Robert Distefano

Background

About Robert Distefano

Information Security professional with many years of hands on experience primarily in a variety of global financial organizations. My expertise is with application security and security testing service delivery with job responsibilities that includes: service delivery management of application security testing with automated commercial and open source tools, coordinate penetration testing, develop security testing strategy, effective collaboration with member firms, project planning, support DevSecOps initiatives, evaluation and provide recommendation to leadership with security tools. Experience with implementing and managing static code analysis and dynamic scanning customized testing solutions in addition to IAST solutions. Use effective methods for reducing risk and technical debt. Lead an innovation and strategy team that is focused on improving various security testing services, developing customized applications and utilities for customers or service lines. Manage all data analytics for various security services. Implement cloud based security solutions for all types of applications. Provide meaningful security related metrics to management. Ability to manage staff and act as highly effective leader and mentor. Complete all assigned security projects with high quality and on-time and within budget. Manage all vendor relationships with various leading security testing vendors. Specialties: Implement and manage an application security program including: IAST solutions, static analysis and dynamic scanning solutions both in house and in the cloud. Implemented variety of encryption solutions and two-factor authentication systems. Develop security policies and standards, risk assessments, technical documentation. Train peers and developers on security best practices and work with developers to design strong security controls within applications. Develop security metrics for executive management. Excellent communication, writing and project management skills. Highly effective mentor and coach for assisting people with career paths and assisting with advancing career paths.