William Danso
Houston,TX
Summary
Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies. Cybersecurity Specialist with proficiency in online security research, planning, execution and maintenance. Skilled at training internal users on security procedures and preventive measures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Analyst
Fiserv
Stafford, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
- Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction or disclosure.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Information Security Analyst
Gulf States Toyota Inc.
Houston , TX
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
- Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction or disclosure.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Information Technology Manager
Ministry Of Finance
Accra, Ghana
09.2012 - 08.2018
- Guided implementation of ministry - wide enterprise security strategy for network and hardware, disaster recovery and endpoint protection.
- Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs.
- Supported budget process and TCO modeling to manage and reduce spending.
- Negotiated software support contracts to drive $ 5 million in cost savings.
- Managed and reduced IT spending to support budgeting processes and TCO modeling procedures.
- Researched and recommended innovative and automated approaches to routine tasks.
- Designed and led implementation of security strategy for network and hardware security, disaster recovery, data protection and information access across all major systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi - GhanaSkills
- Confidential Data Protection
- Protecting Networks
- Managing Security Breaches
- Monitoring Computer Viruses
- Implementing Security Programs
- New System Research
- Compliance with Security Requirements
- Designing Security Controls
- Damage Mitigation
- Preventative Maintenance
- Risk Management Evaluations
- Monitoring Tools
- Reading Comprehension
- Security Systems Knowledge
- Data Classification
- Infrastructure Change
- Recommender Systems
- Complex Cases
- Work Orders
- Risk Management Framework
- Forensic Engineering
- Computer Forensics
Certification
ComTIA Security +
Timeline
Information Security Analyst
Fiserv
07.2021 - Current
Information Security Analyst
Gulf States Toyota Inc.
11.2019 - 07.2021
Information Technology Manager
Ministry Of Finance
09.2012 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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