Candid Wueest is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with a strong blend of technical skills, leadership, and over 25 years of passion in the field of security. He currently works as an independent security advisor for various companies and the Swiss government. Previously, he was the VP of Cyber Protection Research at Acronis, where he led the creation of the security department and the EDR product. Before that, he spent more than sixteen years building Symantec's global security response team as the tech lead, analyzing malware and threats. Wueest has published a book and various whitepapers and has been featured as a security expert in top-tier media outlets. He is a frequent speaker at security-related conferences, including RSAC and AREA41. He learned coding on a Commodore 64.
