Payman Damghani

Payman Damghani is an accomplished cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in offensive security, vulnerability management, and IT security. Currently serving as Lead Principal Offensive Security Analyst at Red Hat since November 2015, Payman has a strong background in conducting Red Team exercises and penetration testing. Previous roles include IT Security Specialist at North Carolina State University, where responsibilities encompassed leading incident response and penetration testing, and Network Security Analyst at Fayetteville State University, focusing on network security management and compliance. Initial career experience includes technical positions at Circuit City, Zion Networks, and Compu-Tech, where Payman honed skills in systems administration, network setup, and technical support.