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Michael Asuquo

Forney,TX

Summary

Information security professional with over six years of related and progressive experience in the security industry. Demonstrated skill in identifying business risks and compliance issues and designing proactive solutions. Proficient in documents and policy writing with a background in designing and implementing layered network security approaches. Hands-on experience in third-party risk management, risk assessment, and technical problem-solving. Experienced in various compliances and regulations, as well as FEDRAMP processes. Conceptual thinker with the ability to work independently and as a team member to successfully achieve project goals and objectives. Proficient in Cloud security, identity, and access management, monitoring and event management, governance and compliance.


PROFESSIONAL SKILL________________________________________________________ Demonstrated leadership skills when confronted with difficult situations exhibiting the ability to keep the team focused and motivated. Thorough attention to detail, excellent organizational, time management, project management, and multi-tasking skills. Demonstrates ability to detect patterns and conditions through observing processes effectively. Strong aptitude for IT Security and strong understanding of applied security concepts and best practices. Supporting IT process/task owners to remediate gaps to ensure the respective IT controls operate effectively going forward. Communication, documentation, and presentation skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

GRC Analyst

Cart.Com
03.2021 - Current

anage and update company Policies, Procedures and Controls implementation to ensure Laws and Regulation are respected.

  • Work in collaboration with Stakeholders to create new Policies that meet Company requirements.
  • Create monitor and submit policies exceptions for closure for activities that occurred and are against Company 's procedures.
  • Assist in internal and external Audits activities, by acting as a Liaison, preparing meetings, gathering documentation and evidences and assisting during controls review.
  • Work on findings identified by Auditors in Audits reports such as SOC1, 2 .
  • Partake in Company Business continuity and running Tabletop exercises for IRP, CP and DR plan.
  • Conduct Cyber-training programs for new and existing employees, and conducting campaigns such as Phishing on a quarterly basic.
  • Prepare Company for yearly ISO 27001 Compliance Certification
  • Provide monthly reporting to Upper Management in regards to environment cyber posture.
  • Develop corrective action plans for vulnerabilities identified, and work with SMEs to develop remediation plans.

Third Party Risk Analyst

Zions Bancorporation
01.2019 - 04.2021
  • Provided oversight and reporting of third party by utilizing data and facts during evaluation process to satisfy regulatory
    Utilize vendor management system to document risk ratings on all vendors
  • Assessed inherent risk on vendors during Relationship review to ensure proper tier of Vendors
  • Collaborated with vendor's relationship owner to ensure information are corrected and valid in GRC Archer.
  • Conducted performance management with Business Unit to prevent services disruption or interruption
  • Conducted Security Assessment of all engaged Vendors by sending SIGs questionnaires to third Parties with security documentation request.
  • Stratified third parties based on risk to organization and
    performed SaaS assessments for all software vendors.
  • Actively managed all assessment deadlines by coordinating execution with both external third party and internal business partners.
  • Coordinated with external vendors to enhance and operate third party risk management program.
  • Responded to assessment and audit requests from clients.
  • Coordinated and managed internal and external assessment requests.
  • Reviewed information security requirements for both new and existing contractual agreements with outside parties
  • Reviewed contractual agreements with new, current, and prospective clients.
  • Updated and reviewed Information Security policies and procedures
    Review and enhance Technology and Security systems, processes, and tools to identify, track, and reduce risk within firm.
  • Prepared Reports and documentation process.
  • Reviewed controls population in SOC 2 type 2 and ensure CUECs are
    implemented.
  • Uncovered risks and document controls in line with our risk appetite
  • Documented findings and recommend risk mitigation plans for risks and controls.
  • Managed timely completion of information requests for third party
    products/services.
  • Led or contribute to strategic projects to enhance overall effectiveness of program.

Cybersecurity Analyst

Conocophillips
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Designed company-wide policies to bring operations in line with Center for Internet Security (CIS) standards.
  • Developed and maintained incident response protocols to mitigate damage and liability during security breaches.
  • Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
  • Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.
  • Supported various systems on-prem and Cloud using NIST 800-37 and FEDRAMP compliance.
  • Created A&A documentation such as SSP, SORN, PTA FIPS 199 as part of Risk Management Framework.
  • Developed POA&Ms and ensure Milestones are met.
  • Conducted Categorization, Control Selection and Implementation prior to Assessment.
  • Prepared systems for Assessment and Authorization process.
  • Conducted continuous monitoring and ensure that change, configuration, risk and vulnerability management using NIST 800-137 as guide.
  • Scheduled, ran and collected scans results and ensured that POA&Ms are created.
  • Created and updated Systems wide Policies and Procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BTech Biomedical Science

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
South Africa

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

UNIVERSITY OF BUEA
Cameroon

Skills

  • IT SKILLS____________________________________________________________________
  • Microsoft office 365
  • Attention to detail
  • Designing security controls
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Teamwork
  • Vendor Risk/ Third-Party Security Risk Management
  • ISO 27001 / PCI DSS / HIPAA/CCPA /GDPR / NIST /FISMA /FIPS /HITRUST
  • FEDRAMP COMPLIANCE
  • Scout tool/ Zen GRC/ Know before/ Bit-sight/ Archer
  • Good listening skills
  • Time management
  • Multitasker
  • Project completion
  • Analytical skills
  • POA&M] Plan of Action and Milestones
  • NIST 800-37, NIST 800-60, FIPS 199, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-53A, NIST 800-18, NIST 800 30r1, NIST 800-139, NIST 800-137
  • Policy and Control Analysis

Timeline

GRC Analyst

Cart.Com
03.2021 - Current

Third Party Risk Analyst

Zions Bancorporation
01.2019 - 04.2021

Cybersecurity Analyst

Conocophillips
01.2017 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - BTech Biomedical Science

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

UNIVERSITY OF BUEA
Michael Asuquo