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Overview
Work History
Education
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Antoinette Abakah

Seeking entry level cybersecurity role
Aurora,CO

Summary

I am a cybersecurity enthusiast who recently completed the Springboard Cyber Security Career Track boot camp. I am mastering skills in systems security, network security, vulnerability, risk assessment, threat management, Incident Response, and more. I desire to be one of the best Cybersecurity analysts.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Cybersecurity Fellow

Springboard Cybersecurity Bootcamp Career Track
11.2022 - 06.2023

Successfully completed Springboard Cybersecurity Career Track Bootcamp Certification with

380+ hours of hands-on course material, with 1:1 industry expert mentor oversight, and completion of an in-depth capstone project. Completed a capstone project where I performed reconnaissance, identified target, run vulnerabilities on a target system, suggested remediation steps and wrote an executive summary of the process using tools and techniques like nmap, wireshark, burpe suite, OpenVAS, OS fingerprinting, maltego, Nikto

I used wireshark to perform network analysis

I used Nessus to scan vulnerabilities on the target system

I also used Burp Suite to intercept Http traffic

Nmap was also used to perform some port scanning

I have successfully passed the security plus certification exams

I have leant the fundamentals on SIEM and used SIEM on Tryhackme

Springboard curriculum covered;

35+ mini-projects that

provide real-world context on the world of cybersecurity and 30+ labs that bridge theory to practice.

Mastering skills in systems security, network security, vulnerability, risk assessment and more.

Skills: Mobile Devices • Android • Microsoft Office • Troubleshooting • Microsoft Word • Communication

•Teamwork • Virtual Private Network (VPN) - Cloud Security • Wireless network security • Customer Service • Technical Support • Windows • File Systems • Operating Systems • Network Security • Threat Modeling • Cybersecurity • Unix • Linux System Administration • Windows 10 • Windows Server • Active Directory • Wireshark • Firewalls • Network Administration • Microsoft Azure • Cloud Computing • Amazon Web Services (AWS) • AWS

Security • Identity & Access Management (IAM) • Web Application Security • Secure Authentication • Security Management • Programming • Malware

Detection • Data Privacy • Security Awareness •

Information Management

Cyber Tech Specialist (Intern)

Super Purposes
06.2023 - Current
  • Configure and assist Teammates with access to our virtual office, online scheduler, creation of official company email addresses, and maintenance of their computers.
  • Utilize our Customer Relations Management (CRM) program, Podio, for responding to technical assistance ticket requests regarding email, skype, and personal computer issues such as storage, spyware, and anti-virus.
  • Provide access and training to Teammates for our password management platform, and Click-Up, our project management platform.
  • Perform Tech onboardings when new Teammates are brought onto the team.
  • Research, evaluate, develop, and implement Identity Access Management (IAM) designs and standards.
  • . Educate Teammates on the importance of cybersecurity.
  • Ensure that current and planned technical solutions are compatible with our business needs and strategic objectives.
  • Improve application security, investigate potential indicators of compromise, develop an Incident Response (IR) plan, and ensure all data is backed up.
  • Attend team and senior meetings.

Resolution Support Ambassador (Customer Service)

Sutherland Global (Airbnb)
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Resolved customer complaints through calls, chats, and emails using workflow.
  • Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important and appreciated by answering questions about products and services
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Assisted customers in troubleshooting and resolving Airbnb app related issues
  • Mediated issues between users (Guest and Host) to provide a fair resolution or settlement
  • Directed users on how to reset passwords

Customer Service Representative

Travel Empire Limited
09.2018 - 06.2021
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm and friendly demeanor.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.

Education

Certificate In Cybersecurity ||Security+ Certified|| - Cybersecurity

Springboard Cybersecurity Career Track, USA
07.2023

Bachelor Of Laws - Law

Mountcrest University College , Accra, Ghana
09.2016

Bachelors Degree - English And Political Science

University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
09.2014

Skills

  • Understanding Customer Needs
  • Team work
  • Wireless security
  • Secure authentication
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Windows 10
  • Wireshark
  • Nessus
  • Threat modeling
  • Firewall
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Malware Detection
  • Data Privacy
  • Security Awareness
  • Windows 10
  • Linux
  • Information Management
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented
  • Issue and Complaint Resolution
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Incident Response
  • Cybersecurity
  • Effective Communication
  • Data Entry and Maintenance
  • Customer Service and Assistance
  • Excellent Attention to Detail
  • Answering Emails
  • Troubleshooting
  • Windows

Timeline

Cyber Tech Specialist (Intern) - Super Purposes
06.2023 - Current
Resolution Support Ambassador (Customer Service) - Sutherland Global (Airbnb)
12.2022 - 05.2023
Cybersecurity Fellow - Springboard Cybersecurity Bootcamp Career Track
11.2022 - 06.2023
Customer Service Representative - Travel Empire Limited
09.2018 - 06.2021
Springboard Cybersecurity Career Track - Certificate In Cybersecurity ||Security+ Certified|| , Cybersecurity
Mountcrest University College - Bachelor Of Laws , Law
University of Ghana - Bachelors Degree, English And Political Science
Antoinette AbakahSeeking entry level cybersecurity role