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Nerus Ezeah

Pearland,Tx

Summary

Watchful professional offering comprehensive, hands-on experience identifying, investigating and responding to information security alerts. Expertise in searching through data-sets to detect threats and anomalies and administering metrics to maintain security processes and controls. Focused on helping businesses safeguard sensitive data from hackers and cyber-criminals.

Overview

4
4
year of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Compliance Analyst

Union Bank
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Reviewed audit and monitoring reports related to consumer and client activities.
  • Prepared documentation and records for upcoming audits and inspections.
  • Assisted investigation and risk management teams with fraud investigations and risk identification.
  • Stayed current with latest changes to applicable regulatory standards and company procedures.
  • Developed and implemented corrective action plans for non-compliance issues.
  • Identified gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates.
  • Developed risk assessment models to identify potential compliance risks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Institute of Management And Technology
Enugu, Nigeria
11.2009

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Ecole Superieure De management University

Master of Science - Cybersecurity Engineering

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
07.2024

Skills

  • Knowledge of security concepts and principles, including risk management, threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and security controls
  • Understanding of penetration testing methodologies and tools (eg Metasploit, Burp Suite)
  • Proficiency in networking protocols, firewall technologies, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and security information and event management (SIEM) solutions
  • Experience in using network security tools such as Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, and Nessus
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, and C
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Knowledge of various security frameworks and standards (eg, NIST, ISO 27001)

Accomplishments

  • Certifications:
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Project management professional (PMP)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): Inview

Affiliations

Member, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Member, Project Management Institute (PMI)

Certification

  • CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor
  • PMP - Project Management Professional

Timeline

Compliance Analyst

Union Bank
03.2022 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Institute of Management And Technology

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Ecole Superieure De management University

Master of Science - Cybersecurity Engineering

University of San Diego
Nerus Ezeah