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Sule Karmel

Sule Karmel

Koforidua

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Cybersecurity Specialist

Eastern premier
01.2025 - Current
  • Investigated computer security incidents as they occurred, analyzed root cause of incidents, documented findings and recommended corrective actions.
  • Worked closely with fellow security personnel to remedy and alleviate technology issues.
  • Mentored junior employees in departmental activities and procedures.
  • Analyzed security procedure violations and developed plans to prevent recurrence.
  • Investigated information security breaches to identify vulnerabilities and evaluate damage.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to implement and update disaster recovery plans.
  • Reviewed security bulletins and vulnerability patch releases.
  • Analyzed system risk to identify and implement appropriate security countermeasures.
  • Developed and implemented security policies, procedures and standards to protect the organization's information systems from unauthorized access, modification and destruction.

Penetration Tester

Mikkado Plaza
06.2023 - 11.2024
  • Conducted manual and automated vulnerability assessments using industry standard tools such as Nessus, Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite.
  • Performed penetration tests on different types of networks using various toolsets such as Kali Linux, Backtrack.
  • Reviewed system logs to detect suspicious activity or unauthorized access attempts.
  • Demonstrated advanced understanding of business processes, internal control risk management, IT controls and related standards.
  • Explored possible attack vectors in order to exploit vulnerable systems and networks.
  • Consulted with customers on how to improve security posture and delivered follow-up support during implementation.
  • Delivered recommendations for enhancements to IT security environments to prevent successful attacks.
  • Applied knowledge of operating systems, networking protocols and security best practices to identify potential threats.
  • Designed and delivered innovative security solutions across cyber security functions with focus on threat detection and network security.
  • Provided technical guidance to development teams during the software development life cycle.
  • Compiled detailed reports of results including remediation recommendations and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Assisted in developing policies related to data privacy and information security management systems.
  • Evaluated existing network infrastructure for weaknesses and developed countermeasures to protect against malicious attacks.
  • Analyzed application source code for potential vulnerabilities by utilizing static code analysis tools such as Fortify SCA.
  • Identified security flaws in web applications through manual testing techniques like Cross-site Scripting, SQL Injection.
  • Developed tools and resources to augment and improve testing process and configured existing tools and resources to perform more securely.
  • Trained personnel on effective use of security measures including password protection techniques.
  • Communicated findings and strategy to stakeholders, technical staff and executive leadership.
  • Performed network, application, system and mobile penetration testing across company's product suite.
  • Wrote custom scripts to automate tasks related to finding new vulnerabilities and enhanced toolkits and processes.
  • Monitored security alerts from intrusion detection, prevention systems for any suspicious activities or events.
  • Investigated incidents involving compromised accounts or other security breaches.
  • Researched new technologies related to cyber defense mechanisms and provided feedback accordingly.
  • Maintained a library of known exploits and kept it up-to-date with the latest developments in cybersecurity field.
  • Recommended secure solutions based on customer requirements while ensuring compliance with industry standards such as PCI DSS, HIPAA.
  • Identified and evaluated complex business and technology risks, internal controls to mitigate risks and related opportunities for internal control improvement.
  • Developed test plans, identified risks and reported findings to stakeholders.
  • Introduced process efficiencies into existing methodologies and recommended improvements to testing workflows.

Cybersecurity Intern

Cyber Security Ghana
10.2022 - 11.2022
  • Made recommendations to improve security procedures and systems.
  • Analyzed system risk to identify and implement appropriate security countermeasures.
  • Engaged in the encryption of sensitive information to protect against unauthorized access.
  • Assisted in the evaluation and recommendation of new security technologies and tools.
  • Worked closely with fellow security personnel to remedy and alleviate technology issues.
  • Participated in IT and cybersecurity meetings and provided input on security matters.
  • Developed and implemented security protocols to protect corporate networks and systems.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to ensure data integrity across multiple platforms.
  • Investigated information security breaches to identify vulnerabilities and evaluate damage.
  • Monitored network traffic for suspicious activities and potential threats, reporting findings to senior staff.
  • Performed regular system scans to detect potential cyber-attacks and intrusions.
  • Assisted in developing and delivering cybersecurity awareness training for employees.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of existing security infrastructure by running penetration tests.
  • Provided technical advice on cyber defense strategies, tools, and technologies.
  • Conducted risk assessments of existing information systems.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to implement and update disaster recovery plans.
  • Collaborated with IT team to ensure the security of software applications and databases.
  • Supported the audit of systems and security measures for effectiveness and compliance.
  • Configured firewalls to protect against external attacks and malware infections.
  • Designed, implemented, and maintained security systems and controls.
  • Implemented software patches to address identified system vulnerabilities.
  • Analyzed security procedure violations and developed plans to prevent recurrence.
  • Investigated new methods of authentication such as biometrics or two-factor authentication.
  • Documented processes for responding to cyber threats in accordance with industry standards.
  • Built firewalls and encrypted data to secure confidential information.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Koforidua Technical University
05-2023

Skills

  • Business continuity planning
  • System hardening
  • Application security
  • Reverse engineering
  • Patch management
  • Data privacy regulations

Languages

Italian
First Language
Spanish
Beginner
A1
English
Beginner
A1
Afrikaans
Beginner
A1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cybersecurity Specialist

Eastern premier
01.2025 - Current

Penetration Tester

Mikkado Plaza
06.2023 - 11.2024

Cybersecurity Intern

Cyber Security Ghana
10.2022 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science -

Koforidua Technical University

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