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About Me

Mr. Pompon is the senior security officer at HCL in Capital Stream business unit. He has nearly 20 years of experience in network security, he has been involved in several major intrusion cases. In 2000, Mr. Pompon worked as an undercover operative in the FBI’s Operation Flyhook, which ended with the apprehension and conviction of two Russian hackers. For six years, he was president of Seattle InfraGard, representing the state in variety of cyber-security events and exercises with the FBI, DHS, and the US Secret Service. Mr. Pompon holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Information Technology from the University of Hawaii as well as a Certificate in Data Communication from the University of Washington. He is a lecturer and on the board of advisors for both the Information Assurance & Cybersecurity Certificate Program and the Information Systems Security Certificate Program at the University of Washington. Mr. Pompon is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional and a Certified ISMS Lead Auditor.

Work History

• HCL CapitalStream
• Senior Security Officer
• June 2007 to Present

• • In charge of security for a financial services ASP that hosts several top 50 global banks

  • Created a comprehensive new security program and successfully passing SAS-70 Type II and CyberTrust Perimeter audit certifications resulting in accelerated sales.

  • Reduced operational expenses by redesigning change control processes and developing new cross-platform change monitoring software.

  • Primary technical advisor for all security and regulatory compliance issues.

  • Worked directly with the Operations team to identify, troubleshoot and resolve security events

  • Enhanced reputation of hosting services and web product by proactively writing white papers, giving technical interviews, and presenting on security efforts

• Network Computing Architects
• ISMS Manager
• May 2006 to June 2007

• • Led information security management systems practice within NCA Professional Services

  • Performed pre-sales consulting and fulfillment for ISO 27001 certification projects

  • Headed long-term security project for a large-scale e-commerce firm for PCI remediation.

  • Designed and maintained risk assessment and ISMS implementation sub-practices

• Creation Logic
• Internet Security Consultant
• September 2005 to May 2006

• Engineered and implemented large-scale satellite-based VPN / firewall infrastructure

  • Performed on-site security inspections and audits for financial service firms

• Senior Network Security Architect
• Conjungi Networks
• March 2000 to September 2005

• • Participated in a FBI undercover operation that led to conviction of two Russian hackers

  • Created and expanded vulnerability assessments and penetration testing business services

  • Designed and implemented a nation-wide secure POS system with 300 remotely managed firewalls

  • Many projects performing risk analysis, technical architecting, installation, integration, and support for HIPAA, Sox, PCI, GLBA, and NERC regulated organizations

• Boeing Employees' Credit Union
• Network & Data Security Analyst
• Febuary 1997 to Febuary 2000

• • Responsible for securing all internal, external LAN, WAN and Internet data communications
  • Built secure Internet connectivity for web financial system using multiple firewalls, web servers, web host hardening, intrusion detection systems.
  • Demonstrated assurance by passing on-going internal and external technical audits.
  • Designed and conducted peer technical training and highest escalation support for 1,000+ node highly-available network of financial systems.

• Minuet
• Principal
• January 1994 to December 1997

• Co-owned and managed a network integration firm specializing in full-service implementation for CPA's and legal professionals. Services provided included network design, data migration, hardware installation, cabling, database programming, Internet connectivity, technical training, end-user training and long-term support. Managed 1 employee and 3 contractors.

Education

• University of Hawaii at Manoa
• Liberal Studies - Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Management Information Sciences
• 1990 -

• Wrote my own major after becoming frustrated with Compi Sci dept myopic focus on programming.