Paul Wax:  

Career: Currently a Retired IT Security Consultant; currently volunteering for various public/civic organizations. Previously a Senior IT Security Managing Consultant, IT Information Security Director, Sr. Consulting Mgr of IT Assurance Services, Chief Information Security Officer, Senior IT Risk Consultant, and VP of IT Security, 2nd VP (IT Auditing). Pioneered NYU's Virtual College in the 1990's as Adjunct Professor in the Graduate Division of NYU's School of Professional Studies (formerly NYU's School of Continuing Education). Personal First marriage (to Michelle) from 1971 to 2002 - three daughters from that marriage (Emily - 1974, Jodi - 1977, and Deborah 1985). Jodi passed away in 2004; two surviving daughters Emily (formerly the Bureau Chief for the Washington Post in Africa and India - now back in DC still with the Washington Post and raising a family (grandson and granddaughter). Debbie married with one daughter (Granddaughter to me). Second marriage (to Risa) in 2007 - now living in Sarasota Florida - In excellent health and very active in our community via various public/civic organizations Education Attended night college courses (both undergrad and graduate) after returning from the military (See below) in 1969 - took nearly 14 years of evening courses to attain my Associates, Bachelors and Masters while raising a family in Central NJ and climbing up the corporate ladder. Also instructed graduate courses (after graduating in 1984) in Information Security and Information Systems Auditing at both The New School and NYU. Recipient of NYU's Teaching Excellence Award in 1996. Have conducted seminars and lectures outside of academia for various professional associations (EDPAA, CSI, ISACA, etc.). Military Drafted January 1968 - assignments to Southeast Asia - Thailand, South Viet-Nam, Laos, and Cambodia. Trained and assigned as a Telecommunications Specialist working with encrypted data transmissions and electronic espionage/surveillance. Received an "early out" due to being in a hardship zone (mainly because of Viet-Nam duty) with less than 6 months left when returning stateside (October 1969). Hated the whole thing - but have some interesting memories. Life goes on - and it is not a spectator sport - you are constantly on the field! I always wanted to be a Astronaut when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a hopeless idea. As it turns out, they were right!!!. But, I am also an Amateur Astronomer (member of the Planetary Society and Sarasota's "Local Group of Deep Sky Observers".) Also, in progress forming an Oldies Band in Sarasota "The Moldy Oldies" (playing Rhythm Guitar and Back up Vocals). I once was a Rhythm Guitarist (and Back Up Vocalist) for the Gamboge (1965-1967, 1969-1970), and the Sound Bytes (1998-2001). Currently involved with Florida Studio Theater's IMPROV - second stage group. "Living the good life, well you know"! I blow off steam with a tea kettle! I need to have/play music, be creative and enjoy being with people of all sorts, races, and beliefs. Old and dear friends never ...Expand for more