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I've had an interest in computers since I was 12 when my dad first bought me a
Memotech MTX 512s2 on the small island of Malta. I self taught myself BASIC and later a database language called NODDY custom to the MTX. My first database program was a student register which used a combination of NODDY and BASIC and saved itself on cassettes. As I slowly became more obsessed with computers, I took to the painful path of learning the Z80 programming (yes, the MTX had a Z80 chip!) only to be outpaced by friends who had the Amstrad CPC464 at the time
As computers evolved, my first Goldstar 286 PC evolved from DOS and Windows 3.0 to a PC running Windows 3.11 and later Windows 95 (with difficulty). My interest in communications also evolved and I had my first (2-line) BBS up and running at age 14. Then known as 'challengers den', I delved into ASCII screens, modems & transfer protocols still found in programs like Telix or Procomm. This was my pre-internet stage when getting an email address was an expensive feat which I couldn't afford. The BBS boasted 250 sign-ups and was often always occupied as I ran a licensed version of TriBBS (couldn't afford WildCat!)
From then on, I assembled PCs, blew countless 386 cache memory chips, worked on enterprise server hardware and supported countless people with the woes of Windows 95 and home-based communications. My programming experience expanded into C/C++ and Pascal whilst I learnt the ropes of Software Engineering in a very short time at University.
Since then I've worked in IT for 15 years, including 7 years as a Systems Engineer,3 years as an IT Manager and over 5 years as a lead security analyst with a card processing company. My diverse background has allowed me to interact in almost every facet of IT - more recently Information Security and Computer Forensics - subjects I am certified in and have been teaching since 2006 at advanced level.
I've studied software engineering and hold an Hons degree in Computing and Information Systems. With an aim to bridge my technical expertise with the legal aspect of information security, I am currently reading a Masters in Law degree in IT & Telecommunications from the University of Strathclyde.
I am an active member of ISACA and the Institute of Analysts & Programmers (MIAP) as well as the owner of
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Sandro Gauci is the owner and Founder of EnableSecurity where he performs R&D and security consultancy for mid-sized companies. Sandro has over 8 years experience in the security industry and is focused on analysis of security challenges and providing solutions to such threats. His passion is vulnerability research and has previously worked together with various vendors such as Microsoft and Sun to fix security holes. Sandro is the author of the free VoIP security scanning suite SIPVicious and can be contacted at sa
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