Olushola Yussuf RAZAQ,
LONDON
Summary
Detail-orientated and thorough individual with strong problem solving and critical thinking skills. Committed to creating secure network architecture and developing solutions to limit access to protected data and programmes. Monitors computer virus reports and regularly updates virus protection systems.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cyber Security Analyst
SECURTIAS
08.2020 - Current
- Regularly reviewing/auditing system and device access records and user access privilege assignments, and for timely performing or initiating termination of access
- Performed investigation and escalation for complex or high severity security threats or incidents and handles and analysed security issues/threats in Azure cloud.
- Stringent management of service technician logon credentials for accessing on-premises equipment and the cloud service
- · Knowledge of concept, procedures, and processes of SIEM solutions specifically Splunk. Ability to utilise related applications to protect organisational networks from cyber risks
- Collaborated with technical teams to identify, resolve, and mitigate events
- Provided advice and guidance on response action plans for information risk events and incidents based on incident type and severity
- Assisted with containment of threats and remediation of environment during or after incident
- Worked with SIEM Engineering and other security partners developing and refining correlation rules
- Regularly develop new and interesting use cases for future SIEM logic
- Administered and configure security tools and sensors to alert on certain risk conditions
- Participated in cyber threat hunts in support of global cyber operations function
- Participating in creation, modification and maintenance of all Cyber Monitoring policies and procedures
- Keeping abreast of cyber security trends and emerging threat landscape in general and as it relates to customer
- Delivery timely and detailed documentation related to any incident including findings, review and follow-up activities
- Provided technical leadership and delivered innovative products and services to address customer specific requirements.
- Utilized code and modern cloud-native deployment techniques to design, plan and integrate cloud computing and virtualization systems.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
Human Resources Assistant
ATTBOM GLOBAL Nigeria Limited
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Diffused potentially volatile situations employing proven de-escalation and conflict management techniques.
- Produced comprehensive crime reports with meticulous attention to detail.
- Assessed and verified information given in victim and witness statements to improve investigation workflow
- Maintained strict confidentiality through careful and correct storage of case documents, in line with internal policies.
- Handled high-volume telephone and email enquiries to minimise backlogs.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Wrote reports outlining project progress and results.
Teaching Assistant in Primary School
local government educational authority
09.2009 - 08.2010
- Monitored and documented students' academic progress, enabling accurate development reporting.
- Delivered tailored support to English as Additional Language (EAL) pupils.
- Managed pupil behaviour to cultivate focused and productive classes by 90%.
Education
Postgraduate - CLOUD COMPUTING
University of Texas
AMERICA03.2022
Certificate in Business Analytics - BUSINESS ANALYTICS
Imperial College
London10.2021
Certificate - CYBER SECURITY AND INFORMATION INTELLIGENCE
PEAK CYBER INSTITUTE
City of London07.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Postgraduate Diploma in Training And Development
Nigerian Institute of Training And Development
Lagos Nigeria07.2011
Proficiency Certificate in Management -
Nigerian Institute of Management
Lagos2010
HND - Business Administration& Management
Lagos2008
OND - Business Studies
LAGOS STATE POLYTECHNIC
Lagos2005
Skills
- Knowledge of concept, procedures, and processes of SIEM solutions specifically Splunk Ability to utilise related applications to protect organisational networks from cyber risks
- Knowledge of penetration testing procedures
- Knowledge of vulnerability management approach
- Knowledge of modules, processes, and technologies of Information Security Operation Centre (ISOC); ability to detect, response and utilise related platform and applications to perform cyber security initiatives
- Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques of information security management, ability to deploy and monitor information security systems, as well as detect, resolve, and prevent violations of IT security, to protect organisational data
- Knowledge of technologies and technology-based solutions dealing with information security issues; ability to apply these in protecting information security across organisation
- Knowledge of techniques, approaches, and processes of digital threats; ability to detect, monitor, analyse and prevent digital threats
- Technical understanding of network and computing security components, (such as: Firewalling, Intrusion Protection System, Intrusion Detection System, Anti-Virus, endpoint protection)
- Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes of intrusion detection and prevention; ability to detect, resolve and prevent intrusion behaviours to protect organisational networks
- Evidence of continuous professional development in Cyber Security field
- Strong communication skills to wide variety of stakeholders Desirable (but not essential):
- Knowledge of concept, procedures, and processes of SIEM solutions specifically Splunk Ability to utilise related applications to protect organisational networks from cyber risks
- Vulnerability analysis
- ICT security systems
Timeline
Cyber Security Analyst
SECURTIAS
08.2020 - Current
Human Resources Assistant
ATTBOM GLOBAL Nigeria Limited
01.2010 - 01.2019
Teaching Assistant in Primary School
local government educational authority
09.2009 - 08.2010
Postgraduate - CLOUD COMPUTING
University of Texas
Certificate in Business Analytics - BUSINESS ANALYTICS
Imperial College
Certificate - CYBER SECURITY AND INFORMATION INTELLIGENCE
PEAK CYBER INSTITUTE
Some College (No Degree) - Postgraduate Diploma in Training And Development
Nigerian Institute of Training And Development
Proficiency Certificate in Management -
Nigerian Institute of Management
HND - Business Administration& Management
OND - Business Studies
LAGOS STATE POLYTECHNIC
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