Temitayo Olowe
Greater Houston,Texas
Summary
Personable and analytical professional with keen interest in cybersecurity. Possesses fundamental knowledge in threat detection and incident response, along with skills in network monitoring and security information event management (SIEM). Committed to leveraging these abilities to safeguard organizational assets and ensure data integrity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SOC Analyst
Vaco
11.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of all SOC activities, facilitating knowledge sharing across the organization.
- Collaborated with IT teams to implement effective security measures, safeguarding critical data and systems.
- Enhanced network security by monitoring systems for potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Reduced false alarms by fine-tuning intrusion detection system configurations based on historical analysis of incidents.
- Improved incident management workflows through streamlined communication between SOC Analysts, IT departments, and other relevant parties.
- Streamlined incident response processes for quicker threat detection and remediation.
- Identified root causes of security breaches through thorough investigation and analysis of log data.
- Conducted comprehensive security assessments to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Implemented automated tools for continuous monitoring of system logs, reducing manual efforts by the team.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of security breaches to determine their root causes and prevent future incidents.
- Monitored real-time security alerts to identify potential threats, significantly reducing incident response times.
- Collaborated with IT department to ensure seamless application of security policies across all technology platforms.
Information Security Analyst
Uverus
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Performed regular reviews of user access rights, minimizing the risk posed by insider threats or compromised accounts.
- Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security measures into the development and deployment of new applications.
- Reduced risk of cyber attacks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Improved incident response times by developing and maintaining cybersecurity playbooks for common attack scenarios.
- Enhanced network security by implementing advanced threat detection and prevention systems.
- Analyzed network traffic and system logs to detect malicious activities.
- Administered and monitored firewalls, intrusion detection systems and anti-virus software to detect risks.
- Assessed vendor security during procurement processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry best practices.
- Optimized resource allocation by prioritizing identified risks based on their potential impact on business operations.
- Managed relationships with third-party vendors to ensure timely delivery of essential security products and services.
- Supported legal teams in investigations involving cybercrime or data breaches, providing crucial technical expertise.
- Boosted cybersecurity awareness among employees through effective training sessions and workshops.
- Collaborated with IT teams to ensure seamless integration of security measures into existing infrastructure.
- Strengthened network security by conducting regular risk assessments and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Joinda LLC
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Performed regular reviews of user access rights, minimizing the risk posed by insider threats or compromised accounts.
- Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security measures into the development and deployment of new applications.
- Reduced risk of cyber attacks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Led cybersecurity awareness training sessions, increasing staff vigilance against phishing and social engineering attacks.
- Enhanced network security by implementing robust intrusion detection systems and conducting regular vulnerability assessments.
- Conducted comprehensive security audits for identifying potential vulnerabilities, leading to strengthened defense mechanisms.
- Conducted regular security risk assessments, enabling proactive identification and mitigation of potential threats.
- Customized and managed security information and event management (SIEM) systems for real-time threat detection and analysis.
- Developed and enforced stringent cybersecurity policies, significantly reducing risk of data breaches.
- Reduced false positive alerts in security monitoring systems by fine-tuning detection parameters, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Leveraged cutting-edge cybersecurity tools and technologies for continuous monitoring and protection of IT infrastructure.
- Enhanced data integrity and availability by designing and implementing comprehensive backup and disaster recovery plans.
- Enhanced network security by implementing advanced threat detection and prevention systems.
- Improved incident response times by developing and maintaining cybersecurity playbooks for common attack scenarios.
- Analyzed security incidents post-resolution, identifying areas for improvement in both technical controls and incident response processes.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Optimized security monitoring processes by implementing automated tools for real-time threat detection and analysis.
Cybersecurity Analyst
PayIt Networks
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Performed regular reviews of user access rights, minimizing the risk posed by insider threats or compromised accounts.
- Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security measures into the development and deployment of new applications.
- Reduced risk of cyber attacks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Optimized security monitoring processes by implementing automated tools for real-time threat detection and analysis.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by performing comprehensive audits on existing security policies and procedures.
- Reduced false positive alerts in security monitoring systems by fine-tuning detection parameters, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Customized and managed security information and event management (SIEM) systems for real-time threat detection and analysis.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to ensure integration of security best practices in all IT projects.
- Streamlined user access controls, minimizing risk of unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of The People
Pasadena, CA04-2026
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
Osun State College of Technology
Osun State, Nigeria09-2005
Skills
- SIEM management
- Vulnerability assessment
- Risk assessment
- Incident response
- Data security
- Social engineering
- Wireshark usage
- Security policies
- Access control
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ - CompTIA.
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) - Palo Alto Networks.
Timeline
SOC Analyst
Vaco
11.2022 - Current
Information Security Analyst
Uverus
03.2020 - 10.2022
Cybersecurity Analyst
Joinda LLC
12.2018 - 02.2020
Cybersecurity Analyst
PayIt Networks
11.2018 - 02.2020
- CompTIA Security+ - CompTIA.
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) - Palo Alto Networks.
MBA - Business Administration
University of The People
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
Osun State College of Technology
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