At the heart of every strong community is a leader who not only inspires but also empowers those around them. Meet Victor Monga, a Palo Alto Networks Senior Solutions Architect, and dedicated Southern California (SoCal)/Los Angeles (L.A.) Fuel Chapter Leader—a true asset to our Fuel User Group community!
Victor is a seasoned cybersecurity professional and community leader with over two decades of experience. He began his career by founding a penetration testing company specializing in red teaming for financial institutions and has grown into an experienced practitioner in the cybersecurity space. His deep expertise spans various sectors, including financial, healthcare, and state, local, and education (SLED).
For the past three years, Victor has been an integral part of Palo Alto Networks, currently serving as a Senior Solutions Architect. In this role, he designs and implements cutting-edge cybersecurity strategies, specializing in cloud security, endpoint protection, and security operations. His expertise helps organizations across Southern California fortify their defenses against evolving cyber threats.
Giving back is incredibly important to Victor—he comes from a family with a legacy of service. He has volunteered with ISACA and CSA local chapters, and over ten years ago, he founded the Virtually Testing Foundation, which now supports over 50,000 members worldwide. He's also the host of the Zero Trust Journey podcast, where he shares candid conversations with the security community.
Victor is known for his thoughtful and strategic approach to every event he helps shape. He's especially passionate about creating great experiences for speakers, ensuring they feel comfortable, informed, and empowered to be themselves. By focusing on the technical aspects and giving speakers a clear picture of what to expect, Victor helps deliver events that are both professional and engaging.
Currently, Victor is focused on rebuilding the FUEL SoCal chapter, a Palo Alto Networks user community, to create a welcoming space for those who share the mission of protecting our digital way of life. Victor has hosted many chapter events focusing on Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect and Cortex products. All of which have been amazing events!
Victor's leadership and vision help make our community stronger, smarter, and more connected. We’re lucky to have him in the Fuel family and part of the LIVEcommunity!
