Andy Paterson, Cissp
About Andy Paterson, Cissp
Andy Paterson is an Information System Security Officer with extensive experience in information security and vulnerability management. He has served in various roles, including as a Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Army Reserve and currently works at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Andy Paterson has served as an Information System Security Officer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the security of information systems and ensuring compliance with relevant security policies and regulations. His work contributes to the laboratory's mission of advancing scientific research while maintaining robust cybersecurity measures.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Andy Paterson held various positions in information security. He worked as an Information Security Engineer at Safeway from 2012 to 2015, where he focused on protecting the company's information assets. Prior to that, he served as an Information System Security Officer at Truestone, LLC from 2009 to 2011, and as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 (Ret.) in the United States Army Reserve from 2002 to 2019, specializing in information security.
Education and Expertise
Andy Paterson studied Computer Science at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo from 1991 to 1995 and later attended California State University - East Bay, where he continued his studies in Computer Science and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. His educational background supports his expertise in areas such as Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Computer Forensics.
Background in Cyber Security
With a strong focus on Cyber Security and Network Monitoring, Andy Paterson has developed significant expertise in Computer Network Defense. His extensive experience in vulnerability management and assessment has equipped him with the skills necessary to identify and mitigate security risks in various environments. He has worked in the San Francisco Bay Area, contributing to the research industry through his information security efforts.