M.S. in Computer Science

Specialized in Cybersecurity and Networks

Anthony Latoni graduated cum laude in May 2022 from the College of Staten Island (CUNY) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Mathematics. In December 2023, he earned his Master’s Degree in Computer Science with a specialization in cybersecurity and networks, graduating summa cum laude with a 3.94 GPA. His graduate research, "Enhancing Cybersecurity in Healthcare 5.0 Through Innovative Frameworks," was published in IEEE Xplore.

Anthony currently serves as a Network Engineer for the New York State Unified Court System, where he supports the statewide expansion of a secure network infrastructure used for surveillance and access control across more than 370 facilities. His responsibilities include configuring virtual machines on enterprise hypervisors, managing data on NetApp storage arrays, and deploying secure systems in low-bandwidth, remote environments—experience that directly contributes to enterprise-grade cybersecurity design and resilience.

To further enhance his technical proficiency, Anthony has developed a comprehensive cybersecurity homelab environment. His hands-on work includes deploying and securing services using Docker Compose, Traefik reverse proxy, and internal DNS with Pi-hole and Unbound. He has built isolated DNS networks with custom IP routing, configured health checks, and enforced container security through role-based access controls and firewall rules. He has also integrated digital forensics and incident response tools such as TheHive, simulating real-world cyber incidents to improve alerting, evidence collection, and response workflows. These projects have deepened his expertise in network segmentation, secure service orchestration, log analysis, and threat detection in containerized environments.

Anthony is currently seeking opportunities as a Cybersecurity Specialist, with the long-term goal of becoming a Cybersecurity Engineer. He brings a strong academic foundation, operational experience, and a hands-on approach to building and securing systems.