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Jacob Obeng Akese

Jacob Obeng Akese

Cybersecurity Analyst
Columbia,5759 Yellowrose ct- 21045, MD

Summary

Drawing upon my extensive experience as an Information Security Specialist and my dynamic background in cybersecurity, I have developed a highly focused approach to incident response and vulnerability management. As an IR Analyst, I assume full responsibility for safeguarding my client organization's digital assets with the utmost care, ensuring the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of their systems and data through emergency incident response activities. I take great pride in delivering topnotch cybersecurity services and alway

Work History

Cybersecurity Analyst (Incidence Response)

Costco warehouse
08.2018 - Current
  • Participated in risk assessment exercises designed to identify areas of vulnerability within the organization's IT infrastructure.
  • Configured systems with encryption software to secure sensitive data against unauthorized access.
  • Implemented security measures to reduce threats and damage related to cyber attacks.
  • Administered and monitored firewalls, intrusion detection systems and anti-virus software to detect risks.
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Worked with other teams to enforce security of applications and systems.
  • Investigated and resolved incidents of unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Incident Response Analyst

Voyage Consulting LLC (Contract)
08.2018 - 07.2020
  • Maintained an inventory of all hardware assets within the organization.
  • Troubleshot network issues and provided technical support to users.
  • Installed and configured new hardware, software and peripherals.
  • Configured routers, switches and firewalls for secure access to internal networks.
  • Created backup plans to ensure data integrity in case of disaster recovery scenarios.

Systems Security Analyst

Prudential Bank
Kumasi, Ghana
11.2010 - 11.2014

. Assists with managing Core banking data; keep informed of all system updates etc.
. Monitor daily production of assigned applications and track issues requiring support
. Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data

  • Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
  • Configured and tested Windows Server operating systems with roles features.
  • Conducted routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment.
  • Implemented corrective plans of action for network availability and latency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity

American University
Washington, DC
11.2021 - Current

Diploma - Computer Networking

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi-Ghana
05.2008 - 08.2010

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineering (MCSE)

College of Technology (IPMC)
Kumasi- Ghana

Skills

  • Cybersecurity-engineering
  • vulnerability-management
  • cybersecurity Analytics
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Incident Response Management
  • Threat intelligence
  • Cybersecurity Architecture
  • System/Network Configuration
  • Router And Switching/Wireless Technology

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Quote

I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity.
Oprah Winfrey

Certification

  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA CYSA+
  • CompTIA security Analytics Professional - Stackable

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity

American University
11.2021 - Current

Cybersecurity Analyst (Incidence Response)

Costco warehouse
08.2018 - Current

Incident Response Analyst

Voyage Consulting LLC (Contract)
08.2018 - 07.2020

Systems Security Analyst

Prudential Bank
11.2010 - 11.2014

Diploma - Computer Networking

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
05.2008 - 08.2010

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineering (MCSE)

College of Technology (IPMC)
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