Cybersecurity Engineer and Digital Rights Advocate with 10 years of experience in data encryption and consumer privacy. Dedicated to protecting civil liberties in an increasingly surveillance-heavy digital landscape.
Sarah Vance is a former white-hat hacker turned privacy consultant who helps individuals regain control over their digital footprints. She holds certifications in CISSP and ethical hacking, providing her with the technical authority to explain encryption protocols, biometrics, and algorithm biases. Sarah writes extensively on the hidden costs of "free" apps, the legal implications of social media data, and practical methods for removing personal information from data-broker sites. Her work bridges the gap between complex IT security concepts and daily user habits, empowering readers to verify news sources and secure their devices against identity theft without needing a computer science degree.