Sonny Phu

About Sonny Phu

Sonny has over 15 years of extensive experience in Cybersecurity and IT. With a diverse background spanning government, non-profit organizations, education, and public companies, he has successfully initiated and led multiple cybersecurity programs. His expertise encompasses a wide range of domains, including Incident Response, Threat & Vulnerability Management, Risk Management, Governance, as well as Security Engineering and Design.

Experience

1. Strategic Advisor

   Balance Theory

   Jan 2023 — Present

   As a strategic advisor to Balance Theory, a cybersecurity company focused on bringing transparency and control to cyber investments, I provided guidance on market differentiation, platform refinement, and strategic alignment. I advised on how to position the platform to better meet the evolving needs of CISOs and enterprise security leaders, while helping prioritize key initiatives to maximize impact and resource efficiency. Leveraging my network, I introduced prospective clients, investors, and partners, supporting Balance Theory’s growth and credibility in a highly competitive cybersecurity landscape.

Education

• University of New Orleans

  Marketing

• Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy

  Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Certificate Program

Skills

• Help Desk Management
• Desktop Support
• Technical Support
• Software Documentation
• Desktop Administration
• Software Development
• Integration
• Networking
• Vmware
• Virtualization
• Microsoft Exchange
• Management
• Help Desk Support
• Security
• Servers
• Active Directory
• System/Network Administration
• Windows Server
• Information Security
• Team Leadership
• Testing
• System Administration
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008
• Windows 7