Collins Ekome Ebah
Hugo,MN
Summary
LinkedIn: collins-ekome-ebah-928573330/
https://github.com/collinsEE/
SUMMARY
Highly skilled cybersecurity specialist with 3+ years of experience in protecting information systems and networks. Proficient in threat analysis, vulnerability management, and incident response. Successfully reduced security incidents by 30% through proactive threat monitoring and risk mitigation strategies. Identified and remediated critical vulnerabilities in the company's network infrastructure, reducing potential risks by 40%.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Security Specialist
Community Living Options, Inc
Zimmerman, MN
03.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on corporate networks and systems Implemented and maintained security policies, standards, and procedures to safeguard information assets Monitored network traffic and security alerts using SIEM tools to identify and mitigate potential threats
- Collaborated with IT team to implement timely security patches, resulting in a 25% improvement in system security
- Promoted a culture of security consciousness to reduce human-related security risks by conducting security awareness training sessions for over 80+ enterprise branch managers.
Education
Network Engineer - Cybersecurity Accelerator
NGT Academy
07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Analytical Chemistry
Buea University
12.2010
Accomplishments
- HOME LAB SETUP AND SECURITY | Self-Initiated Project
- Designed and configured a home lab using virtualization technologies (VirtualBox, VMWare), gaining practical hands-on experience
- Deployed and secured various operating systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS) and services (web servers, database servers, Active Directory), enhancing technical skills
- Conducted vulnerability assessments with tools like Nmap, Nessus, and OpenVas, identifying and mitigating security risks
- Documented all configurations and security measures, creating a comprehensive guide to setting up and securing a home lab
- Gained experience with network configurations, firewall settings (ACLs), and IDS/IPS
- STRENGTHS
- Threat Detection
- Successfully identified and mitigated over 600 potential security threats in the past year, ensuring robust system security
- Risk Management
- Implemented risk assessment strategies that reduced system vulnerabilities by 40% in the previous quarter
- Team Collaboration
- Part of a seven-man team of analysts in a project that improved overall system security, achieving a 98% success rate in threat detection.
Certification
- Certified Cisco Network Associate (CCNA)2x
- ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CCSM )
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- SQL/Oracle Database Administration 11g TECHNICAL SKILLS Threat Detection. Risk Management. Continuous Monitoring. System Resilience. Security Compliance. Penetration Testing. Firewall Configuration/Management. Intrusion Detection Systems. Encryption Techniques. Automation (https://github.com/ekomebah?lab=repositories)
Timeline
Network Security Specialist
Community Living Options, Inc
03.2022 - Current
Network Engineer - Cybersecurity Accelerator
NGT Academy
Bachelor of Science - Analytical Chemistry
Buea University
- Certified Cisco Network Associate (CCNA)2x
- ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CCSM )
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- SQL/Oracle Database Administration 11g TECHNICAL SKILLS Threat Detection. Risk Management. Continuous Monitoring. System Resilience. Security Compliance. Penetration Testing. Firewall Configuration/Management. Intrusion Detection Systems. Encryption Techniques. Automation (https://github.com/ekomebah?lab=repositories)
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