. His tenure at Citrix as a Senior Security Researcher involved conducting in-depth security research and developing strategies to mitigate potential threats. His earlier role as a Software Engineering Intern at 1&1 Internet AG provided him with practical experience in software development and hosting solutions.