Benjamin D.

About Benjamin D.

Benjamin Dallojacono is a distinguished cybersecurity expert with a profound understanding of the complexities in Intelligence Analysis, Security Operations, Incident Response, Risk Management, Cyber Incident Management, Enterprise Risk Management, and Project Management. With a career that spans over a decade in the field of security operations and incident response management, he has become a trusted leader known for his adeptness in mitigating threats to safeguard information systems.At Agile Defense, Benjamin steers the Security Operations and Incident Response initiatives for a federal client. His leadership ensures the seamless operation of the CSOC, providing robust cyber defense capabilities. He expertly manages security event monitoring, advanced analytics and response activities, and collaborates with his team to meticulously resolve security incidents. Under his guidance, the CSIRT operates with precision around the clock, bolstering incident response mechanisms and continuously enhancing team competencies through targeted training programs.His collaboration with the security engineering team is pivotal in aligning security architecture with effective solution deployment while addressing operational impacts of security enhancements. This synergy is vital for staying ahead of emerging threats and ensuring system resilience. Governance and audit support are other areas where Benjamin\'s expertise shines. He works tirelessly to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. His contributions are critical during audits as he liaises with auditors and supports POAM initiatives which contribute significantly to the ATO lifecycle.Benjamin\'s prowess extends to technical writing for RFPs/RFQs and generating insightful reports on metrics pertinent to security operations, incident response efficacy, and key performance indicators. His methodical approach and strategic insight into cybersecurity operations have made him an invaluable asset to any organization he serves. In academia, Benjamin\'s pursuit of knowledge is evident from his educational background which includes a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy from New York University alongside a Bachelor\'s degree in Intelligence Studies with Cyber Security Engineering concentration from George Mason University. His academic excellence coupled with his professional acumen positions him as an authority in the cybersecurity domain.

Experience

1. Principal Cyber Incident Responder

   Capital One

   Dec 2024 — Present · McLean, VA, US

   Develop, maintain, and enforce a centralized strategy for enterprise monitoring.Drive alignment with requirements under official enterprise and regulatory policies.Use data to measure enterprise monitoring posture, coverage, maturity level, and performance, providing a unified narrative to the enterprise.Identify monitoring risks and impediments, identifying solutions, and escalating to Executive leadership.Maintain alignment with security monitoring regulatory requirements as well as internal and external assessments.Deliver high level briefings to a variety of stakeholders with an aim to drive priorities.Technically lead our most complex investigations by developing comprehensive investigative strategies as well as executing or coaching other analysts on its execution.

Education

• New York University

  Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy

  2023

• Cape Fear Community College

  Associate of Science - AS, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

• George Mason University

  Bachelors, B.S in Intelligence Studies with Cyber Security Engineering concentration