Yavuz Günel
Schliern Bei Köniz
Summary
Highly skilled and motivated professional with a strong background in law and proven expertise in cybersecurity. Results-oriented IT professional with notable success in planning, analyzing and implementing security initiatives, leveraging a solid foundation in legal work. Strong in providing comprehensive network design and security frameworks. Certified in Cisco Network Security Essentials, Cisco Cybersecurity Essentials, and CompTIA Security+.
A multidisciplinary approach, excelling in law and technology, pursuing a master's degree at the University of Freiburg in Switzerland, and working towards strategically strengthening legal acumen with a focused commitment to IT.
Information Security Professional with a passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business objectives. Extensive experience developing and testing security frameworks for cloud-based software. Expert in robust network defense strategies. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills looking to secure an entry-level Penetration Tester position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Cyber Security Engineer Trainee
Oak Academy
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Monitored confidential company data and mitigated hacking through network systems updates.
- Built relationships and fostered effective communication with legal personnel to conduct practical investigations.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Security Guard
VüCH
05.2023 - Current
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
Volunteer
Volunteer Jurists
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning..
Lawyer
Günel Legal Consultancy Office
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases.
- Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
Prosecutor
Ministry Of Justice Of The Republic Of Türkiye
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Worked with legislators to assist in drafting Type legislation and enforcement procedures by offering insights as law practitioner.
Assistant Prosecutor
Ministry Of Justice Of The Republic Of Türkiye
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Assisted law enforcement personnel in investigations and provided legal counsel regarding filing of felony charges.
- Reviewed felony cases to determine quality and depth of investigation, completeness of case file and complexity and severity of case.
- Directed court-assigned DA Investigator in gathering records, locating and interviewing witnesses and reviewing physical evidence.
- Advised prosecutors and law enforcement of perceived challenges to prosecution and resolutions to such challenges.
Education
Associate of Science - Offensive And Defensive Security
Oak Academy
German01.2024
Master of Arts - IT Law
The Master of Law
The University Of Fribourg , Switzerland 08.2025
Master Of Science -
University of Turkish Aeronautical Association,
Ankara, Turkey 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Information Law, Forensic Law, Energie Law,
The University of Marmara , Turkey
Istanbul09.2012
Skills
- Threat Analysis
- NIST Security Standards
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Permissions and Access Control
- CompTIA Security Certification
- Cloud Implementation
- Security Vulnerability Assessment
- Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
- Network Security Measures
- Operation and Information Security
- Risk Management Framework
- Virtual Local Area Networks
- Linux Server
- Wireless Network Security
- Ethical Hacking Techniques
- Phishing Awareness Training
- Mobile Device Security
- Penetration Testing Skills
- Virtualization Security
- Cryptography Knowledge
- Firewall Configuration
- Identity and Access Management
- Endpoint Protection Strategies
- Data Loss Prevention
- IoT Security Management
- Network Security Monitoring
- Digital Forensics Investigation
- Two-Factor Authentication
- Wireshark Software
- Best Practices Implementation
- Risk Mitigation
- Security Issues Troubleshooting
- Security Metrics
Certification
- Comptia Security +
- Cisco Certified Network Essentials
- Cisco Certified Cybersecurity Essentials
- EFSET Language Certificate C1
Languages
German
Advanced (C1)
English
Intermediate (B1)
Turkish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Security Guard
VüCH
05.2023 - Current
Cyber Security Engineer Trainee
Oak Academy
03.2023 - 01.2024
Volunteer
Volunteer Jurists
02.2022 - Current
Lawyer
Günel Legal Consultancy Office
08.2016 - 03.2019
Prosecutor
Ministry Of Justice Of The Republic Of Türkiye
10.2014 - 08.2016
Assistant Prosecutor
Ministry Of Justice Of The Republic Of Türkiye
08.2013 - 10.2015
Associate of Science - Offensive And Defensive Security
Oak Academy
Master of Arts - IT Law
The Master of Law
Master Of Science -
University of Turkish Aeronautical Association,
Bachelor of Arts - Information Law, Forensic Law, Energie Law,
The University of Marmara , Turkey