Lauren Medica
About Lauren Medica
Lauren Medica serves as the Vice President and Cyber Forensic Analyst at City National Bank, a position she has held since 2021. She has a background in cybersecurity and computer science, with previous experience at Viasat Inc. in various technical roles.
Work at City National Bank
Lauren Medica serves as the Vice President and Cyber Forensic Analyst at City National Bank. She has held this position since 2021. In her role, she focuses on cyber forensics, utilizing her expertise to enhance the bank's cybersecurity measures and response strategies.
Previous Experience at Viasat Inc.
Lauren Medica worked at Viasat Inc. for a total of six years, from 2015 to 2021. During her tenure, she held multiple positions, including Member of Technical Staff and Security Software Engineer. She began her career at Viasat as an intern in 2014, where she gained foundational experience in cybersecurity.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Medica earned a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from California State University San Marcos, completing her studies from 2016 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the same institution, which she completed between 2010 and 2015. In 2024, she began furthering her education at SANS Technology Institute, focusing on Enterprise-Class Incident Response & Threat Hunting.
Background in Cybersecurity
Lauren Medica has a strong background in cybersecurity, having developed her skills through both academic and professional experiences. Her work at Viasat Inc. involved significant contributions to security software development and technical projects, which laid the groundwork for her current role in cyber forensics.