Samantha Baker
About Samantha Baker
Samantha Baker is a Cyber Security Engineer with extensive experience in educational and technical roles. She currently works at zapEHR as a Security Architect and Compliance Officer, and has previously held positions at edX and RIT Tech Crew, among others.
Current Role at MassLight
Samantha Baker serves as a Cyber Security Engineer at MassLight, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing cybersecurity measures and developing strategies to protect sensitive information. Her responsibilities include identifying vulnerabilities and implementing security protocols to mitigate risks.
Experience at edX
Samantha Baker has been involved with edX since 2021, initially serving as a Teaching Assistant for the cybersecurity BootCamp program. She assists students in understanding the fundamentals and best practices of both defensive and offensive cybersecurity. In 2024, she was promoted to Instructor, where she continues to educate and mentor students in the field.
Background in Cybersecurity
Samantha Baker has a strong foundation in cybersecurity, having studied Computing Security at the Rochester Institute of Technology. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from 2015 to 2020. Her professional experience includes roles at various organizations, where she has applied her knowledge to improve security practices.
Publications and Research
Samantha Baker has contributed to the field of cybersecurity through her research, including a published paper on vehicle-to-vehicle communication security in the IEEE. This work reflects her commitment to advancing security measures in emerging technologies.
Compliance and Security Architecture at zapEHR
At zapEHR, Samantha Baker works as a Security Architect and Compliance Officer, a role she has held since 2022. She is responsible for ensuring compliance with SOC 2 and ONC certifications and developing security alerts and triage steps for security incidents. Her work aims to enhance security within the healthcare industry.