Sam Bent

Co-Founder

St Johnsbury, Vermont, United States2 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in Operational Security and Cybersecurity.
Pioneered educational content on darknet ecosystems.
Strong background in legal and technical communication.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity and Digital Privacy Specialist with a focus on Operational Security.

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Skills

Core Skills

Operational SecurityContent DevelopmentCybersecurityCompliance ArchitectureTechnical DocumentationUser EducationWeb Application ManagementProblem Solving

Other Skills

Operations ManagementVideo Post-ProductionTechnical CommunicationVideo EditingAnalytical SkillsFederal LawFederal SentencingAdvocacyResearchCriminal Procedure LawPython (Programming Language)AutomationOpen-Source SoftwareTypingProject Management

About

Hey there, thanks for stopping by! My journey has been anything but linear, spanning from intense encounters with the law to pioneering in the digital shadows of the darknet. This path has gifted me with an unparalleled depth in OpSec, InfoSec, Social Engineering, OSINT and understanding the digital underworld, all while keeping an eye on the legal play. My diverse career trajectory has seen me wearing many hats construction worker, chef, IT specialist, and security expert, hacker, content creator, author, and lawyer, to name a few. Each role has been a building block in my comprehensive skill set, particularly in crafting and implementing ironclad Operational Security measures, typically through observation and methodical OSINT. Resilience, honesty, and adaptability are my strengths. Facing personal and professional challenges head-on, I've navigated through betrayals and setbacks with a focus on growth and learning. This journey has honed my analytical skills, strategic planning abilities, loyalty, and knack for problem-solving—traits I bring to the table in any professional setting. Today, as I pivot towards sharing my insights and experiences, I aim to educate and empower others navigating the complexities of digital security and privacy. My work aims to demystify the Darknet, advocate for robust Operational Security, and contribute to a safer digital world. Let's connect and explore how we can drive forward in the realm of cybersecurity and beyond.

Experience

2 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Schooldata.net

3 roles

Cybersecurity Strategist/Engineer

Jan 2023 – Oct 2023 · 9 mos · Remote · Remote

As a Cybersecurity Strategist & Engineer at School Data Solutions, Inc., my commitment has been to advance the company's understanding and practice of security across all layers.
Responsibilities:
Educational Outreach: Devised and presented extensive educational materials, including presentations, written content, and infographics, to foster a deeper comprehension of cybersecurity among employees and stakeholders.
Reconnaissance & Penetration Testing: Executed thorough reconnaissance to assess our organization's potential exposure. This entailed OSINT on personnel, probing systems for information disclosures, and delineating our technical vulnerability landscape. My drive was to gauge our security posture against external threats and internal vulnerabilities.
Compliance Architecture: Undertook a multifaceted approach towards compliance. Leveraging my background as a paralegal, I melded legal reviews with digital auditing and cybersecurity practices to create a comprehensive checklist. This ensured our alignment with both state and federal mandates.
Organizational Security Fortification: Launched the company's inaugural security campaigns, focusing on enhancing employees' defensive cybersecurity mechanisms, ensuring a fortified first line of defense.
Engagements:
Holistic Security Education: Extended my educational initiatives beyond the typical cybersecurity purview, covering nuances of information security, operational security, physical security, and more. Every stratum of the organization, from entry-level to executive, was equipped with knowledge essential to our digital era.
By harmonizing legal acumen with cybersecurity proficiency, I've strived to position School Data Solutions, Inc. at the forefront of both compliance and defense in an increasingly digitized landscape.

Operations ManagementTechnical CommunicationCybersecurityCompliance Architecture

Technical Communications Operations Liaison

Promoted

Feb 2022 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Remote · Remote

As the Technical Communications & Operations Liaison, I stood at the forefront of the company’s mission to elucidate the intricacies of our applications, ensuring that both our in-house teams and end-users had a deep understanding of the functionalities and capabilities of our tools.
Key Responsibilities:
Comprehensive Application Manuals: Spearheaded the creation of detailed user manuals that dissected every facet of our applications, breaking down every page and function. These documents often spanned hundreds of pages, ensuring a holistic understanding of the product for the readers.
Documentation Standards & Stylization: Introduced and maintained consistent documentation standards and styles for the company, ensuring uniformity and easy readability across all our materials.
Visual Integration: Integrated screenshots and relevant visual aids within documentation to provide a more user-friendly and interactive learning experience.
Release Note Management: Managed the stylization and implementation of release notes for every product update, ensuring users were always informed of the latest enhancements and functionalities.
Continuous Collaboration: Engaged continuously with cross-functional teams, gathering feedback and updating materials as needed to ensure they aligned with the latest product evolutions and user requirements.
Through my role, I played a pivotal part in ensuring that our applications were both technologically advanced and user-centric, providing comprehensive resources that catered to both novices and experienced users.

Technical CommunicationAnalytical SkillsTechnical DocumentationUser Education

Configuration Specialist

Jun 2021 – Feb 2022 · 8 mos · Remote · Remote

Skilled in configuring web applications to align with team objectives, ensuring their optimal performance. Dedicated to addressing and resolving issues promptly to minimize disruptions. Actively engaged with cross-functional teams to identify and apply enhancements to web application operations.
General Abilities for Configuration Specialists:
Strong grasp of web application configurations and maintenance procedures.
Effective problem-solving skills to address application-related issues.
Dedication to minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent application performance.
Ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Collaborative mindset, working effectively with multiple teams.
Attention to detail in analyzing application setups and recognizing areas for improvement.
Proactive in suggesting and implementing solutions to enhance application performance.
Capacity to manage tasks in dynamic environments, prioritizing as necessary.
Commitment to staying updated on best practices related to web application management.
Strong documentation skills, ensuring clarity and ease of reference for team members.

Technical CommunicationAnalytical SkillsWeb Application ManagementProblem Solving

Doingfedtime

Youtuber/Owner/Content Creator/Video Editor

Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 4 mos · Remote

I run DoingFedTime, LLC as a solo intelligence, media, and research operation focused on darknet ecosystems, OPSEC, digital privacy, and platform-independent publishing. I build tools, publish investigative content, and maintain infrastructure designed to operate outside centralized systems.
I developed and maintain DailyDarkweb.live, a real-time uptime tracker for verified .onion services. I self-host mirrored domains (sambent.com, doingfedtime.com) to ensure long-term availability of content regardless of takedowns.
Every piece of content — video or written — is built from original research. I track darknet market trends, analyze OPSEC failures, follow deanonymization cases, and document law enforcement activity. I translate this into accessible, high-accuracy output via YouTube, longform blog posts, or standalone OSINT tools published through GitHub.
I manage all business functions personally: monetization (AdSense, affiliate, merch), content SEO, audience analytics, and branding. I maintain active presence across surface and darknet platforms — Reddit, X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble, Dread, Breach, Pitch — and personally handle all engagement.
This is a full-stack operation: threat intelligence, media production, digital strategy, and infrastructure — built without institutional support or reliance on third parties. The focus is autonomy, resilience, and delivering real intelligence to an audience that demands signal over noise.

Operations ManagementVideo Post-ProductionOperational SecurityContent Development

Youtube

Youtuber

Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 4 mos · Remote

https://youtube.com/@sam_bent
I create educational content on the intersection of OSINT, OPSEC, darknet ecosystems, and digital privacy. As a former darknet vendor and market administrator, I bring firsthand experience and technical insight to topics most only speculate about.
My videos are grounded in verifiable data, investigative methodology, and hands-on knowledge. I translate complex systems — from darknet markets to surveillance infrastructure and social engineering tactics — into content that's accessible without compromising depth or accuracy.
Key Focus Areas:
Digital tradecraft, threat modeling, and anti-surveillance tactics
Investigative breakdowns of darknet operations, leaks, and law enforcement methods
Critical analysis of government overreach, financial coercion, and systemic vulnerabilities
📈 27k+ subscribers and growing
🎯 Mission: Build a sustainable platform that educates, informs, and challenges dominant narratives through logic, evidence, and technical literacy.

Video Post-ProductionVideo EditingContent DevelopmentCybersecurity