Brian Kimani
Federal Way,WA
Summary
I have developed critical cybersecurity skills in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, with a focus on threat detection and risk mitigation. I look forward to transitioning into a new field to leverage expertise in analyzing security vulnerabilities and implementing safeguards. I am Committed to applying analytical and problem-solving abilities to protect and enhance organizational information security.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst
Eco Software LLC
06.2022 - 01.2026
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Performed regular reviews of user access rights, minimizing the risk posed by insider threats or compromised accounts.
- Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security measures into the development and deployment of new applications.
- Reduced risk of cyber attacks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Improved incident response times by developing and maintaining cybersecurity playbooks for common attack scenarios.
- Analyzed security incidents post-resolution, identifying areas for improvement in both technical controls and incident response processes.
- Customized and managed security information and event management (SIEM) systems for real-time threat detection and analysis.
- Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
- Guided IT teams in secure configuration of hardware and software, minimizing vulnerabilities and compliance issues.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to ensure integration of security best practices in all IT projects.
Education
Certificate - Google Data Analytics
Google
Online03-2023
Bachelor of Science - Network Administration And Cybersecurity
University of Fairfax
Salem, VIRGINIA12-2022
Skills
- Vulnerability assessment
- Data encryption
- Network security
- Penetration testing
- Cryptanalysis
- SIEM tools
- Reverse engineering
- Python
- JavaScript
- Virtualization security
- Two-factor authentication
- Attention to detail
- System hardening
- DDoS prevention
- Incident response
- Risk assessment
- Phishing detection
- Problem-solving
- Log analysis
- Identity management
- Web application security
- Mobile security
- Digital forensics
- Biometric security
Certification
Google DATA ANALYTICS https://coursera.org/share/4b84b8b570fdcd076784c029ed5e5e34
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst
Eco Software LLC
06.2022 - 01.2026
Certificate - Google Data Analytics
Google
Bachelor of Science - Network Administration And Cybersecurity
University of Fairfax