David Sweeney

Background

About David Sweeney

I’m excited to share a milestone in my cybersecurity journey — I’ve recently been promoted to Senior Security Specialist at Vectra AI! My career in security began as an Associate Analyst at Vectra AI, where I was fortunate to work at the forefront of AI-driven threat detection and response for hybrid and multi-cloud enterprises. After a year and a half, I advanced to Security Specialist, and now, I’m proud to step into this next chapter. In my current role, I: Analyze and respond to cyber threats across diverse customer environments Serve as the main point of contact for our MDR clients Deliver technical reports and insights tailored to customer needs Train and onboard new clients, ensuring successful product integration Facilitate collaboration between internal teams and external stakeholders In parallel, I’ve continued to grow my technical knowledge: CompTIA A+ CompTIA Network+ Certified Customer Success Manager (CCSM) Level 1 Currently studying: CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ Before transitioning into cybersecurity, I founded and ran a professional photography business for over a decade, after studying Photography & Media at Griffith College Dublin. My journey has taken me around the world — experiences that have instilled in me a deep sense of curiosity, humility, and cultural appreciation that I carry into every professional interaction.