Dwayne Robinson
Cybersecurity Executive
Phone: 747-477-4803
Email info@dwaynerobinson.com
Address: Los Angeles, CA
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SKILLS & EXPERTISE
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Seasoned executive specializing in cybersecurity and global policy infrastructure design.
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Current Head of Cybersecurity at SoFi Stadium.
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Expert in developing and implementing robust cybersecurity programs.
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Skilled in managing strategic alliances and vendor contracts.
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Proficient in ensuring compliance with international cybersecurity standards.
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Holds a Master of Cyber Security Engineering and an MBA from USC.
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO).
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Consulting experience in film & TV, sports and entertainment, financial services, and entrepreneurial ventures.
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Provides expert guidance on cyber threats and infrastructure stability.
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Recipient of Cisco®️ Cybersecurity Defender of the Year 2024.
WORK EXPERIENCE
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Skydance Media
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Director, Information and Content Security
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Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive security policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements to fortify Skydance Media's cybersecurity posture across all divisions, including Skydance Pictures, Skydance Television, Skydance Animation, Skydance Interactive, Skydance Sports, Skydance Development, Skydance Productions, and Skydance New Media.
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Oversee the creation and enforcement of IP protection protocols, guiding my team to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of high-value content and proprietary information throughout the production lifecycle, tailored to the unique challenges of each creative division.
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Direct the maintenance and optimization of the Security Operations Center (SOC) playbook, ensuring my team incorporates the latest threat intelligence and best practices to enable rapid incident response and protect Skydance's intellectual property and secure distribution partnerships with leading platforms like Paramount Pictures, Tencent, Netflix, Prime Video, and Apple TV+.
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Supervise my team in conducting penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, ensuring they deliver clear, actionable reports to executive stakeholders across all Skydance divisions, which strengthens defenses and mitigates risks to creative assets and production processes.
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Manage and prioritize security alerts, directing my team to employ advanced threat intelligence and triaging methods to address and neutralize potential threats, thereby ensuring the continuous protection of Skydance’s intellectual property and sensitive information.
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Lead the investigation of security incidents, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that risk assessments are communicated to executive leadership, enabling informed decision-making that safeguards the creative and operational integrity of Skydance’s global operations.
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Oversee the evaluation and compliance efforts of my team, ensuring adherence to both organizational and government policies across systems, applications, and user data, thereby safeguarding sensitive information and intellectual property across Skydance’s numerous global sites and a workforce of over 1,100 employees.
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Guide my team in assessing emerging vulnerabilities and attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), developing and implementing defensive strategies that successfully thwart potential security breaches and protect Skydance’s creative assets.
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Drive tool optimization and automation initiatives, leading my team to streamline security analysis and response workflows, which increases operational efficiency and enhances the protection of intellectual property across all Skydance divisions.
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Ensure the robust management of security controls across diverse operating systems (macOS, Windows, Linux) by my team, safeguarding the enterprise network environment and protecting Skydance’s digital and physical assets.
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Lead the configuration and analysis of complex network architectures, including WANs, LANs, VLANs, VPNs, and TCP/IP protocols, ensuring secure connectivity and the protection of proprietary information across Skydance’s global footprint.
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Oversee the development and enforcement of standards for Active Directory (AD), group policies, cloud systems, and business continuity planning, guiding my team to enhance the organization’s resilience against threats and ensure the continuous protection of creative assets and business operations.
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Direct malware behavioral analysis and comprehensive system forensics, guiding my team in uncovering and addressing sophisticated cyber threats that could potentially compromise Skydance’s intellectual property and information security.
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Excel in communicating complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders, guiding the organization towards its InfoSec goals while fostering a culture of security awareness across all Skydance divisions.
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Exhibit exceptional leadership and organizational skills, ensuring the consistent delivery of top-tier performance in protecting intellectual property and driving Skydance’s security objectives in a dynamic and globally distributed environment.
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Hollywood Park Management / SoFi Stadium
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Head of Cybersecurity
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Forged strategic alliances with legal teams, led SOC report reviews, restructured technology landscape, and pioneered predictive analytics for threat detection.
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Authored and implemented cybersecurity policies, developed incident response plans, established a cybersecurity consortium, and automated key cybersecurity processes.
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Implemented Zero Trust architecture and PAM controls to safeguard digital assets and critical systems.
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Trader Joe’s
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Chief Information Security Officer
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Led cybersecurity infrastructure for 550+ sites and 50,000+ employees.
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Developed comprehensive information security programs, reviewed SOX reports, executed company risk matrix, and conducted routine security assessments.
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Provided cyber risk education and training to employees and partners.
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Universal Music Group (UMG)
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Global Director of Recorded Music & Supply Chain Cyber Security
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Established a team to monitor and remediate cyber activities, provided technical direction, and implemented a global intelligence program.
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Developed cybersecurity programs, global compliance programs, and vulnerability audits.
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Conducted cyber resiliency audits on platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
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Interscope Geffen A&M
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Vice President of Information Technology
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Directed IT and Information Security, managed internal systems, and collaborated with stakeholders.
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Led a team to implement advanced network infrastructure, decreased budgetary spending, and increased staff productivity with proprietary mobile app designs.
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Managed a multi-million-dollar budget and deployed secure Intranets and Extranets.
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Interscope Records
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Senior Director of Information Technology
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MCA Records
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Associate Director of Information Technology
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Universal Music Group
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Senior Executive Support
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U-Haul International
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Senior Technical Analyst / Information Technology
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U-Haul Company of Van Nuys
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Senior Staff / Information Technology Executive
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Consulting Experience
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Provided advisory on proactive cyber techniques, encryption and recovery platforms, office construction, and network infrastructure.
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Advised on global technology landscape, GDPR, and cyber security.
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Designed secure infrastructure for statistical feeds and cloud collaboration.
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Guided Merger and Acquisition activities, SOX, GDPR, data privacy, and ransomware prevention.
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Consulted for industries including film & TV, sports and entertainment, financial services, and entrepreneurial ventures.
EDUCATION
University of Southern California
Master of Business Administration (2015 - 2019)
Master of Cyber Security Engineering (2019 - 2021)
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, Magna Cum Laude (2011 - 2015)
Minor in Human Resource Management
Professional Certifications
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO)
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Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Led cybersecurity initiatives for major sports events, securing online ticketing systems and fan data.
Implemented robust cybersecurity measures for leading entertainment production companies, safeguarding intellectual property and digital content.
Advised media networks on cybersecurity best practices, ensuring protection against evolving cyber threats.
CONTACT
Phone 747-477-4804
Email info@dwaynerobinson.com
Address: Los Angeles, CA
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