Antonella Commiato, IBITGQ CIS LI - PMP - OWASP LA - Board

Antonella Commiato has extensive work experience in information security and technology roles. Antonella currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at EXTEND Resources, where they design and implements information security and IT solutions. With 23 years of experience, they have worked in various industries including marketing, social expression, transportation, and logistics.

Previously, Antonella was a Partner and Chief Information Security Officer at De Novo Perspectives. Antonella also held the role of Managing Director of IT and Chief Information Security Officer at Hickey Smith LLP.

Antonella's experience includes leading software development projects, managing compliance management software, and directing enterprise architecture initiatives. In addition, they have experience in managing online presence and delivering technology projects on time and within budget.

Earlier in their career, Antonella worked as a Senior Research and Innovation Strategist at YRC Worldwide, Inc., where they identified key business needs and developed technology solutions. Antonella also worked as a Software Specialist at Hallmark Cards, where they designed and developed client-server applications.

Antonella has a track record of delivering successful technology projects and ensuring a strong security and privacy posture for companies.

Antonella Commiato has a Master's degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Penn State University, which they obtained from 2016 to 2020. Their field of study during this program was Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Central Missouri from 1987 to 1999.

In addition to their formal education, Antonella Commiato has obtained several certifications. Antonella is an IBITGQ ISO27001 Certified ISMS Lead Implementer (CIS LI), which they obtained from IBITGQ in September 2020. Antonella is also a Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer™ (CDPSE™) from ISACA, which they obtained in June 2020.

Antonella has further certifications in project management and software development. Antonella is a Project Management Professional (PMP)® from the Project Management Institute, certified in July 2014. Antonella also holds a Java Programmer Certification from Sun Microsystems, obtained in November 2007.

Moreover, Antonella has pursued certifications in various cybersecurity and privacy domains. Antonella is an Auditing the Cybersecurity Program Certificate holder from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc., obtained in April 2023. Antonella also holds the title of OneTrust Fellow of Privacy Technology, obtained in May 2022.

Other certifications include the OneTrust Consent and Preference Management Expert, OneTrust Certified GRC Professional, OneTrust Incident Response Management Expert, and OneTrust Certified Privacy Professional, all acquired from OneTrust in different months of 2022. Additionally, they are a CMMC Registered Practitioner recognized by the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body (CMMC AB) since January 2021.

Antonella Commiato has also pursued various online courses to enhance their skills. Antonella completed courses such as Data Science & Analytics Career Paths & Certifications: First Steps, Cloud Computing First Look, and Web Technology Fundamentals on Lynda.com. Antonella also completed courses on Mobile Web Design and Development Fundamentals and SEO Fundamentals on the same platform.

Overall, Antonella Commiato has a strong education background in cybersecurity and information assurance, with additional certifications across multiple domains, including project management, data privacy, and software development.