PRAISE ATTAH

- Monitored and analyzed security events and incidents.
- Worked on the implementation and maintenance of security measures and controls.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Helped develop and update security policies and procedures.
- Participated in security awareness training and education programs.
- Collaborated with the IT team to ensure secure system configurations.
- Assisted with the development of business continuity plans and impact assessments.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.