independent - clear - solution-focused
About
Andreas Leuthold, MAS Information & Cyber Security HSLU, CISSP
I provide cyber security consulting for companies in Switzerland.
As a proven IT security expert with 25 years of experience in IT — over 12 of them in cyber security — I have gained deep insight into the security architectures of numerous organizations and helped shape them. I analyze complex IT environments quickly, identify vulnerabilities rapidly, and deliver practical recommendations to improve your security posture.
Professional Experience
- since 2025
Independent Cyber Security Consultant - 2012–2024
IT Security Integrator, Zurich- Senior Security Engineer, led and executed security projects for enterprise clients
- Team Lead Network Security, technical and personnel responsibility for 5 engineers
- Member of the TechBoard, strategic portfolio development with CEO, COO, and CTO
- Senior Cyber Security Consultant, conducted security reviews, advised on IT security architecture, held workshops on threat protection, policy setup, IPS, network segmentation, and C-level consulting
- Technical Product Manager
- Technical Presales, led PoCs, contributed to RfPs
previous professional experience
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2012
Internationale Industriefirma, Zürich- Network Service Analyst, Betrieb des Netzwerks, Routing, Switching, NAC, Firewall, Proxy, VoiP, WLAN
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2006 – 2012
Versicherungs- und Finanzdienstleister, Zürich- IC Berater, 2nd Level Support nach ITIL, Baratung, Schulung und Unterstützung der MA inkl. externe Makler
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2005
Versicherungs- und Finanzdienstleister, Zürich- Helpdesk, 1st Level Support
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2002 – 2005
Bildungsunternehmen, Zürich- Systemspezialist, 2nd Level Support, Betrieb Netzwerk (Routing/Switching/WLAN), Backup, Printer
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2000 – 2002
Schweizer Warenhauskette, Zürich- PC Supporter, 2nd Level Support
Education
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2017–2019
MAS Information & Cyber Security, Hochschule Luzern (HSLU)
Masterarbeit: Evaluierung und Aufbau eines praxisorientierten Information Security Risk Managements -
2007–2011
Dipl. Techniker HF Informatik (Systemtechnik), IBZ -
1995–1998
Swiss Federal Diploma in Business Administration, KV Zürich Business School
Certificates
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2023
CCME – Check Point Certified Maestro Expert R81
CCSM Elite – Check Point Certified Security Master Elite R81 -
2021
CCTE – Check Point Certified Troubleshooting Expert -
2020
CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CCSM – Check Point Certified Security Master R80
Languages
- German, native language
- English, business fluent (C1–C2)
- Spanish, intermediate (B1–B2)
- French, basic knowledge (A1)
Offering
Are you unsure about the current state of your cyber security?
Would you benefit from clear, actionable recommendations?
Do you value objective, vendor-neutral advice?
Cyber Security Review / Audit
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Comprehensive review of your existing IT infrastructure based on NIST CSF and ISO 2700x
- SWOT and Gap analysis
- Identification and assessment of cyber risks
- Recommendations for action including prioritization of suitable measures
- Presentation of the results – technical (for IT specialists) and/or strategic (for company management)
- Focus reviews of individual areas of your infrastructure, e.g.:
- Cloud, Endpoint, IAM, Email, Network, Processes, Remote Access, Server, Web, etc.
- Periodic review and assessment of your security situation
- Penetration tests in cooperation with a trusted partner
Cyber Security Consulting
- Expert opinion on your plans or projects with a focus on cyber security
- Advice on defending against advanced persistent threats
- Workshops, planning and guidance for network segmentation
- Advice for IT managers, IT security officers and IT security engineers
- Advice on IT security architecture
- Advice on the PDCA cycle – focus on planning and checking
- Advice on evaluating security solutions
- Actionable recommendations following penetration tests
- Consulting on the development and implementation of an Information Security Risk Management
- Creation of an information security risk register
Contact
Leuthold Cyber Security Consulting
c/o Andreas Leuthold
Humrigenflurstrasse 37
8704 Herrliberg
I look forward to receiving your inquiry – either by form or directly by e-mail.