Christopher (CJ) Paoni, CISSP
Details
Cybersecurity
Utica College
2019 : 2021
Computer Security and Information Assurance
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Hilbert College
2016 : 2018
Software Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology
2014 : 2016
M&T Bank
Vice President | Operational Risk Senior Specialist (Cybersecurity)
-Analyze network events to identify anomalous activity
-Mitigate operational risks by implementing security controls
-Coordinate initial response to security incidents by identifying affected assets and relevant stakeholders in a timely manner
2022 : 2023
M&T Bank
Assistant Vice President | Cyber Security Operations Defense Analyst II
Develop cybersecurity courses designed to meet learning objectives set by the college in the subjects of Cryptography and Computer Science I & II. Teach and lead the students in cybersecurity-related projects using real-world approaches.
Courses Taught : Computer Science I, Computer Science II, Information Security and Cryptography
2022 : 2022
Hilbert College
Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity
-Identify and develop solutions to any inefficiencies in current security processes
-Remediate vulnerabilities in the University’s network
-Design and automate processes to detect, prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities and vulnerability detection
-Automate existing processes through an API using the Python programming language and scheduling tasks through use of cron jobs on Linux devices
2021 : 2022
University of Rochester
Senior Vulnerability Management Analyst
-Propagate the vulnerability management lifecycle by conducting and report on vulnerability scans and various forms of internal and external testing
-Decrease the visibility of cybersecurity controls to technology partners
-Automate security processes that evaluate risk, maintain records, contact stakeholders and management to initiate remediation of detected vulnerabilities
-Report on 3rd party vendor results regarding external auditing and testing including grey box testing, black box testing, red team, and purple team activities
2019 : 2021
M&T Bank
Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
Skills
Active Directory, Anti-phishing, Asset Security, Communication, Communications Security, Computer Science, Crowdstrike Falcon, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Forensic Toolkit (FTK), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity Management, Incident Response, IT Security Assessments, Java, Linux, Microsoft Office, Network Security, Programming, Public Speaking, Python, Python (Programming Language), Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Security Engineering, Security Incident Response, Security Management, Security Operations, Security Testing, SIEM, Software Development Security, Technical Support, Tenable Nessus, Threat & Vulnerability Management, Troubleshooting, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning
About
I'm a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a solid five-year background in cybersecurity operations and risk management. Holding a CISSP certification and a Master's degree in Cybersecurity, I bring a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to the table. My career has been defined by a proactive approach to cybersecurity. I am deeply involved in threat detection, risk management, and vulnerability assessment.
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