Maria is a cybersecurity specialist working for the Guardia Civil, Spain's national military police force. She has served in some of the most specialized cyber units within the organization, including the Cyberterrorism Group and, currently, the Cybercrime Department of the Central Operative Unit (UCO), where she focuses on cybercrime investigations and threat intelligence. Before joining the Guardia Civil, Maria built a strong foundation as a software engineer, contributing to flight simulation systems for major air navigation entities such as ENAIRE (AENA) and ROMATSA (Romania). Outside her official duties, she is passionate about malware analysis and reverse engineering, dedicating personal time to studying advanced threats and attack techniques. Her combined experience in software development and threat investigation gives her a unique, well-rounded perspective on both offensive and defensive security.