Jason Lazerus

Jason Lazerus has a solid work experience in the field of cybersecurity. Jason is currently working at Eastern Bank as the VP, Infrastructure and Security Manager, starting from August 2021. Prior to this role, they held various positions within the same company, including VP, Security Operations Manager, where they managed a team of cyber security professionals and oversaw compliance with regulations and internal policies, and VP, Information Assurance Manager, where they managed a team and evaluated and purchased security products and services.

Before joining Eastern Bank, Jason worked at Stony Brook University as an Information Security Officer from October 2007 to March 2016. In this role, they were responsible for the vulnerability management program and collaborated with vendors and system owners for mitigation and patching.

Prior to their work at Stony Brook University, Jason worked at Stony Brook Medicine as a Help Desk Specialist from December 2005 to October 2007. Here, they provided technical support to a large user base and handled account management services.

Overall, Jason Lazerus has a strong background in cybersecurity management and has gained valuable experience in leading teams, ensuring compliance, and mitigating vulnerabilities.

Jason Lazerus has a diverse education history and a strong focus on digital forensics and information security. Jason earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in Digital Forensics from the American Public University System in 2014. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Information Systems Security from the same institution between 2009 and 2011.

Jason also holds an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Information Technology from Suffolk County Community College, earned between 2002 and 2006.

In addition to their formal education, Jason has obtained multiple certifications related to cybersecurity. These include the GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA), Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Metasploit Pro Certified Specialist (MPCS), GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), Certified HIPAA Security Specialist, MCPS: Microsoft Certified Professional, CompTIA A+ Certification, and CompTIA Network+ Certification. These certifications span from 2005 to 2021 and have been attained from institutions such as GIAC Certifications, Microsoft, Rapid7, CompTIA, and ecfirst.