This is who I am

About Me

Hi, I’m Renee Montoya. A cybersecurity practitioner with a background in customer experience, leadership, and a deep love for systems, patterns, and protection. I’m currently completing my Computer Science degree and transitioning into the tech world, bringing with me years of real-world insight from retail and management. When I’m not behind a screen, I can usually be found in nature or engaged in a creative activity.

My Ethos

At the intersection of logic and intuition is where I thrive. Black Salt Cipher is more than a personal brand- it's a philosophy. It’s about clarity in complexity, protection with purpose, and bridging the gap between technology and human intuition.

You’ll often find crystals on my desk, a shell terminal open, and a tarot deck within arm’s reach. I believe cybersecurity is just as much about people as it is about systems, and I’m here to make both safer.

Core Values:

• Clarity- in code, communication, and purpose

• Protection- digital and energetic

• Curiosity- always learning, always evolving

• Intentionality- in the tech I use and the impact I create

The Energy

Think dark mode, protective circles, thoughtful interfaces, human-first systems; that’s the energy behind Black Salt Cipher.