Paola Boyd

Background

About Paola Boyd

As a Cybersecurity Architecture Analyst at Estée Lauder Companies, I specialize in aligning security strategy with execution. I operate at the intersection of architecture, operations, and cross-functional collaboration—leading Agile ceremonies, driving key security initiatives, and ensuring systems are protected through technical standards and policy development. My day-to-day includes delivering critical security metrics, developing hardening standards, writing technical policy, and assessing application security across the enterprise. I’m currently supporting the deployment of Zero Trust architecture across systems. My work includes aligning cross-functional teams, connecting the right people to solve problems efficiently, and helping drive secure implementations through communication, structure, and detailed analysis. In addition to my role at Estée Lauder, I’m pursuing a graduate degree in cybersecurity through NYU’s Cyber Fellows program. This program is expanding my expertise in network security, penetration testing, digital forensics, and compliance—complementing my day-to-day work and fueling my long-term goal of designing and implementing Zero Trust architecture. I hold the ISC2 Entry-Level Cybersecurity Certification and graduated from Rhodes College with a double major in Computer Science and Spanish. My background includes an internship with Estée Lauder as a global IT supply chain analyst, a cybersecurity internship at IMC Companies, and experience as a coding instructor and tech consultant. I’ve also co-developed an accessible museum app using Swift, CoreML, and PostgreSQL. As a team player, I value collaboration, clarity, and results. Whether I’m aligning stakeholders, leading a stand-up, or troubleshooting a security risk, I bring a practical, people-first mindset to the work I do. No task is ever below me and I truly believe in owning work as a team. I’m committed to continuous growth in cybersecurity architecture and helping build secure, efficient systems that enable business success.