COLLINS AMOABENG

IT professional with expertise in IT infrastructure, operating systems, and networking. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and both Windows and Mac environments, providing exceptional client-facing IT support and AV operations. Strong skills in troubleshooting, hardware/software installation, and ServiceNow incident management. Experienced in LAN/WAN networking, cyber threat monitoring, and security frameworks, committed to enhancing organizational security posture through continuous professional development.

• PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Implementer, UK
• Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
• First Aid Awareness, Level 2 Fire Marshal, Safeguarding Adults

• Overall Best Student in Computer Science Cyber Security, University of Bradford, UK, September 2023 – December 2024
• Recognised with a prize certificate for outstanding academic performance and excellence in Cybersecurity studies.

• ISMS Portfolio - ABC Technologies, Developed and implemented an Information Security Management System (ISMS) portfolio to protect sensitive organisational data. This involved defining the scope of information security, conducting thorough risk assessments, formulating security policies, and implementing controls to safeguard sensitive information, aligning with ISO 27001 standards.
• Ethical Hacking: Strategic Penetration Testing & Bug Bounty via Google Docking. Conducted penetration testing and participated in a bug bounty program to identify vulnerabilities in web applications, providing remediation strategies to mitigate risks. Tools used: Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite.
• Detecting and Preventing Malvertising in Browsers (Dissertation), Focused on protecting users from malicious advertising techniques such as click-jacking, drive-by downloads, and HTTP redirection attacks. Implemented strategies to mitigate these types of browser-based security threats. Tools used: Burp Suite, Wireshark, Chrome DevTools.
• SIEM: Network Traffic Analysis Using Wireshark, Splunk, and Microsoft Sentinel, Conducted real-time network traffic analysis using Splunk, Wireshark, and Microsoft Sentinel to detect anomalies and potential threats. Developed reports on findings, ensuring security events were properly identified and responded to promptly.
• Research Paper: Analysis of SIEM Logs for Continuous Monitoring of Risks, Analysed SIEM logs from Splunk to perform continuous monitoring of network and system risks, providing insights on improving threat detection and response time within an enterprise environment.
• Cyber-Physical Systems: Securing Cyber-Physical Systems. Worked on a project focused on securing cyber-physical systems by identifying potential security threats, evaluating solutions, and developing mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and integrity of these interconnected systems. Tools used: Kali Linux, Wireshark, Nessus.