Michael Wong
About Michael Wong
Michael Wong is a Sr. Detection & Response Engineer at DNAnexus, with a diverse background in cybersecurity roles across various companies, including Las Vegas Sands Corp., Slack, and ServiceNow.
Current Role at DNAnexus
Michael Wong serves as a Senior Detection & Response Engineer at DNAnexus, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the security posture of the organization by identifying and responding to potential threats. His work involves analyzing security incidents and implementing effective detection strategies to safeguard sensitive data.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Prior to his current role, Michael Wong accumulated extensive experience in the field of cyber security. He worked at Las Vegas Sands Corp. as a Senior Cyber Security Analyst - Lead from 2014 to 2015, where he contributed to the U.S. Security Operations Center (SOC). He later served as an Incident Response Engineer at Slack from 2016 to 2018, focusing on incident management within the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT).
Career Path in Information Security
Michael Wong's career in information security includes roles at various organizations. He was an Information Security Consultant at Taos from 2015 to 2016 and a Detection Engineer at ServiceNow from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, he worked as a Security Analyst - Lead at eBay for eight months in 2015. His diverse experience has equipped him with a broad skill set in cyber security practices.
Educational Background in Engineering
Michael Wong earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. His studies spanned from 2004 to 2009, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles that support his work in cyber security.
Early Career as a Computer Engineer
Michael began his professional journey as a Computer Engineer at The Venetian, where he worked from 2010 to 2014. This role marked the start of his career in technology and laid the groundwork for his subsequent focus on cyber security.