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Olatunde Akinbola

Olatunde Akinbola

Bristol,Gloucestershire

Summary

Information Security Analyst with a passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Accomplished in risk management, IT audit, and compliance with a strong focus on security governance. Proficient in conducting security assessments, mitigating security incidents, and ensuring adherence to industry standards such as ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS. Extensive knowledge of data protection regulations, including GDPR, and practical experience with Office 365, Teams, and SharePoint.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Information Security Analyst

Master School
Bristol
03.2024 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments ,IT audits to identify security vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Utilized Office 365, Teams, and SharePoint for secure collaboration, data sharing, incident response coordination.
  • Responded to ransomware attack, containing threats, minimizing data loss through effective incident management and recovery strategies.
  • Promoted, trained systems users in security awareness to maintain system security.
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Monitored computer virus reports, regularly updated virus protection systems.
  • Maintained system compliance with legal requirements and company security standards.
  • Implemented IAM solution with role-based access controls, reducing risk of unauthorized access and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Information Security Intern

Bristol City Council
Bristol
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Managed vendor security assessments, evaluating their compliance with PCI-DSS and data protection regulations.
  • Identified effective strategies for managing debt recovery processes, reducing 12% of debt cases from becoming subject to legal actions.
  • Conducted IT audits focusing on PCI-DSS controls, identifying gaps, and implementing necessary changes to enhance compliance.
  • Shadowed senior team members to observe established processes and best practices.
  • Helped to prepare and execute projects under supervision.
  • Adjusted quickly to new environments, working confidently with minimal supervision.
  • Attended necessary training and completed assessments.
  • Engaged in team discussions, meetings and training.


Career Break

University of the West of England
Bristol
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Promoted and trained group members in security awareness to maintain system security.
  • Oversaw team of 10 simulating business evaluation , minimizing risks and swiftly responding to changes.

Information security officer

KT Consultant LTD
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2010 - 09.2021
  • Conducted investigations of security logs to identify and respond to threats promptly.
  • Tested security measures and systems, performing risk assessments to detect vulnerabilities.
  • Conducted ongoing threat monitoring and targeted audits on systems.
  • Coordinated emergency disaster recovery, minimizing data loss and supporting business continuity.
  • Liaised with 8 technical teams and 5 third-party vendors to resolve vulnerability issues and ensure ongoing compliance with PCI-DSS requirements.
  • Developed solutions to limit access to protected data and programs.
  • Discussed data access needs, security violations and programming changes with system users to resolve issues.
  • Deployed VPN for personnel use and protection.
  • Monitored computer virus reports and regularly updated virus protection systems.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - International Management

University of the West of England, Bristol, Bristol
10.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - International Management

Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria
10.2007 - 07.2010

Skills

  • Wireshark software
  • Ethical hacking
  • Business Impact Assessments
  • Penetration testing
  • Cybersecurity
  • Vulnerability analysis
  • Security Assessment
  • Risk Assessment
  • Compliance with Data Protection Regulations (GDPR, PCI-DSS,ISO 27001)
  • Incident Management
  • Security Tools Management (Splunk, Sentinel One, Tenable Nessus, CyberArk, Crowd Strike)
  • Erecting firewalls

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Certification

CompTIA Security+
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Information Security Analyst - Master School
03.2024 - Current
Information Security Intern - Bristol City Council
06.2022 - 12.2022
Career Break - University of the West of England
10.2021 - 05.2022
University of the West of England, Bristol - Diploma of Higher Education, International Management
10.2021 - 05.2022
Information security officer - KT Consultant LTD
10.2010 - 09.2021
Olabisi Onabanjo University - Bachelor of Science, International Management
10.2007 - 07.2010

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