Sal Sanshez
About Sal Sanshez
Sal Sanshez is a Senior Sales Engineer with extensive experience in the cybersecurity sector, having worked for several prominent companies including Exabeam and RSA Security. He holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership and is currently enrolled in a program at the University of Maine.
Work at ExtraHop
Sal Sanshez has been employed at ExtraHop as a Senior Sales Engineer since 2023. In this role, he specializes in deploying security products that address various information security and compliance requirements. His expertise in security operations and monitoring contributes to the effectiveness of the solutions offered by ExtraHop.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to his current role, Sal Sanshez held several positions in the cybersecurity field. He worked at Exabeam as a Security Sales Engineer from 2020 to 2023, and at Fidelis Cybersecurity as a Sales Engineer for 9 months in 2020. His experience also includes a six-year tenure at RSA Security as a Solutions Engineer from 2011 to 2017, where he contributed to various security initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Sal Sanshez is currently enrolled at the University of Maine, pursuing a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, expected to graduate in 2024. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Computer Information Systems from Thomas Edison State University. His academic background complements his professional expertise in areas such as Insider Threat, Anomaly Detection, and User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA).
Background in IT and Engineering
Sal Sanshez has a diverse background in IT and engineering roles. He worked as an IT Operations Engineer at Lifescript from 2010 to 2011 and as a Field Services Engineer at Unisys from 2005 to 2010. His early career laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in cybersecurity and solutions engineering.
Membership in InfraGard
Sal Sanshez is a member of InfraGard, a partnership between the FBI and the private sector aimed at protecting U.S. critical infrastructure. This membership reflects his commitment to enhancing security measures and collaborating with various stakeholders in the cybersecurity landscape.