Gary Landau

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Leader of IT and information security teams who is passionate about continuously…

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Volunteer Experience

  • ISSA Los Angeles Graphic

    Advisory Board Member (2015-present) & Treasurer (2016-2022) & ISSA International Fellow

    ISSA Los Angeles

    - Present 9 years 1 month

    Education

    Not for profit that provides information and outreach to anyone looking to learn about information security

  • Pacific Palisades Charter High School Booster Club Graphic

    Board Member / VP of Technology

    Pacific Palisades Charter High School Booster Club

    - 3 years 6 months

    Education

    A parent-run, non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to enhance the learning environment for all students at Palisades Charter High School, by supporting academics, arts, athletics, drama, music and technology. (www.palihighboosterclub.com)

  • Advisor / Member

    Cal Poly Pomona Cyber Collaborative Advisory Council

    - Present 2 years 6 months

    Education

    The Cyber Collaborative is comprised of faculty from the Colleges of Business, Engineering and Science as well as the university’s IT and University Advancement departments. This group maintains a strong tie to industry through the Collaborative’s Industry advisory council, comprised of experienced professionals and alumni, who support and advise the Collaborative in strategy, content, and relationships.

  • ISSA Los Angeles Graphic

    ISSA-LA Summit 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 (2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 & 2023)

    ISSA Los Angeles

    Education

    2023: Organizer and contributor for security conference
    2022: Organizer and contributor for security conference
    2019: Organizer and contributor for security conference
    2018: Organizer and contributor for security conference
    2017: Planning and volunteer work in preparation for conference
    2016: Planning and volunteer work in preparation for conference
    2013: Arranged sponsorships from prominent security industry firms

  • Cloud Security Alliance Los Angeles Graphic

    Founding Board Member and Past President

    Cloud Security Alliance Los Angeles

    - 3 years 9 months

    Education

    • Advocated for cloud security standards
    • Increased chapter’s recognition and membership stature in the cloud industry
    • Mentored members on establishing secure cloud environments

  • OWASP Foundation Graphic

    AppSec California Conference (2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019)

    OWASP Foundation

    - 3 years

    Education

    Member of planning committee and volunteer at conference

  • AYSO Graphic

    Volunteer Referee - Region 69 (2015, 2016 & 2017)

    AYSO

    - 2 years

    Children

  • Scleroderma Research Foundation Graphic

    Volunteer at Fundraising Benefit

    Scleroderma Research Foundation

    - 1 month

    Health

    Assisted with food service at fifth annual fund-raiser, entitled "Cool Comedy--Hot Cuisine,"
    http://articles.latimes.com/1992-06-10/news/vw-200_1_scleroderma-cause

Publications

  • You're Invading My Privacy

    Presentation at CalPoly Pomona Cybersecurity Awareness Fair

    Privacy is an essential human right. Yet, government organizations and private companies often trample upon our privacy rights. To protect yourself, you need to know where this is occuring. Only then can you take precautions.

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  • Exploiting Email Security

    Presentation at ISSA-LA Summit XI

    Phishing attacks are one of the most prevalent sources of malware affecting organizations. Many reputable reports have stated that between 80% and 90% of attacks start from spear phishing emails. Strong email security is the best means of protecting your organization from this, and there are a number of free, standards-based security measures that you can implement.

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  • Stop Delivery of Phishing Emails

    ISSA Journal

    Top-5 list of free email security measures that security admins can implement to stop phishing emails from getting delivered to mailboxes.

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  • Internet Router ACLs (recommendations for transit ACLs)

    IT Security Planet

    A comprehensive list of transit IP traffic that should be blocked at the Internet router along with explanations about why.

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  • Vendor Risk Assessment - part 2

    IT Security Planet

    This follow-up article covers how the DatumSec solution helps organizations that are themselves vendors to provide assessments of themselves to their clients. The improved security posture and peace of mind it brings is also worthwhile.

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  • Vendor Risk Assessment

    IT Security Planet

    Vendor assessment program from DatumSec provides a well needed solution to 3rd party risk assessment.

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  • AppSecCali 2016 and the Application Security Landscape

    IT Security Planet

    Newer web application frameworks are incorporating automated defenses, but until legacy web applications are refreshed under these new frameworks, they are prone to legacy coding problems. Fortunately, Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) is a promising solution to such application vulnerability issues.

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  • 10 Essentials for Deploying Campus Wide Wireless

    Campus Technology

    Things to remember when taking your campus wireless

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Honors & Awards

  • EC-Council 2023 Hall of Fame Runner Up & Honor Board

    EC-Council

    Exam Question Writer (https://cert.eccouncil.org/honor-board.html)

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