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David Siaw-Darfour

David Siaw-Darfour

Accra

Summary

IT security professional with extensive experience in designing and implementing security solutions for high-availability environments. Expertise in threat detection and incident response, ensuring robust risk management practices. Proven ability to protect sensitive information and maintain system integrity through effective security measures.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Help Desk Intern

Sylversys Consulting
05.2025 - Current
  • Maintained inventory of spare parts for efficient repairs and replacements.
  • Installed operating system upgrades and service packs on user PCs.
  • Researched solutions, identified root causes, and delivered effective workarounds for customer issues.
  • Guided end-users on best practices for computer security.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting desktop computers, laptops, phones, and tablets.

Cysa+ & Security+ Trainer

Improtech Training Institute
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided hands-on training in threat detection and SIEM usage to enhance security knowledge.
  • Assisted students in preparation for CompTIA Security+ certification to achieve professional goals.

Network & Security Instructor

2nd Generation IT Institute
09.2024 - Current
  • Delivered CCNA-aligned instruction on routing, switching, and network security principles.
  • Guided students in router configuration, firewall setup, and packet analysis techniques.
  • Facilitated exercises focused on detection and response to simulated cyber attacks.

Cybersecurity & Web Development Intern

Eistec Technologies Ltd
03.2024 - 12.2024
  • Executed internal penetration tests with Kali Linux and OpenVAS to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Developed and maintained websites utilizing WordPress for enhanced functionality.

Education

BSc - Information Technology

Ghana Communication Technology University
Accra,Ghana
01.2019

Skills

  • SIEM operations and event triage
  • Threat hunting and alert tuning
  • Incident response and log analysis
  • Malware investigation and root cause analysis
  • Security tools: Wazuh, Nessus, OpenVAS, Kali Linux, Wireshark, Nmap, OSINT
  • Networking: TCP/IP, firewalls, VLANs, VPNs
  • Systems administration: Windows/Linux, Active Directory, Microsoft 365
  • Scripting: PowerShell and Bash
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Packet analysis

Certification

  • - CompTIA Security+
  • - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • - Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) – ISC2
  • - CompTIA Network+ (N+)
  • - CompTIA A+
  • - CompTIA IT Operations Specialist (CIOS)
  • - CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS)

Projects

SIEM & Threat Monitoring Lab, - Deployed Wazuh SIEM, created alerts, analyzed logs, and reported incidents, Penetration Testing Exercise, - Conducted vulnerability scans and exploited test environments with Kali Linux, OpenVAS, and Metasploit, Firewall Configuration, - Set up and demonstrated security rules on Palo Alto firewall (PA-220) to simulate enterprise perimeter defense

Languages

English
First Language

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Help Desk Intern

Sylversys Consulting
05.2025 - Current

Cysa+ & Security+ Trainer

Improtech Training Institute
10.2024 - Current

Network & Security Instructor

2nd Generation IT Institute
09.2024 - Current

Cybersecurity & Web Development Intern

Eistec Technologies Ltd
03.2024 - 12.2024

BSc - Information Technology

Ghana Communication Technology University
David Siaw-Darfour