OLUBUNMI FELICIA ALABI
BARKING,ESSEX
Summary
PERSONAL PROFILE A graduate of Computer Science with a 2:2 honors degree from Lagos State University and Master's in Information Security from National Open University. Also, am presently studying Master's in Cyber Security and Forensics at the University of Westminster, Central London. I am a highly skilled and experienced Cyber Security Analyst and Forensic Investigator with 9 years of hands-on experience in the field. With a passion for information security and a commitment to protecting organizations from cyber threats. As a Cyber Security Analyst/Forensics Investigator for the organization, I have made a substantial contribution to securing the company's valuable assets and helping the organization successfully fulfill its mission of providing actionable intelligence to defense policymakers and warfighters. Additionally, in my role as an ethical hacker and penetration tester, I have significantly aided in enhancing the systems and networks of the companies I work for by proactively identifying vulnerabilities, improving incident response capabilities, and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness and industry best practices. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Cyber Security Analyst/Forensics Investigator
Defence Intelligence Agency, DIA
08.2019 - Current
- Investigate and respond to security incidents from SOC tools
- Conduct digital forensic extractions from suspects' devices for subsequent analysis as well as prepare reports on the findings
- Appear as an expert witness to present digital evidence(s) extracted from devices and defend same in the court/legal proceedings
- Contribute to the evaluation/review of related IT and cyber security proposals submitted by various vendors to the management
- Identify, conduct vulnerability scans and penetration tests in systems, networks, and applications
- Investigate and analyze security breaches by identifying the source of the attack and attributing it to a threat actor or nation-state, as well as develop prevention strategies
- Served in the capacity of resource person by delivering strategic lectures and presentation sessions for staff of the organization
- Supervised the installation of the recently upgraded Cyber Security cell in the organization
- Analyze and correlate data from various sources, such as open-source intelligence, classified intelligence, and cyber threat intelligence feeds
- Collaborate in joint exercises and intelligence sharing platforms to enhance collective defense against cyber threats
- Working with the systems & development teams to ensure that a consistent approach to security is maintained across the department
- Deal with any requests for DNS updates or SSL certificates that may be required in the day to day working of the firm
- Ensure the adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Ethical Hacker/Penetration Tester
Nigerian Air Force, NAF
12.2014 - 07.2019
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of systems, networks, and applications to identify potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses
- Simulate real-world cyberattacks and attempt to exploit vulnerabilities within the organization's systems
- Evaluate the potential impact of identified vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for mitigating risks
- Support the networks team to configure secure VPN services over the Internet & diagnosing issues with networking routing and performance
- Conduct comprehensive security audits of the organization's IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, and network configurations
- Carry out physical and digital vulnerability assessments and provide remediation assistance to appropriate teams
- Conduct training sessions, workshops, and cyber security awareness campaigns to employees of the organization and ensure adherence to professional and ethical standards
- Contribute to drafting security protocols that align with best practices and regulatory requirements, ensuring a proactive and systematic approach to cybersecurity
- Regularly monitor various information security media, cyber-attacks and threat intelligence feeds to stay up to date on current network threats, attack methodologies and trends
- Provide out of hours on call support for SIEM and other high profile security incidents when required
- Collaborating with IT teams and stakeholders to provide guidance on mitigating vulnerabilities and implementing effective security controls.
Education
Master of Science - Cyber Security and Forensics
University of Westminster London
United KingdomMaster of Science - Information Technology
National Open University
2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Lagos State University
2010
Skills
- TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Network Security:
- Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc)
- Firewall configuration and management
- Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
- Wireless network security
- Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing:
- Conducting security assessments and penetration tests
- Vulnerability scanning tools (eg Nessus, Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite etc)
- Web application security testing (OWASP Top 10)
- Exploitation frameworks (Metasploit, Burp Suite)
- Incident Response:
- Incident handling and management
- Forensics and digital evidence collection
- Malware analysis and reverse engineering
- Threat intelligence and analysis
- Secure Coding:
- Understanding of secure coding practices
- Knowledge of common programming language (eg Python)
- Web application security (Cross_Site Scripting, SQL Injection)
- Secure Software development life cycle (SDLC)
- Security Operations:
- Security information and Event Management (SIEM) tools
- Log analysis and monitoring
- Security incident handling and investigation
- Security policies and procedures
- Knowledge of ISO27001 framework
- Operating Systems:
- Proficiency in
- Windows and Linux
- Command-Line Interface (CLI) usage
- Hardening and securing operating systems
- Systems administration and configuration
- Team building
- Problem-solving
Affiliations
Associate Member of Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) 2017
Associate Member Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigerian (CSEAN) -2022
Interests
HOBBIES AND INTEREST
, I have a keen interest in penetration testing, cybersecurity research and continuous learning. Others include travelling, surfing the Internet and solving cryptographic puzzles.
Languages
English
Native
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Tony Robbins
Timeline
Cyber Security Analyst/Forensics Investigator
Defence Intelligence Agency, DIA
08.2019 - Current
Ethical Hacker/Penetration Tester
Nigerian Air Force, NAF
12.2014 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Cyber Security and Forensics
University of Westminster London
Master of Science - Information Technology
National Open University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Lagos State University
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