Christian Petermann
About Christian Petermann
Christian Petermann is the Director & Staff Cyber Security Engineer at the National Basketball Association (NBA), with extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT support roles.
Current Position: Director & Staff Cyber Security Engineer
Christian Petermann serves as the Director & Staff Cyber Security Engineer at the National Basketball Association (NBA). Based in Secaucus, New Jersey, Petermann has been in this role since 2023. His work involves overseeing comprehensive cybersecurity initiatives and mitigating risks associated with third-party partnerships. His extensive background within the NBA enables him to drive effective security programs tailored to the unique needs of a major sports organization.
Professional Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to his current role, Christian Petermann held several key positions at the NBA. From 2022 to 2023, he was a Senior Manager, Cyber Security Analyst, developing robust security protocols. As a Senior Cyber Security Analyst from 2019 to 2022, he focused on analyzing and fortifying the NBA's cyber defenses. Before that, he managed desktop support from 2018 to 2019 and served as a Senior Desktop Support Technician from 2015 to 2018. His career demonstrates a progressive advancement within the NBA, showcasing his deep knowledge and expertise in cybersecurity.
Previous Technical Roles
Christian Petermann's technical expertise extends beyond the NBA. He worked briefly as a Technical Specialist III at Avis Budget Group in 2015. Prior to that, at Affinion Group, he was a Systems Administrator from 2013 to 2015 and a Desktop Support Technician from 2010 to 2013. His earlier roles include serving as an Executive Support Technician at BMW of North America, LLC from 2007 to 2009 and various team lead positions at Pfizer - Compucom. His career began with a long tenure as Department Manager at Inserra Supermarkets, Inc. from 1998 to 2006.
Academic Background and Certifications
Christian Petermann holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice/Major Crime Investigation Procedure from Aspen University, having completed his studies between 2007 and 2010. His professional qualifications include several certifications such as Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), and Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP). Additionally, he is certified in ITIL Foundation, indicating a strong grasp of IT service management, and holds a CompTIA A+ certification, showcasing his foundational IT skills.
Focus on Third-Party Risk Management
In his current role at the NBA, Christian Petermann places a strong emphasis on third-party risk management within the realm of cybersecurity. This involves evaluating and overseeing the cybersecurity protocols of external partners and vendors to ensure they align with the NBA's security standards. By focusing on third-party risk management, Petermann contributes to protecting the integrity and security of the NBA's digital assets and operations.