Kehinde Rufai
Summary
Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Incidence Responder
Freelancer
09.2023 - Current
- Served as a subject matter expert in incident response, providing guidance and support to other departments seeking assistance in managing security incidents.
- Improved overall security posture, conducting regular risk assessments and vulnerability scans to identify potential threats.
- Presented regular updates to executive management on the organization''s cybersecurity posture and incident response activities, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
- Enhanced incident response efficiency by developing and implementing comprehensive incident management processes.
1st Line IT Support Technician
Robert Gordon University
09.2023
- Provide first-line IT support to students and staff, resolving technical issues related to hardware, software, and network connectivity
- Install, configure, and maintain software applications, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance
- Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity issues, ensuring reliable access to university resources
- Educate users on best practices for data security and password management.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Ministry of Energy
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Demonstrated operational ownership of all security-related processes within the Recycle division, ensuring their enhancement and maintenance in alignment with organizational goals and industry standards
- Led the integration of acquired or new brands into the security framework, ensuring seamless alignment with existing policies and standards
- Developed and managed security tooling and technologies for the Comply division, collaborating closely with Ministry of Energy and adhering to established policies, standards, and best practices
- Acted as the primary point of contact for internal and external security-related matters, including customers, external auditors, and suppliers, fostering strong relationships and ensuring compliance
- Collaborated closely with the Recycle division's EVP and technology personnel to continuously improve the security posture, measuring progress against the CIS-18 framework
- Led and actively participated in cyber and data security governance committees, providing leadership and guidance to ensure alignment with the Ministry’s objectives
- Contributed to the Ministry's security practice, mentoring internal teams on secure practices and driving remediation efforts arising from security testing
- Acted as the subject matter expert for cyber security tools utilized across the Ministry, including threat prevention, vulnerability management, and security information and event management
- Collaborated with group colleagues and participated in group-related cyber security projects as required, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and standards
- Enforced all security policies, including training, patching, and incident management, ensuring continuous alignment with group standards and best practices.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology With Cybersecurity
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, United Kingdom10.2023
Skills
- Email gateway security platforms
- Threat Prevention / Anti-Virus suites
- Firewall technologies and firewall rule good practices
- Public Cloud PaaS and IaaS
- Multi-Factor Authentication and Single Sign-On solutions
- Patch management
- Vulnerability Management
- Microsoft Office 365, Windows 10 Desktop OS
- Windows Server 2016 onwards
- TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP
- Network device management experience
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking and Organization
- Threat Intelligence
- Physical Security
- Social Engineering
- Network Security
- Vulnerability Assessment
- SIEM management
Timeline
Security Incidence Responder
Freelancer
09.2023 - Current
1st Line IT Support Technician
Robert Gordon University
09.2023
Cybersecurity Analyst
Ministry of Energy
01.2019 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Information Technology With Cybersecurity
Robert Gordon University
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