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Candid W.

Candid W.

Senior Security Expert, Threat researcher, Advisor & Keynote Speaker

Candid Wüest is a Cybersecurity expert with 25 years of experience combining deep technical skills, visionary leadership, and a passion for innovation. Known for effective C-level communication, strategic problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership in high-stakes environments. Proven ability to bridge technical expertise with business strategy, driving forward-thinking security solutions across global teams. Focused on novel malware, AI security and threat trends.

🇨🇭Bassersdorf, Switzerland$375/hr90% JSSSince Jan 2026
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$2.8k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#14,029 / 412k
🇨🇭Country#18 / 573
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $17k

Total earnings
$46k

Billed in all: $51k

World#81,197 / 412k
🇨🇭Country#86 / 573
Per project
$46k

$17k in the last 6 months

World#1,136 / 412k
🇨🇭Country#4 / 573
Projects, last 6 months
1
100% fixed0% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇨🇭Country#144 / 573
Projects in all
1
100% fixed0% hourly
World#360,671 / 412k
🇨🇭Country#509 / 573

Earnings, last 30 days

$50.7kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$49k$50k$51k$52kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 4% in Presentations

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. 2Phishing Detection17 freelancers · 🇨🇭 #1Top 12%
  2. 3Malware Detection62 freelancers · 🇨🇭 #1Top 5%
  3. #13Cyber Threat Intelligence201 freelancers · 🇨🇭 #1Top 6%
  4. #13Cybersecurity Tool201 freelancers · 🇨🇭 #1Top 6%
  5. #22Keynote500 freelancers · 🇨🇭 #1Top 4%
  6. #131Presentations3,455 freelancers · 🇨🇭 #1Top 4%