Fernando Gozalo
About Fernando Gozalo
Fernando Gozalo is a Red Team Manager at City National Bank, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having held senior roles at BBVA and Steria, and possesses multiple advanced IT security certifications.
Current Role at City National Bank
Fernando Gozalo serves as the Red Team Manager at City National Bank in Los Angeles, California. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for designing and executing simulated cyber attacks to assess and enhance the bank's security infrastructure. He collaborates closely with defensive and infrastructure teams to strengthen security measures and ensure the organization remains resilient against potential threats.
Previous Experience at BBVA
Before joining City National Bank, Fernando Gozalo worked at BBVA in the USA as a Senior Cyber Security Lead from 2015 to 2021. During his six years in Birmingham, Alabama, he focused on developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies to protect the bank's assets and data. His role involved overseeing security initiatives and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Experience at Steria and Innotec System
Fernando Gozalo has extensive experience in IT security, having worked as an IT Security Consultant at Steria from 1996 to 2008 for twelve years in Madrid. He then served as a Senior IT Security Consultant and Information Security Analyst at Innotec System from 2008 to 2015 for seven years in Tres Cantos, Madrid. His roles involved providing expert guidance on security measures and conducting ethical hacking assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
Education and Certifications
Fernando Gozalo holds a Bachelor degree in Computer Science from Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca, which he completed from 2011 to 2012. He also studied at UOC, earning a degree in Ingeniero Técnico en Informática de Gestión from 2008 to 2011. In addition to his academic qualifications, he possesses multiple advanced certifications in IT security, including CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, CISM, CEH, CHFI, CCSIH, CPT, CCFE, AWS CLF, and AWS SAA.
Expertise in Cybersecurity
Fernando Gozalo specializes in threat modeling methodologies to identify and mitigate potential security threats. He incorporates current security trends, advisories, and academic research into Red Team operations. His expertise includes designing and executing real-world cyber attacks to test and improve security infrastructure, ensuring that organizations can effectively defend against evolving cyber threats.