Andrew Blackwood is a Senior Cyber Security Analyst on Field Effect’s Analytic Operations team, bringing over six years of hands-on experience in digital forensics and incident response (DFIR). His expertise is rooted in working with MSSPs and professional services firms, where he has specialized in investigating and responding to ransomware attacks and website compromises.

Andrew holds both a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Science with a major in Cyber Security, combining business insight with deep technical knowledge. Throughout his career, he has progressed from IT support and training roles into advanced cybersecurity positions, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both user environments and threat landscapes.

Before joining Field Effect, Andrew held roles focused on incident response, executive analysis and IT training and service desk support.

Based in Australia, Andrew brings a practical, investigative approach to cybersecurity, helping organizations detect, respond to, and recover from today’s most pressing threats.