Alex Alborzfard
Network/Information Security Manager at parx casino
Network/Information Security Manager
Information Security Leader with strategic vision, strong demonstrated communication skills, and 20+ years of multi-platform, multi-site, heterogeneous IT experience across academic, non-profit, system integration, pharmaceutical, software development, and entertainment industries.
From a high level, my experience includes teaching and mentoring at the college and university levels. My strength lies in providing “best-practice”-based strategic guidance in all matters information security to organization’s business & senior leadership; laying the foundation for implementation and integration of information security governance into corporate governance.

Specialties: Information Security - Governance, Policy Development, Vulnerability & Risk Management, Project Management, as well as overall management of information security infrastructure and mission.
parx casino
https://www.linkedin.com/company/parx-casino
Network/Information Security Manager
- Developed, implemented, and managed an enterprise information security and risk management program from the ground up, based on CIS CSC & NIST/ISO 27001 frameworks. 
- Acted as point of contact for all security matters with vendors & company's board.
- Implemented & managed the following administrative & technical controls:

     - Information Security Policies & Procedures
     - Vulnerability & Patch Management
     - Security Assessment (External)
     - Firewall/VPN/IPS
     - Application Whitelisting & IR (Threat Hunting)
     - Security Awareness Program & Training
     - Secure Remote Access Control
     - PKI
     - Data Classification & Protection
     - MFA (Multi Factor Authentication)
     - PAM (Privileged Access Management)


Current Projects:

SIEM, EDR, IRM, Secure Wireless, GDPR/Data Privacy
Bensalem, PA
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Rider University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/rider-university
Adjunct Professor
Teach Computer Networking (Online), Management Information Systems, and Cyber Security Essentials courses.
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Monmouth University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/monmouthuniversity
Adjunct Professor
- Teach Information Technology for Business course.
West Long Branch, NJ
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Salem Community College
https://www.linkedin.com/company/salem-community-college
Adjunct Faculty
- Teach Network Security Essentials course
- Developed Syllabus for the Network Security Essentials course
Carneys Point, NJ
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
https://www.linkedin.com/company/philadelphiafed
Consultant
Worked in Information Technology group in Fed Bank's region 2. My responsibilities included overall support of IT infrastructure, including performance, availability, & security.
Philadelphia, PA
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Comcast
https://www.linkedin.com/company/comcast
Senior Consultant
Member of Comcast Internal Audit's (CAAT) Security team

Participated in virtualization, penetrating testing, & vulnerability management audit assignments.
Philadelphia, PA
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BioClinica
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bioclinica
Senior Information Security Analyst
- Implemented & configured Vulnerability Management solution
- Created Information Security Policies & Procedures
- Worked as a liaison between company's client & IT to address identified security gaps
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Saint Peter's Healthcare System
https://www.linkedin.com/company/saint-peter-s-healthcare-system
Security/Systems Administrator
As a member of IT System & Network Infrastructure team my responsibilities included administration & management of various Enterprise IT infrastructure: servers, applications & security solutions.
New Brunswick, NJ
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ITT Technical Institute
https://www.linkedin.com/company/itt-technical-institute
Adjunct Faculty
Taught Microsoft Windows/Active Directory and SQL database courses.
Bensalem, PA
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Pharmanet
https://www.linkedin.com/company/inventiv-health-clinical
Systems Administrator
Responsible for administration of enterprise data backup, Anti-Virus, System Inventory Management solutions, as well as performing vulnerability scan of company's IT assets.
Princeton, NJ
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MindShift
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindshift
Network Engineer
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Identix
https://www.linkedin.com/company/idemiagroup
Network Manager
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Identix Incorporated, an L-1 Identity Solutions Company
Network Manager
PWDC
Systems Administrator
Peirce College
https://www.linkedin.com/company/peirce-college
Network Administrator
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Information Assurance
M.S.
Norwich University
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MIS
B.S.
Saint Joseph's University
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GCWN (SANS Certified Windows Security Administrator )
SANS
Microsoft Exchange 2010
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VMware vSphere 4.1
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SANS A Practical Introduction to Cyber Security Risk Management
MGT415
SANS Securing Windows with PowerShell & The Critical Security Controls
SEC505
Certified Information Security Management (CISM)
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Designing & Executing InfoSec Strategies
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Information Risk Management Toolkit
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Offensive Security Penetration Testing with BackTrack
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SANS Mobile Device Security & Ethical Hacking
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Habitat for Humanity
Home Build Team Member
I was part of the team that built a house for a family.
Social Services
Stand Down
Volunteer
Participated in providing feeding & assistance services to Veterans form Delaware Valley area during the event.
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Learning Cloud Computing: Cloud Security
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LinkedIn
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Penetration Testing: Advanced Kali Linux
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LinkedIn
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Learning Python
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LinkedIn
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CISM
1739089
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ISACA
ITIL Foundation
5900697-20621314
AXELOS/EXIN
GIAC GCWN
SANS Institute
GIAC GMOB
SANS Institute
CISSP
42563
(ISC)²
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Eric Eaton
Student at Rider University
Sicklerville, NJ
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Stephen Donovan
Chemist
Quakertown, PA
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Robert Hoffman
Credit Analyst/Financial Consultant at Merchant Advocate
Whippany, NJ
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Michael Forte
Independent Real Estate Professional
Oldsmar, FL
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Peter Haggerty
Facility Maintenance Supervisor at The Toro Company
St Paul, MN
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Sabrina Gidwani
Associate Director, GLP1 Market Development  at Novo Nordisk
West Chester, PA
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Nikolai Burlakoff
Independent Non-Profit Organization Management Professional
Ossining, NY
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Rick Grimes
Director of Concierge  at NFC Amenity Management
New York City Metropolitan Area
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Nick Anton
Project Manager at Coopers Fire
Tonbridge
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Anthony Ferrufino
Account Manager at Lintech Components
New York City Metropolitan Area
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Terri Harris
Assistant Manager at Bank of America
Naples, FL
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Joshua Park
Creative Manager at Shield of Glory
Louisville, KY
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Auldon Robinson II
Business Developer
Bloomfield, NJ
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Colin Dauphinais
Business Manager/ Treasurer at IUEC - International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 102
Greater Winnipeg Metropolitan Area
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Mike Mooney
Vice President of Technical Services at CleanItSupply.com
Phoenixville, PA
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Thomas Murray
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United States
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Peter Ballerini
Grants Writer at INF Associates
New York City Metropolitan Area
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerome-ramirez-3755b3117
Jerome Ramirez
Area Coordinator at National Elevator Industry Educational Program
Bastrop, TX
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-edel-b280b251
David Edel
Top-producing reverse mortgage loan officer NMLS# 634160 | Mutual of Omaha Reverse Mortgage NMLS#1025894
Naples, FL
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        Alex was one of the key personnel involved with PC/Server security issues.  He kept up-to-date with the Microsoft vulnerabilities and assisted in deploying the appropriate patches.  He is well read regarding the issues, continues to stay on top of it, and wanted to be proactive at all times so as to minimize downtime and resources.    I enjoyed working with Alex and learned a great deal from him, he is easy to work with and an invaluable team member. Bijan Chavoshan
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        Alex is very experienced and highly competent in the field of information technology.
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SecurityMetrics
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2021 - ISACA CRISC Study Group
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ISACA (Official)
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Storage + Server Virtualization
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Iranian Professionals Group
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InfoSec Management Professionals
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Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 troubleshooters
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CYBER SECURITY FORUM INITIATIVE - CSFI
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Norwich University Connections
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TPNG - Technology Professionals Networking Group
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Snort-Users
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Business Continuity,  Information Security Assurance and Compliance Management
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Norwich University Alumni - MSIA
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iGaming & Casino Gambling World Network - for the land-based and online gaming industries.
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