Cybersecurity Analyst Incident Response

Ayo Funmi Akilo

**********@*****.***

Lagos Nigeria

[LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayo-akilo-aa889224/]

Dedicated and highly skilled Cybersecurity Analyst with a strong background in automating cybersecurity tasks, Linux and SQL expertise, and a solid foundation in various cybersecurity domains. Seeking opportunities to leverage my skills and knowledge to enhance an organization's security posture.

Education:

- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Relation and Personnel Management

Lagos State University.

Certifications:

- Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

[2023]

BCG Strategy Consulting Virtual Experience Program on Forage

Conducted market research, consumer needs analysis and data analysis to create a client recommendation.

Skills:

- Developed Python scripts to automate routine cybersecurity tasks, improving operational efficiency.

Social Engineering Investigation and Digital Investigation with wireshark.

- Created custom scripts for log analysis, incident response, and vulnerability scanning.

- Proficient in Linux system administration, including user access control, server configuration, and shell scripting.

- Experienced in SQL database management and querying, with expertise in PostgreSQL.

- Implemented and manage intrusion detection systems (IDS) to oversee network traffic and detect suspicious activities.

- Developed incident response plans and automated response actions for rapid threat mitigation.

- Acquired a solid understanding of foundational cybersecurity concepts, including threat modeling, risk assessment, and security awareness.

- Assessed security risks by conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

- Implemented recommendations for risk mitigation and developed security policies and procedures.

- Designed and implemented network security measures, including firewalls, access controls, and VPNs, to safeguard critical assets.

- Monitored network traffic for anomalies and conducted security audits to ensure compliance.

- Identified and documented assets and their associated vulnerabilities within the organization.

- Analyzed threat intelligence to proactively mitigate potential security threats.

Experience:

- Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

GabbysData, Lagos, Nigeria

Jan 2021 -till date

https://gabbysdata.com

- Facilitatedin the development of Python scripts for automating security tasks.

- Conducted vulnerability assessments and generated reports with recommended remediation actions.

- Collaborated with the incident response team to investigate and respond to security incidents.

- IT Support Specialist

GabbysData, Lagos, Nigeria

June 2020 -Dec 2020

https://gabbysdata.com

- Influenced technical support for Linux-based systems and resolved system-related issues.

- Co-ordinated in SQL database maintenance and data retrieval for reporting purposes.

- (Additional relevant experience can be included here)

Projects:

- Developed a Python-based security automation tool to streamline the analysis of log data and generate alerts for potential security threats.

- Created a web scraping script to aggregate and analyze job postings in the cybersecurity field, facilitating job search and application processes.

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