I am Naama Finkelstein, a cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience leading teams and delivering threat analysis, network research, and data analytics in high-stakes environments. I have managed teams of 3-5 junior to mid-level analysts and researchers, guiding technical projects across complex networks, threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and incident response simulations. I am currently pursuing studies at HaKfar HaYarok and King's College_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) and I enjoy building automation solutions using Python, SQL, data visualization, and cloud tools to boost efficiency and insight for clients and stakeholders.

Naama Finkelstein

I am Naama Finkelstein, a cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience leading teams and delivering threat analysis, network research, and data analytics in high-stakes environments. I have managed teams of 3-5 junior to mid-level analysts and researchers, guiding technical projects across complex networks, threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and incident response simulations. I am currently pursuing studies at HaKfar HaYarok and King's College_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) and I enjoy building automation solutions using Python, SQL, data visualization, and cloud tools to boost efficiency and insight for clients and stakeholders.

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I am Naama Finkelstein, a cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience leading teams and delivering threat analysis, network research, and data analytics in high-stakes environments. I have managed teams of 3-5 junior to mid-level analysts and researchers, guiding technical projects across complex networks, threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and incident response simulations.

I am currently pursuing studies at HaKfar HaYarok and King’s College_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) and I enjoy building automation solutions using Python, SQL, data visualization, and cloud tools to boost efficiency and insight for clients and stakeholders.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Hebrew (modern)
Fluent
Russian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Team Lead, Network Research at IDF Intelligence - Unit 8200
January 1, 2024 - Present
Seasoned cybersecurity professional with practical experience in threat analysis, network security, and data analysis. Managed a team of 3-5 junior-mid data analysts and intelligence researchers. Directed the technical aspects of projects in complex networks, including threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and incident response simulations. Ensured the quality and accuracy of analysis and reports produced by the team.
Data Analyst / Intelligence Analyst at IDF Intelligence - Unit 8200
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Monitored and analyzed data using SQL, identified anomalies in data quality and observability, and informed the clients in real-time.
Instructor at IDF - 8200 EITAM Course
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Instructed in a classified network and data analysis course; created course materials and exercises in the fields of communication fundamentals, networks, SQL, and information research. Supervised and managed five students, monitored their professional progress, held weekly meetings with each one and guided them to fulfill their full potential in technical skills and abilities as well as personal development.
Instructor at IDF - Cyber and Intelligence Training Base
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Conducted network research using Wireshark for packet analysis, SQL and Splunk for data analysis, Microsoft Visio for creating network topologies and architectures. Wrote scripts and automations in Python. Performed malware analysis, threat modeling, and conducted vulnerability assessments. Prepared detailed reports reviewing my research process and presented findings to senior management.
Self-Employed / Upriver Data at Upriver Data
January 1, 2025 - Present
Developing Python solutions for automations and research; utilizing online tools (Git, AWS Lambda, n8n) to enhance performance and productivity.
Data Analyst / Intelligence Researcher at IDF Intelligence - Unit 8200
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Monitored and analyzed data using SQL and data mining; performed threat analysis and network security tasks; contributed to real-time client reporting.
Data Analyst / Intelligence Researcher at IDF Intelligence - Unit 8200
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Excel data interpretation; problem solving; data mining; in-depth data analysis described.
Self-Employed Data Automation Developer at Upriver Data
January 1, 2025 - Present
Developing Python-based automation solutions; leveraging Git, AWS Lambda, and n8n to enhance performance and productivity.

Education

High School Diploma (AP) at HaKfar HaYarok
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor's degree (in progress) at King’s College
January 1, 2024 - January 18, 2026
at HaKfar HaYarok; King's College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2027

Qualifications

8200 EITAM Course
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
8200 EITAM Course
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Government