Damien Payton

Damien Payton is the Director of Security Operations at Verisign, where he leads multiple teams focused on incident response and vulnerability management. His extensive background in information security includes previous roles such as Senior Manager of Incident Response at Verisign, and Manager of Incident Response & Threat Hunting at AIG. In these positions, he has been instrumental in developing security operations centers and managing incident response activities.

Professional Background

• Verisign: Director of Security Operations

  • Oversees incident response and vulnerability management teams.
  • Previously served as Senior Manager of Incident Response.

• AIG: Manager of Incident Response & Threat Hunting

  • Developed security operations center and led monitoring efforts.

• FireEye, Inc.: Senior SecOps Engineer

  • Conducted investigations into security breaches and collaborated with developers.

• GE Healthcare: Lead Security IR & EVM Analyst

  • Managed responses to cyber espionage attacks.

• Ford Motor Company: Server Hosting Intranet Team Lead

Education and Certifications

Damien holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. He also possesses certifications in:

• Advanced Digital Forensics and Incident Response (GCFA Certified)
• Six Sigma & High Distinction Advanced Volatility Training

Overall, Damien Payton has developed a robust expertise in security operations, incident response, and threat hunting throughout his career, making significant contributions to the cybersecurity field.