Adesola Adeola
Dublin,OH
Summary
Highly motivated and skilled cybersecurity professional with a strong industry background, specializing in providing comprehensive security support to clients. Possessing a couple of years of hands-on experience, I am adept at conducting penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on websites and applications, effectively identifying and mitigating potential security threats.
My proficiency in data analysis enables me to deliver valuable insights and recommendations for enhancing security measures. With exceptional analytical abilities, critical thinking skills, risk management experience, and meticulous diligence, I am capable of swiftly identifying, investigating, and mitigating security incidents.
One of my key strengths is the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to build and implement Information Security plans. This strength is complemented by my excellent communication skills, which allow me to convey complex technical concepts in a clear and accessible manner.
I am now seeking an opportunity to leverage my expertise and protect sensitive information and systems in a dynamic and challenging environment. Eager to take on new cybersecurity-related challenges, I am dedicated to continuously gaining experience and developing my skills to stay at the forefront of the industry.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Security Risk Administrator
STRS Ohio
12.2021 - Current
- Provide exceptional security support to a diverse customer base, ensuring the protection of their digital assets.
- Conduct thorough penetration testing on customer websites and applications, identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities.
- Perform regular vulnerability assessments to gauge the security posture of customer websites and applications, and provide comprehensive reports to stakeholders.
- Utilize industry-leading tools and methodologies to identify and report security threats promptly, preventing potential data breaches.
- Maintain detailed security logs and prepare comprehensive incident reports for management and customers.
- Analyze security data, extract meaningful insights, and present actionable recommendations to enhance overall security infrastructure.
- Perform security architecture review and vendor risk management using cyber security framework and standards. (NIST, ISO)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security improvements, including the development of policies and procedures.
- Stay updated with the latest security trends, threats, and best practices to continuously enhance security protocols.
- Participation in cybersecurity incident response and business continuity
- Proposing security policy and participating in the process of approval and implementation
- Experience with Privilege Access Management tool(CyberArk)
Direct Support Professional
CRSI
12.2016 - 06.2023
- Maintain and follow standard quality, safety, and environmental policies
- Adhere to local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and statutes
- And infection control policies and procedures
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
- Transport clients for appointments, outings, and shopping
- Assisting clients with personal care and hygiene.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Network Security Engineer
DAMSAT Ventures
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Implemented necessary controls and procedures to protect information system assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure or destruction.
- Managed company Bring Your Own Device program, onboarding employee devices and verifying the absence of inherent security threats.
- Coordinated with third-party security information and event management (SIEM) providers to maintain protections and predict threats.
- Developed and maintained company-wide endpoint security solutions.
- Authored security and vulnerability reports, detailing logged incursions and suggesting remediation efforts.
- Offered preventive training to harden personnel against intrusion vectors such as phishing, ransomware, and more.
- Designed a standardized incident logging system to track historical incursions while helping prevent future breaches
- Performed network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common problems
Technical Support Specialist
DAMSAT Ventures
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.
- Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper cables, operating systems, or appropriate software installation.
- Prepare evaluations of software or hardware and recommend improvements or upgrades.
- Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.
- Confer with staff, users, and management to establish requirements for new systems or modifications.
- Maintain records of daily data communication transactions, problems and remedial actions taken, or installation activities.
- Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems.
- Provided high-level technical support by resolving inquiries by phone, e-mail, and web consistent with department and team service levels and goals.
- Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Cybersecurity
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH08.2022
Bachelors of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology
Oyo, Nigeria05.2014
Skills
- Ability to work in team environment
- Strong communication and people Skills
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Python Programming/Developer
- Bash Scripting
- Penetration Testing/Breach and Attack Simulation
- Cloud Security
- Vulnerability Assessment
- SIEM
- Rest API/GraphQL
- Linux/Unix
- Windows Servers
- Security Incident Response
Certification
- Certified Ethical Hacker {CEH}, EC-Council August 2021 — Present
- ITIL Certification, PeopleCert December 2022 — Present
- Security+ Certification, CompTIA January 2022 — Present
- CompTIA A+ Certification, CompTIA May 2023 — Present
- CompTIA Network+ Certification, CompTIA July 2023 — Present
Timeline
IT Security Risk Administrator
STRS Ohio
12.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
CRSI
12.2016 - 06.2023
Network Security Engineer
DAMSAT Ventures
02.2014 - 01.2015
Technical Support Specialist
DAMSAT Ventures
01.2011 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Cybersecurity
Columbus State Community College
Bachelors of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology
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