Christopher (CJ) Paoni, CISSP

Operational Risk Senior Specialist at M&T Bank

Nebraska Heights, FL, United States

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Education: Master of Science - MS

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

Experience: 2023 : Present

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

Company: M&T Bank

Years of Experience: 8

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.