Location Boston, Massachusetts, United States Regions Greater Boston Area, East Coast, New England Gender Male
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Derek Cherven works in cyber security and computer forensics in Boston, Massachusetts. As CEO of cFAIR Technologies he helps people control their online security and protect themselves against hackers. A former Marine and police officer, Derek has turned his drive and desire to help people onto the internet. He's currently studying at the
University of Massachusetts, Amherst in pursuit of his pre-law degree.
Derek Cherven’s love for computers started in high school, when he joined the computer club. Following his first job with an internet service provider, he started pursuing his degree at Dean College. Derek was soon accepted to the state police academy, and he decided instead to pursue a career in law enforcement, another childhood passion of Derek’s that he followed to the Marine Corps Reserves. After a year of gaining experience and discipline in the military, his former employer reached out to him about a position in management. Derek was later promoted to the Operations Manager, and he also spent time working on network administration.
When Derek came learned of an opening within the computer crimes unit of the Massachusetts State Police, he immediately applied. During his time there, he was able to remaster the police force training to include new standards for efficiency and competency, thanks to his military background and his history working with computers.
