Emmanuel Nyamekye
Columbus,United States
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced cybersecurity professional with a DoD-8570 baseline certification (Security+, CYSA+, CISSP) and an active Secret security clearance. Possess practical experience with cyber analysis tools and a general understanding of intrusion detection and incident response. skilled in TCP/IP, networking protocols, and network traffic analysis. experienced in computer network defense and malware analysis. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to create technical reports. Cybersecurity expert skilled in online security research, planning, execution, and maintenance. skilled at training internal users on security procedures and preventive measures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Analyst
KDCONE
Columbus, OH
03.2019 - Current
- Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
- Monitored computer virus reports determining when to update virus protection systems.
- Monitored the use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
- Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
- Network Assurance Cybersecurity Analyst
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Performed cyber threat intelligence analysis and correlated actionable security events
- Conducted network traffic analysis using raw packet data, net flow, IDS, IPS, and custom sensor output
- Participated in incident response efforts and coordinated resources
- Analyzed high volumes of logs, network data, and other artifacts in support of incident investigations
- Engineered, maintained and repaired security systems and programmable logic controls.
Soldier
US Army
Columbus, OH
01.2020 - Current
- Led a team of 12 soldiers in various missions, including reconnaissance and combat operations.
- Maintained and managed all communications equipment, ensuring sensitive information's secure and efficient transmission.
- Trained soldiers in cyber defense tactics, including network defense and incident response procedures.
- Conducted network security assessments and implemented security measures to protect against cyber attacks.
- Collaborated with other military branches and government agencies to coordinate and execute joint cyber security operations.
Education
Associate's Degree - AAS Cybersecurity
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, Ohio05.2024
Skills
- Active Secret security clearance
- Practical experience with cyber analysis tools
- Knowledge of TCP/IP, networking protocols, and network traffic analysis
- Experience with computer network defense (Protect, Detect, Respond, and Sustain)
- Understanding of intrusion detection and incident response
- Knowledge of encryption methods and encoding of data
- Experience with malware analysis concepts and methods
- Unix/Linux command line experience
- Scripting and programming experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, consistently receiving high praise from superiors
- Contributed to the success of multiple critical missions, resulting in the capture of high-value targets and the disruption of multiple threats to national security
- Implemented innovative security measures, leading to a 50% decrease in successful cyber attacks on the network
- Cybersecurity
Affiliations
ISC
Certification
- Security+
- Certified Cybersecurity Analyst (CYSA+)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Timeline
Soldier
US Army
01.2020 - Current
Information Security Analyst
KDCONE
03.2019 - Current
Associate's Degree - AAS Cybersecurity
Columbus State Community College