Sam Barrera

Biography

CISSP-certified cybersecurity leader with over 10 years of experience securing complex environments, specializing in higher education. As a founding member of the UTSA Security Operations Center (SOC) since 2019, I have spearheaded key initiatives, developed operational frameworks, and managed crossfunctional teams. Demonstrated success in driving strategic security programs, responding to emerging threats, and aligning cybersecurity objectives with organizational growth. Seeking to leverage my expertise to support an organization’s secure and scalable growth in today’s evolving digital landscape.

EDUCAUSE Presentations