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Saleh Abdu

Dallas,Texas

Summary

Trusted Cyber Security Engineer with over 7 years protecting companies against both internal and external threats. Talented at preemptively detecting unidentified threat vectors and applying preventive measures to mitigate security flaws. Employs technological solutions and personnel training to harden both people and machines against malicious actors.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cybersecurity Risk

Deloitte
01.2020 - Current
  • Performs user provisioning, de-provisioning reviews and aligning with Active Directory
  • Authored security incident reports, highlighting breaches, vulnerabilities and remedial measures.
  • Performing quarterly access certifications to ensure compliance with SOX and other regulations
  • Run access Certification and Access Review campaigns
  • RBAC(Role Based Access Control) – detected role logic implementation
  • Created cybersecurity best practice communications to educate staff against known threats and potential vectors of attack.
  • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
  • Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
  • Collaborated with third-party payment card industry (PCI) compliance partners.
  • Maintained company-wide compliance with industry standards and regulations (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, HITRUST).

Cybersecurity Consultant

USAA (Contractor)
07.2019 - 12.2019
  • Performed risk and vulnerability assessments and provided results and recommendations to senior management.
  • Created cybersecurity best practice communications to educate staff against known threats and potential vectors of attack.
  • Developed, implemented and documented security programs and policies and monitored compliance across departments.
  • Performed and reviewed technical security assessments of [Software] and [Software] to identify points of vulnerability and non-compliance with established information security standards and recommend mitigation strategies.

Cybersecurity Specialist

Fifth Third Bank
01.2017 - 06.2019
  • Designed Custom tasks, Custom Reports to cater client needs in
  • Implementing password reset management for client
  • Implementing End user Access Request
  • Developing workflows and Application Connectors
  • Developed Correlation Rule as part of one of client requirements
  • Developed custom reports with client specific requirements to attain their Revocation and Audit Reports
  • Created cybersecurity best practice communications to educate staff against known threats and potential vectors of attack.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Data Management concentration

Southern New Hampshire University
New Hampshire, NH
05.2015

Skills

  • Technical Skills Scripting Languages: JavaScript, PHP, Python
  • Application Servers: Tomcat, Web sphere, Web logic
  • Network Architecture and Design
  • Kali Linux/Tenable Nessus
  • Malware Analysis/Vulnerability Analysis
  • Compliance Risk Management / Vendor Contracts
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework/ PCI Compliance
  • Scanning Tools - Qualys's, Tenable
  • Monitoring Tools, Identifying Risks

Certification

  • CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor

Timeline

Cybersecurity Risk

Deloitte
01.2020 - Current

Cybersecurity Consultant

USAA (Contractor)
07.2019 - 12.2019

Cybersecurity Specialist

Fifth Third Bank
01.2017 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Data Management concentration

Southern New Hampshire University
Saleh Abdu