Patrick Damon
Information Security Manager @ New York Genome Center | PhD in Cybersecurity Gamification
- Role
- Information Security Manager at New York Genome Center
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Patrick Damon
I lead with curiosity, clarity, and a bit of caffeine. From sonar operations in the U.S. Navy to safeguarding genomic data at a cutting-edge biomedical nonprofit, I’ve spent my career building systems (and people) that can handle the unexpected.With a Ph.D. in cybersecurity and a background in information governance, I specialize in translating frameworks like NIST 800-53, HIPAA, and 800-171 into policies and programs that actually work and don’t put people to sleep. Whether it\'s developing org-wide classification systems, running tabletop incident response exercises, or designing gamified cybersecurity trainings, I believe security should be both effective and engaging.At the core, I\'m here to protect what matters; data, people, research, and the freedom to explore all three.Let’s connect if you’re into building thoughtful, resilient, and sometimes delightfully nerdy security programs. Bonus points if you like stoats.
Experience
Information Security Manager
Oct 2023 — Present
Lead the development and execution of the organization\'s cybersecurity strategy, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements.Designed and implemented a GRC program using Eramba, mapping policies to NIST SP 800-171 to enhance security governance.Developed and maintained security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance with NIST frameworks and regulatory requirements.Conducted risk and maturity assessments to evaluate security posture and inform strategic decision-making.Advised faculty, staff, and students on cybersecurity best practices, fostering a culture of security awareness and resilience.Managed incident response planning, ensuring rapid identification, containment, and resolution of security incidents.Led cybersecurity transformation projects, optimizing security processes, tools, and frameworks for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.Spearheaded security awareness initiatives, developing and delivering engaging training programs tailored to different organizational roles.Acted as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing insights on cybersecurity risks, mitigation strategies, and industry best practices.
Education
Northcentral University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Technology Innovation Management - Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Global Campus
Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity Technology
2018 — 2019
Fordham University
Bachelors of Arts, Sociology
2009 — 2013
Skills
- Advertising
- Creative Writing
- Community Outreach
- Teaching
- Editing
- Social Media
- Social Media Marketing
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer Service
- Public Relations
- Management
- Spanish
- Service
- Fundraising
- Photoshop
- Social Networking
- Event Planning
- Event Management
- Bartending
- Microsoft Word
- Customer Engagement
- Wine & Spirits Industry
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Office
- Blogging
- Research
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