Emmanuel Chiwah
IT Consultant(Cybersecurity)
Forney,TX
Summary
Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Versed in robust network defense strategies. IT professional with 4 years of experience developing and implementing security solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst
Insight Global/FedEx
02.2020 - Current
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Authored security incident reports, highlighting breaches, vulnerabilities and remedial measures.
- Created cybersecurity best practice communications to educate staff against known threats and potential vectors of attack.
- Developed and maintained incident response protocols to mitigate damage and liability during security breaches.
- Directed in-house cyber security auditing program to detect flaws and weaknesses.
- Managed relationships with third-party intrusion detection system providers.
- Maintained company-wide compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with third-party payment card industry (PCI) compliance partners.
- Investigated and resolved incidents of unauthorized access to sensitive information.
- Analyzed network traffic and system logs to detect malicious activities.
- Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
- Administered and monitored firewalls, intrusion detection systems and anti-virus software to detect risks.
- Worked with other teams to enforce security of applications and systems.
- Educated and trained users on information security policies and procedures.
- Executed penetration testing to identify security weaknesses and develop disaster recovery plans.
- Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction, or disclosure.
- Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
Compliance Analyst
Cognizant/Ford Motor Private Limited
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Reviewed audit and monitoring reports related to consumer and client activities.
- Prepared documentation and records for upcoming audits and inspections.
- Stayed current with latest changes to applicable regulatory standards and company procedures.
- Assisted investigation and risk management teams with fraud investigations and risk identification.
- Updated company software spreadsheets with latest data to enhance strategic planning.
- Developed improvement and corrective action plans to bring operations in line with requirements.
- Helped create training programs to handle system-wide issues and maintain compliance.
- Supported and trained customers on compliance-related issues.
- Enforced compliance with complex state and federal laws, rules and regulations for industry.
- Communicated materials documentation deficiencies to project engineer, project staff and design-builder.
- Documented noncompliance activities and communicated with design-builder on remediation.
- Documented daily inspection activities by taking photos and filling out inspection reports.
- Identified gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates.
- Developed and implemented corrective action plans for non-compliance issues.
- Conducted periodic compliance audits and reviews to identify areas of improvement.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
- Collected detailed notes on investigations and other communication to adhere to legal requirements and enhance recordkeeping.
- Assisted with development of compliance objectives and strategies.
- Developed risk assessment models to identify potential compliance risks.
- Advised clients on compliance fraud and investigations, as well as potential remedies and required actions.
- Warned violators of infractions or penalties.
- Kept informed regarding pending industry changes, trends or best practices.
- Investigated locations to confirm license data, conducted background checked and assessed premises for compliance with licensing requirements.
Education
Security+
CompTIA
Online09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Buea University
Buea Cameroon12.2000
Professional Scrum Master
Scrum.org
OnlineAgile Framework
SAFe
OnlineAgile Coach
IIRAMS
OnlineSkills
- Software Deployment
- Intrusion Test Oversight
- Incident Response Management
- IDS Integration
- DDoS Prevention
- Qualys Cloud Platform
- Symantec Endpoint Protection
- Wireshark Software
- Data Security
- Telecommunications Systems
- Microsoft Hyper-V Server
- Developing Security Plans
- Infrastructure Assessment
- Erecting Firewalls
- Regulatory Compliance
- Best Practices Implementation
- Resource Allocation
- Javascript
- Information Auditing
- Microsoft ASPNET
- Deductive Reasoning Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Risk Mitigation
- NodeJs
Accomplishments
- Educated management on how to minimize risk of cybersecurity attacks.
- Performed comprehensive investigations of security breaches and implemented appropriate solutions.
- Created daily database reports to identify and mediate potential vulnerabilities.
- Updated security manuals to prevent security threats such as [Example] and [Example].
- Trained end users on proper security protocol to minimize cybersecurity attacks.
- Developed and implemented security procedures to achieve [Result].
- Made recommendations to management on new security software to improve [System or process].
- Implemented system recovery procedures to minimize loss of [Data or information] in the event of attack.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Certification
- Certified SAFe
- Agile Frameworks
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst
Insight Global/FedEx
02.2020 - Current
Compliance Analyst
Cognizant/Ford Motor Private Limited
01.2018 - 12.2019
Security+
CompTIA
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Buea University
Professional Scrum Master
Scrum.org
Agile Framework
SAFe
Agile Coach
IIRAMS
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