Biniam Misghina
Aberdeen,Maryland
Summary
Experienced PCI DSS Security Consultant with a proven track record in implementing, managing, and assessing Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance. Practical expertise in fortifying payment card data handling. Dedicated to enhancing information security practices within organizations. Focused on delivering tangible business value through the optimization of cybersecurity measures and ensuring robust protection of sensitive data assets.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCI DSS Security Consultant
Baxter Clewis
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Conducted PCI DSS compliance assessments for multiple clients including a Fortune 500 company, assisted in defining and implementing security policies, led security reviews and risk assessments, collaborated with teams to enhance security measures, and ensured compliance with PCI DSS requirements.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Anbesa Tech
10.2020 - 01.2024
- Conducted security assessments and vulnerability scans, enhanced network defenses, implemented security incident response procedures, and ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards.
Education
Cybersecurity Foundations: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) -
LinkedIn Learning
04.2024
SOC 2 Compliance Essential Training -
LinkedIn Learning
04.2024
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology -
University Of Maryland Global Campus
05.2023
Associate's Degree in Cyber Security and Information Assurance -
Harford Community College
05.2020
Certificate in Cyber Defense -
Harford Community College
05.2019
Skills
- Network Protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, FTP, SMTP/POP3/IMAP, SNMP, SSH, DHCP, ICMP)
- PCI DSS
- Vulnerability Assessment and Remediation
- Communication
- Security Risk Management
- Security Incident Response
- Vulnerability Management
- Network Security
- Compliance and Regulation
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Compliance Management
- Team Collaboration and Project Management
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Security Awareness Training
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Security Information and Event Management
- Threat detection
- Application security
- Intrusion Detection
- Encryption Technologies
- Cybersecurity Expertise
- Threat Management
- Risk Management
- Cybersecurity
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Risk Assessment
- Analytical Thinking
Certification
CompTIA Security+ (Security Plus Certification), 05/13/24
Additional Information
Compliance Courses Application Security Courses Web Application Scanning:
.
VMDR Learning Path
VMDR:
Cybersecurity Asset Management:
Cloud Agent:
Scanning Strategies and Best Practices:
Reporting Strategies and Best Practices:
Patch Management:
Policy Compliance:
PCI Compliance:
File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)
Timeline
PCI DSS Security Consultant
Baxter Clewis
06.2023 - 02.2024
Cybersecurity Analyst
Anbesa Tech
10.2020 - 01.2024
Cybersecurity Foundations: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) -
LinkedIn Learning
SOC 2 Compliance Essential Training -
LinkedIn Learning
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology -
University Of Maryland Global Campus
Associate's Degree in Cyber Security and Information Assurance -
Harford Community College
Certificate in Cyber Defense -
Harford Community College
CompTIA Security+ (Security Plus Certification), 05/13/24
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