Niyi Ayinde
Brooklyn Park,MN
Summary
Results-driven Information Security Risk Analyst with proven skills in information security risk management programs. Skilled in training team members to proactively identify and highlight potential risks. Dedicated to long-term risk management by building strong internal protocols and instilling a culture of responsibility and attentiveness. Expertise lies in effectively managing information security risks, ensuring the protection of sensitive data, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations. Track record of success in enhancing organizational security and mitigating potential threats through strategic risk analysis and implementation of robust security measures.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Risk Analyst
Bremer Bank
03.2023 - Current
- Serve as a subject matter expert on information security policies and guidelines, ensuring that employees understand and adheres to security procedures.
- Lead annual security reviews (NIST CSF, Authentication Risk Assessment, PCI-DSS) for in-scope applications and entity-level controls, assessing the maturity of controls and identifying residual risks.
- Manage and conduct multiple complex assessments across various IT domains, including system development, Identity and Access Management (IAM), vulnerability management, change management, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
- Additionally, oversee remediation efforts following security assessment for over 100 findings within Archer GRC and provide strategic guidance to business partners.
- Utilize security expertise to mitigate risk while enabling the secure achievement of business objectives.
- Responsible for managing security controls, and supporting Governance, Risk, and Compliance program, delivering proactive consulting to cross-functional teams on topics such as Infrastructure Security, Data Management, Network Architecture, and Third-Party Management.
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
Cyber Security Control Testing Analyst
BMO Harris
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Test and analyze the Cybersecurity controls and associated risk within the process, risk & control framework
- Perform data gathering and create the design of control assessments for key control procedures
- Ensure the appropriate understanding of key Industry policies and standards such as NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002
- Communicate with business leaders to implement risk management programs and support the business team members to complete deliverables
- Identify trends within cybersecurity across the business enterprise
- Evaluate information, resolve problems, develop solutions, and provide recommendations based on findings.
- Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
Education
Cyber Security Bootcamp Certificate - Cybersecurity
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN06.2021
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - African-American Studies
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05.2009
Skills
- Cybersecurity
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Reporting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk mitigation strategies
Certification
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- CompTIA Security+ (In Progress)
Timeline
Information Security Risk Analyst
Bremer Bank
03.2023 - Current
Cyber Security Control Testing Analyst
BMO Harris
10.2021 - 03.2023
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- CompTIA Security+ (In Progress)
Cyber Security Bootcamp Certificate - Cybersecurity
University of Minnesota
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Hamline University
Bachelor of Arts - African-American Studies
University of Minnesota
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