Joshua M.
About Joshua M.
Joshua M. serves as the Director of Cyber Security & Risk at Apollo Global Management LLC, where he has worked since 2018. He has a robust background in cybersecurity and IT, having held various engineering and leadership roles at FactSet and Cisco.
Work at Apollo Global Management
Joshua M. has served as the Director of Cyber Security & Risk at Apollo Global Management LLC since 2018. In this role, he focuses on overseeing the cybersecurity strategies and risk management practices within the organization. His tenure at Apollo spans six years, during which he has contributed to enhancing the company's security posture and incident response capabilities in the Greater New York City Area.
Previous Experience at FactSet
Prior to his current position, Joshua M. held multiple roles at FactSet, where he worked for nearly a decade. He began as a Senior Voice Engineer in 2008 and progressed to Lead Network Engineer and Lead Security Engineer. Notably, he led the transformation of FactSet's Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Operations Center (SOC) response model, shifting it to an in-house SOC program. His experience at FactSet provided him with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity and network engineering.
Education and Qualifications
Joshua M. obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education by earning an Executive Master of Cybersecurity from Brown University School of Professional Studies between 2019 and 2021. This combination of formal education has equipped him with a solid foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of cybersecurity.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Joshua M. possesses extensive experience in full stack IT troubleshooting, which includes leading network, security, and application teams to identify root causes and implement effective solutions. He has developed automation and analysis ecosystems aimed at enhancing information security engineering and incident response programs. His technical expertise spans various areas within cybersecurity, making him a valuable asset in risk management and security operations.
Early Career and Co-op Experience
Joshua M. began his career with a co-op position at Cisco in 2005, where he worked in Customer Advocacy Lab Operations. He also held a role at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as Associate Director from 2005 to 2007. These early experiences contributed to his foundational knowledge in cybersecurity and IT operations, setting the stage for his subsequent roles in the industry.