Alex Ekoyu

Key Responsibilities:

• Experienced and results-driven Cybersecurity Analyst with six years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise security operations at ECS. Proven expertise in threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and incident response, using tools such as Tenable, Nessus, and Wireshark. Adept in applying NIST 800-53, RMF, and FISMA.
• Threat Monitoring and Incident Response: Monitored network activity and security alerts using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar).
  Investigated and responded to potential threats, including phishing, malware, and insider threats.
  Escalated high-priority incidents, and participated in root cause analysis and resolution.
• Vulnerability Management: Performed regular vulnerability scans using Tenable Nessus, and coordinated remediation with system owners.
  Prioritized and tracked vulnerabilities based on CVSS scores, business risk, and exploitability.
• Security Compliance & Governance: Ensured system security compliance with NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and RMF standards.
  Supported Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes by contributing to security plans (SSP), POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring (ConMon) activities.
• Endpoint and Network Security: Implemented and maintained endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, like CrowdStrike Falcon.
  Assisted with the configuration of firewalls, IDS/IPS, and email security systems.
• Security Awareness & Training: Conducted periodic security awareness training and phishing simulation campaigns for employees.
  Promoted best practices for password hygiene, mobile device use, and social engineering prevention.
• Log Analysis and Reporting: Analyzed logs from Windows, Linux servers, Active Directory, VPNs, and cloud services.
  Created detailed incident reports, dashboards, and metrics for senior leadership and auditors.