Praise Attah
Summary
Cybersecurity Engineer.
A hands-on Cybersecurity Engineer with experience in penetration testing, network security, and threat analysis. I specialize in identifying security gaps and putting measures in place to protect digital systems from potential threats. With a strong technical background and a collaborative mindset, I thrive in dynamic environments where I can help strengthen cybersecurity defenses.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Analyst Assistant Intern
Norak Technologies
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Contributed to investigating security incidents by analyzing log files, network traffic, and endpoint activities.
- Performed weekly vulnerability scans using Nessus and OpenVAS, identifying and mitigating security risks across over 33 corporate endpoints.
- Worked with the IT team to implement security best practices, reducing incident response time by 40%.
- I worked on configuring firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security tools to enhance system defenses.
- Developed a standardized security alert triage process, increasing efficiency in identifying critical threats.
- Researched emerging cyber threats and provided weekly threat intelligence reports, leading to proactive mitigation measures.
Cybersecurity Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked on real-time monitoring of network traffic using Splunk, detecting and responding to over 6 potential security incidents per week
- Contributed and worked with the team in penetration testing exercises, identifying 15 exploitable vulnerabilities in internal systems using Metasploit and Nessus
- Monitored and studied recurrent phishing email patterns using Python-based machine learning models, contributing to a 13% reduction in phishing-related incidents
- Created detailed security incident reports and remediation steps
- Developed automated security scripts in Python, reducing unauthorized access attempts
- Participated in cybersecurity tabletop exercises, strengthening team response to real scenarios
Lagos State Primary School Data Protection Project
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted risk assessments on school databases across 10+ institutions, identifying potential data breaches and vulnerabilities
- Assisted in implementing data encryption and access control measures, ensuring compliance with Nigerian Data Protection Regulations
- Led cybersecurity awareness training for over 50 school staff members, covering phishing prevention and password security best practices
- Developed a secure data storage framework, reducing unauthorized access risks
- Monitored network activity for unusual login attempts and data breaches, ensuring rapid response to security incidents
- Created cybersecurity awareness materials, improving compliance among staff
Education
Cybersecurity And Public Policy
Tufts University
12-2026
Skills
- Penetration Testing
- Threat Analysis
- Incident Response
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Risk Management
- Firewalls
- IDS
- VPNs
- IDS/IPS configuration
- Python
- Assembly
- OpenVAS
- PowerShell
- Metasploit
- Nessus
- Splunk
Technical Skills
Penetration Testing, Threat Analysis, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Management, Firewalls, IDS, VPNs, IDS/IPS configuration, Python, Assembly, Bash, PowerShell, Metasploit, Nessus, Splunk
Certifications Training
- Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
- ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
- Python Programming Fundamentals, Duke University
Leadership Experience
Student Representative, Computer Science Department Student Council, School of Engineering, Tufts University
Coursework
- Assembly Language
- Python
- Network Security
- Ethical Hacking
- Cryptography
- Cloud Security
- Incident Response
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
InternshipWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home option401k matchTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid time offTimeline
Security Analyst Assistant Intern
Norak Technologies
05.2024 - 12.2024
Cybersecurity Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
09.2023 - 04.2024
Lagos State Primary School Data Protection Project
02.2023 - 07.2023
Cybersecurity And Public Policy
Tufts University
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