Abdallah Folorunsho
London
Summary
Dedicated Information Security Analyst with strong hands-on experience in risk assessment, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance. Proven track record of supporting enterprise IT environments, managing firewalls, endpoint security, SIEM tools, and IAM platforms. Passionate about cybersecurity operations, policy enforcement, and aligning technical controls with regulatory standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, and Cyber Essentials+. Adept at bridging the gap between IT support and security governance to reduce risk and enhance resilience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certification
Work history
IT Technician/Cyber Security Analyst
Search Education Trust
London
03.2024 - Current
- Established centralized threat detection process using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, improving detection and response times by 45%.
- Accomplished 74% compliance rate with Cyber Essentials+ by aligning system configurations with control requirements.
- Increased phishing reporting by 60% through Secure Schools simulations and training staff on phishing identification.
- Implemented 2FA across critical platforms (Microsoft 365, Entra ID), reducing unauthorized access attempts by 70%.
- Conducted regular vulnerability scans using Microsoft Security Centre, leading to 35% reduction in critical system exposures.
- Drafted and updated incident response playbooks and security policies in compliance with ISO 27001.
- Investigated and triaged over 25 security incidents using log data from Windows Event Viewer, Sysmon, and SIEM dashboards.
- Led quarterly access audits using Microsoft Entra ID, revoking excessive permissions and reducing role misuse by 40%.
IT Support Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst
The Willow Primary School & Broadwaters Inclusive
London
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Deployed and managed Microsoft Defender Antivirus, providing endpoint security for over 150+ devices across multiple locations.
- Managed and optimized network security tools like IDS/IPS systems (e.g., Snort), enhancing network resilience against intrusion attempts by 38%.
- Established network auditing schedule using Advanced IP Scanner and PowerShell, identifying unauthorized devices.
- Configured user accounts, permissions, and email security settings via Microsoft 365 Admin Centre and Entra ID.
- Streamlined patch management and endpoint hardening practices, reducing vulnerability windows across all machines.
- Assisted with backup strategy improvements and incident documentation in line with Cyber Essentials+ controls.
MSc Project: Data Privacy & Governance Framework
Al-Fadeelah Travel and Tours & Strive Wata Travels
Bournemouth, England
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted an extensive analysis of regulatory fragmentation between GDPR and NDPR, identifying critical compliance pain points for SMEs engaged in international data exchange.
- Designed a hybrid data governance framework that harmonized overlapping legal requirements, reducing regulatory complexity for SMEs by approximately 65%, based on survey feedback and policy alignment assessments.
- Developed a risk-based data classification model and integrated threat modelling, enabling SMEs to identify and mitigate high-risk data handling scenarios proactively.
- Proposed scalable compliance maturity roadmap that supports SME growth stages, enabling phased implementation of controls without disrupting business agility.
- Created modular incident response templates, privacy policies, and staff training materials to accelerate adoption and align operations with global data protection standards.
IT support assistant
Zuglool International
London
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Configured and maintained antivirus systems using Avast Business and ensured threat definitions were updated weekly.
- Developed internal IT usage and security policies, reducing support-related incidents by 30%.
- Deployed and supported new hardware and operating systems (Windows 10 Pro, Server 2016), ensuring security baseline compliance.
- Monitored system health using Task Scheduler, Event Viewer, and third-party monitoring tools.
- Ensured smooth operations with routine system maintenance tasks.
Education
Master of Science - Cyber Security and Human Factors
Bournemouth University
Bournemouth, England 09.2022 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Law - Law
Islamic University of Madinah
Madinah, Saudi Arabia 11.2017 - 01.2022
Diploma of Education - Education
Islamic University of Madinah
Madinah, Saudi Arabia 08.2020 - 12.2021
Skills
- Security Auditing & Compliance (ISO 27001, GDPR, Cyber Essentials)
- Identity & Access Management (Microsoft Entra ID)
- Data Governance & Privacy Frameworks
- Security Awareness & Phishing Simulations
- Firewall & VPN Administration
- SIEM (Splunk & FortiSiem
Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA A+
- Pursuing CISM
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
IT Technician/Cyber Security Analyst
Search Education Trust
03.2024 - Current
MSc Project: Data Privacy & Governance Framework
Al-Fadeelah Travel and Tours & Strive Wata Travels
03.2023 - 09.2023
IT Support Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst
The Willow Primary School & Broadwaters Inclusive
01.2023 - 03.2024
Master of Science - Cyber Security and Human Factors
Bournemouth University
09.2022 - 09.2024
Diploma of Education - Education
Islamic University of Madinah
08.2020 - 12.2021
IT support assistant
Zuglool International
01.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Law - Law
Islamic University of Madinah
11.2017 - 01.2022
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