Amos Young

About Amos Young

A dedicated Corporate Security and Cybersecurity Professional with unique leadership characteristics and several years of extensive experience in Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance across various roles and organizations. In my recent roles in corporate security and throughout my professional development journey, I embraced a wide range of responsibilities to accumulate experience in Cybersecurity and security management, cyber threat intelligence analysis, cybercrime investigation, IT risk assessment and analysis, dignitary protection, workplace violence prevention, compliance management, and incident response management, and currently leveraging my skills to contribute to the implementation of the \"One USC Safety vision\". Additionally, I have a proven track record in conducting comprehensive threat assessments, devising security policies and procedures, and providing expert guidance to foster a culture of security awareness. Throughout my career, I have always been commended for achieving consistent excellence in all of the roles I have worked in. I have been a high achiever and a performance-driven leader with a collaborative approach to developing useful corporate security strategies. My academic highlights: I am currently undertaking a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from WGU. My Technical Skill-stack: I have extensive knowledge of workspace management technologies such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, amongst several other tools. My goal and skillset: I am an exceptional team leader and always work in a high-performance mode. Whenever possible, I look for opportunities to immerse myself in a challenging environment where I could use my leadership and security management skills and experience to drive organizational goals. Looking forward to connecting with other passionate professionals!

Experience

1. Advisory Council Member

   Assessor Jeff Prang

   Jan 2019 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Appointed by the Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang as a trusted advisor, providing strategic counsel on agency-related matters.• Conducted vulnerability assessments and implemented robust data privacy controls for seamless service provision on a global scale.• Functioned as an active member of the Assessor Advisory Committee, instrumental in shaping public policy and reviewing pioneering initiatives impacting property owners across Los Angeles County.• Spearheaded the integration of new leadership county-wide, fostering stronger community connections, enhancing communications, and optimizing media outreach to local press outlets.• Pioneered awareness of the assessment process specific to complex tax benefits to local communities.• Championed and spearheaded the Digital Transformation initiative, focusing on enhancing web security and service delivery.

Education

• Coursera

  Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

• Stanford University

  Executive Education Certificate, Americas Poverty & Inequality - Center on America's Poverty & Inequality

  2017

• USC Sol Price School of Public Policy

  Executive Education in Public Policy

• California Department of Justice. Cyber Crimes Training Program

  Enrolled in Certificate Program, Computer Crime/Investigation of Internet Crime

• Western Governors University

  Bachelors of Science (In-Progress), Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

  2025

• University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business

  Executive Education, Advanced Negotiations, Negotiation Essentials

  2012

• Texas A&M University

  Integration of Cybersecurity Personnel into the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)