Elom Eklou
Omaha,NE
Summary
Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst
DDCN
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security measures into the development and deployment of new applications.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities via Tenable Nessus.
- Analyzed security incidents post-resolution, identifying areas for improvement in both technical controls and incident response processes.
- Reduced risk of cyber attacks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Draft the FIPS199, SSP, POA&M,SAP,SAR,PIA,PTA
- Work with the Assessor in the process of the initial ATO
- Follow up all the finding in order to mitigate
- Improved incident response times by developing and maintaining the Incident Response plan.
- Draft the Contingency Plan,BIA within XACTA
Security Control Assessor
Fiserv
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed gap analyses on existing security controls, identifying areas requiring improvement or additional measures.
- Enhanced security control assessments by implementing a comprehensive evaluation process.
- Supported incident response efforts by analyzing security breaches and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
- Increased organizational compliance with industry standards such as NIST and ISO, by performing regular audits and reviews.
- Make a system demo,interview to validate control during the assessment to receive initial ATO
- Perform the annual assessment during the continuous monitoring phase.
Cybersecurity Engineer
Amazon
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Work with the system team to ensure to draft the IRP.
- Make a tabletop Exercise with the Incident response Team
- Evaluated emerging security technologies, recommending appropriate tools to enhance organizational defense capabilities.
- Established secure data storage methods, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information.
- Developed and maintained company-wide endpoint security solutions.
- Maintained strict adherence to regulations such as payment card industry (PCI) data security standard.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Civil Engineering
Elatsha Institute
Togo10.2014
High School Diploma -
Lycee Technique D'Adidogome
Togo07.2011
Skills
- Incident Response
- Network Security
- Phishing Detection
- NIST SP 800 series, RMF,CSF
- Vulnerability analysis
- Cloud system (Azure and AWS)
- Good communications skill
- XACTA,CSAM,Sharepoint
- PCI DSS, ISO 27001,FISMA
Certification
Certified Information Security Manager(CISM) in Progress.
Certified Governance Risk and Compliance(CGRC) in progress
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst
DDCN
01.2023 - Current
Security Control Assessor
Fiserv
01.2023 - 03.2024
Cybersecurity Engineer
Amazon
12.2020 - 09.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Civil Engineering
Elatsha Institute
High School Diploma -
Lycee Technique D'Adidogome
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