Maria Zaine

Functioned as a data storage gatekeeper, assessing risks and providing solutions for unique use cases. My expertise in network communication protocols and cipher suites was pivotal in evaluating ciphers for the business's data system.

+ Collaborated with firewall and security teams to manage proxy operations.

+ Reviewed firewall and file sharing requests.

+ Identified and worked on resolving process and control gaps with senior management.

+ Drove security automation and developed custom playbooks.

+ Managed identity and access control requests, serving as first line of support and security reviewer.

Dynamic medium writer in cybersecurity, selecting topics with curiosity, showcasing a desire to simplify complex concepts. Craft engaging stories and analogies used, like comparing cloud security pillars to balanced diets, making intricate subjects accessible to a broad audience.

Provided day-to-day support to the team, including: cyber awareness, rollout of MFA to 2000 users, running phishing campaigns, monitoring and analysing security alerts.

+ Conducted Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and supplier KYS reviews for triage assessments.

+ Provided NIST-aligned reporting and analysis to senior managers

+ Conducted breach and attack simulation tests, contributing insights for remediation plans to management.