Amanda DeRosa
NC
Summary
Results-driven cybersecurity analyst with a proven track record in strategic planning, analysis, and successful implementation of comprehensive security plans. Conducted email security and endpoint detection audits for over 100 clients, enhancing their overall cybersecurity posture. Developed incident response plans to swiftly address, contain, and recover from cyber incidents, ensuring minimal disruption. Consistently supported security products in managed settings including Email Security, Endpoint Protection, Security Training & Awareness, Multi-Factor Authentication, and SIEM solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Information Security Analyst
Corvid Cyberdefense
Mooresville, NC
07.2023 - Current
- Supported multiple platforms, including SentinelOne, Cylance, Elastic Stack, Cisco Duo Multifactor Authentication, Mimecast Email Security, and Symbol Training and Awareness.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established guidelines for incident response.
- Conducted incident response activities such as forensics analysis, log reviews, malware analysis, threat hunting.
- Investigated reported information security incidents through log file analysis utilizing the SIEM and researched diverse threats presented through alerting.
- Responded promptly to any requests from customers related to cybersecurity issues in a 24x7 global enterprise, ensuring around-the-clock protection and incident management.
Insurance Coordinator
Farm Family Insurance
New York, NY
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Updated and monitored security controls to ensure the continued effectiveness when transmitting PII electronically
- Communicated with clients and management to understand and prioritize cybersecurity threats and risks to mitigate any potential threats
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders such as legal, compliance, and procurement departments to ensure that vendor contracts align with the insurance agency's policies and regulatory requirements
- Worked regularly with brokers selling Cybersecurity insurance to provide a detailed framework that allowed customers to make an informed purchasing decision
Education
Professional Certificate in Cybersecurity -
Massachusetts Institute of Technology XPro
Cambridge, MA11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY03.2020
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY03.2017
Skills
- Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Protecting Networks
- Data Security
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Information Protection
- Security Planning & Audits
- Fraud Awareness & Training
- Log Aggregation & Analysis
- Risk Reporting & Documentation
- Incident Response
Timeline
Information Security Analyst
Corvid Cyberdefense
07.2023 - Current
Insurance Coordinator
Farm Family Insurance
10.2020 - 03.2022
Professional Certificate in Cybersecurity -
Massachusetts Institute of Technology XPro
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Suffolk County Community College