Adams Ibrahim
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Experienced Digital Forensic Analyst with a strong background in conducting digital investigations, data recovery, and electronic discovery. Highly educated and detail-oriented, adept at producing concise forensic examination reports and case notes. Skilled in utilizing technical analysis to enhance organizational capabilities. Recognized as an expert witness in forensic analysis and digital evidence collection across various federal and state jurisdictions. Proven track record as a Digital Forensics and Incident Response Consultant, proficient in thorough analysis of on-premises and cloud environments to proactively detect malicious activity. Played a key role in an investigation that swiftly identified ransomware, leading to prompt containment and preventing potential financial losses for the organization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Assistant
Austin Peay State University
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided instructional support to faculty members in cybersecurity-related courses by facilitating engaging lab exercises and assisting in classroom instruction. This hands-on approach enhanced students' practical skills and understanding of course material.
- Conducted in-depth research on emerging cybersecurity threats and mitigation strategies, resulting in the creation of informative and up-to-date instructional materials. This enriched students' knowledge and awareness of evolving cybersecurity challenges.
- Offered valuable guidance to students during office hours, addressing questions and providing additional assistance with course content. This personalized support improved students' comprehension and academic performance.
- Assisted in organizing student conferences and managed communication through various digital platforms, fostering increased student engagement. These efforts contributed to a more vibrant academic community and enhanced student learning experiences.
Digital Forensics and Incident Response Intern
Palo Alto Networks (Unit 42)
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Participated in a comprehensive investigation into a Business Email Compromise (BEC) attack scenario, where malicious actors attempted to deceive the accounting team into transferring a substantial sum of money. This effort led to swiftly identifying the attack vector and malicious indicators.
- Collaborated closely with the incident response consultants to swiftly identify the attack vector and malicious indicators, enabling timely intervention and preventing potential financial losses.
- Conducted thorough investigations into data breaches utilizing cutting-edge forensic tools, effectively determining the origin of security compromises.
- Published comprehensive internal technical documentation on Elastic Kubernetes Service logging, Elastic Container Service, and Cloud Forensics, providing valuable insights and guidance for the team.
IT Support Specialist
Osun State College of Technology
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Provided technical support, software installation, and troubleshooting assistance to faculty and staff.
- Assisted in maintaining network connectivity and addressing connectivity issues across Wi-Fi and Ethernet networks.
- Contributed to implementing new solutions and applications, ensuring seamless integration and user adoption.
- Analyzed system logs and records to identify trends and potential issues proactively, preventing disruptions to operations.
Education
Master of Science - Information Assurance And Security
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, Tennessee12.2023
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Water Resources and Environmental Engineering -
University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Nigeria10.2018
Skills
- Digital Forensics
- Incident Response
- AWS
- Google Cloud Platform
- SIEM
- Cortex XDR
- Active Directory
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Linux
- Snort
- Cryptography
- Threat Hunting
- Scripting Languages
- Intrusion Detection
- Network Security
- Enterprise Virtualization
- Reverse Engineering
- Malware Analysis
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Forensics Analysis
- Encase
- Endpoint Protection
- Virtualization Security
- Security Operations Center
- Gkape
- Magnet Axiom
- Registry Explorer
- Volatility
- X-ways
- Data Security
- Wireshark Software
- Python Programming
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Root Cause Analysis
- Technical Support
Certification
- Security+, CompTIA, 2023
- Certified in Cybersecurity, (ISC)2, 2022
- Cloud Practitioner, Amazon Web Services, 2022
- IBM CyberSecurity Analyst Professional Certificate, Coursera, 2022
- Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Microsoft, 2022
Honors Awards
Ken Johnson DFIR Scholarship, SANS, 2023
Timeline
Digital Forensics and Incident Response Intern
Palo Alto Networks (Unit 42)
05.2023 - 08.2023
Graduate Assistant
Austin Peay State University
08.2022 - 12.2023
IT Support Specialist
Osun State College of Technology
01.2019 - 10.2019
Master of Science - Information Assurance And Security
Austin Peay State University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Water Resources and Environmental Engineering -
University of Ilorin