Strong Information Assurance technical competence in Auditing the design, implementation and management of information security systems, IT security audit and compliance, forensic readiness capability, and incident response and business continuity strategies.
Strong consulting and advisory skills combined with good business acumen, exceptional customer- focus attitude, and strong time management skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and work streams effectively.
Hi, I’m
Frank Owusu
Accra
Summary
Overview
20
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
19
Certificates
Work History
Consolidated Bank Ghana LtdAccra
Manager, IT Systems and Cyber Security Audit
08.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Audit designing and implementation of information security management systems (ISMS), based on ISO-IEC 27001:2013 requirements and ISO-IEC 27002.
- Audit businesses develop policies that support using ISO-IEC 27001:2013 and PCIDSS.
- Assess policy objectives, and review develop strategies to achieve those objectives
- Ability to engage management/decision-makers in ways that secure their commitment.
- Review deployed signature-based perimeter security defenses (that is, IPS, IDS, firewalls, and anti-virus products) to detect known and unknown threats that target known vulnerabilities.
- Review implemented vulnerability management program that identifies and priorities exploitable system and network security.
Consolidated Bank Ghana LtdAccra
Appointed ISMS Audit Manager
07.2020 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Proven experience in auditing implementation and configuration of Microsoft Windows core server technologies.
- Actively Perform Information Security Management System (ISMS) Implementation and Assurance Audit covering these following areas during and before CBGs Official ISMS Certifications.
- Information Security Policies and Strategy;
➢ Information Security Risk Management
➢ Information Security Controls and Mitigation Strategies
➢ Information Security Standards Compliance
➢ Continuous Network Monitoring (SIEM) incorporating L
➢ Digital Forensics Readiness and E-Discovery Capabilities Building.
UniBank Ghana LimitedAccra
Audit Manager, Information Systems
03.2018 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Conducting assessment and Reviewing effectiveness of uniBank IT control environment using ISMS controls: assessing compliance with laws, regulations, and best practices
- Worked with business and IT management to identify commercial and practical solutions to mitigate identified risks
- Performing ISMS Audit, participate in risk-based audits and ISO 27001 review focused on raising awareness of Information Security and critical business risk, collect, organize and analyze data in order to establish effective trend.
HODA Holdings Ghana LimitedAccra
Group Audit Manager, Information Systems
07.2016 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Planning ISMS Audit using ISO 27001 standards and reporting conformity and non-conformity of subsidiary organizations within HODA Group of Companies.
uniBank Ghana Ltd, uniCredit Ghana Ltd, uniSecurities Ghana, Topp Holdings (Logistics, Securities, Recruitment) EIB (Excellence in Broadcasting) Group (Kasapa Radio, Heritage Newspaper, Agoo TV, Starr FM, GH One TV, Empire FM, Ultimate Radio, Abusua FM and Agoo FM ), LHS Energy Ghana, Star Assurance, Star Micro Insurance, Star Life Assurance, Prime Insurance, Crown Insurance, Telemedia, uniPrecissions, Alban Logistics Ghana Ltd, Star Gold Fields, and Finnet Solutions.
uniBank Ghana LtdAccra
Internal Audit Officer
12.2014 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Planning ISMS Audit scope with Head, Internal Audit and Manager, IT Audit including preparing risk assessments, researching relevant technical information, and creating audit programs.
- Performing risk-based IT audits that review security and controls of IT processes, applications, networks, databases and various operating systems using ISO27001 Standards.
- Gathering and interpreting audit evidence, preparing clear and concise work papers, and supporting findings with effective documentation.
- Preparing Conformity and Non-conformity reports on audit results and creatively generating and developing practical recommendations to management for review and implementation.
uniBank Ghana LimitedAccra
Information Technology Risk Officer
10.2012 - 12.2014
Job overview
- Conduct monthly review of voucher assigned devices on Portnox against an approved list from IT Department.
- Effectively manage the Information Security Incident Response process.
- Perform regular security reviews of Server Configuration Changes, Active Directory changes, firewall configuration changes, and changes related to any other systems and network devices considered critical
- Develop a Risk Register and ensure the implementation of a Risk Mitigation Plan
- Participate in the development and update of Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) Plans
- Facilitate the performance of IT DR test and simulation activities
Vodafone (TeleTech) GhanaAccra
Senior Desktop Support Technician
11.2010 - 10.2012
Job overview
- Operating Systems Deployment and Imaging, Network design and implementation, Domain configuration.
- Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active directory and Domain Controllers management, setting up host files’ for Applications, File server management, workstation rollout and support including IP Phone and softphone configuration management.
- Exchange Server 2008 Active Directory, Systems Center Configuration Manager SCCM 2007. Cisco IP Call Manager configuration and Management.
- Job Aid Trouble Ticketing, Managing Users and Groups, and SCCM 2007 Application Deployment.
MTN Ghana, Scancom LimitedAccra
Customer Care Support Representative
05.2007 - 10.2010
Job overview
- Sell and enlighten customers on company’s wireless office issues, GPRS, EDGE Modems and 3G product and services by using APN, WAP etc.… for wireless internet connectivity, which handled most challenging complaints.
- Pick and answer customer call for all Phones for GPRs Configurations
Master Computer and Software Ghana LtdAccra
Network and Systems Administrator
01.2004 - 12.2007
Job overview
- Installing and configuring computer networks and systems.
- Identifying and solving problems that arise with computer networks and systems, consulting with clients to specify system requirements and design solutions.
- Budgeting for equipment and assembly costs.
- Maintaining existing software and hardware and upgrading any that have become obsolete.
- Monitoring computer networks and systems to identify how performance can be improved, working with IT support personnel.
- Configured and tested Windows Server operating systems with roles features.
Education
University of East LondonUnited Kingdom
Master of Science from Information Security And Digital Forensics
01.2022 - Current
University Overview
University of GreenwichUnited Kingdom
Bachelor of Science from Business Information Technology
01.2012 - 02.2013
University Overview
- Awarded First Class Honors
National Computing Center (NCC Education)United Kingdom
International Diploma And Advanced Diploma from Computing And Information System
01.2009 - 12.2011
University Overview
City And Guilds of LondonUnited Kingdom
Certificate in Microcomputer Technology Part I and II
01.2004 - 12.2005
University Overview
Skills
IT Governance
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Approved and inducted as an Interim MSECB Auditor by the MSECB organization to conduct audit on behalf of MSECB for the ISO/IEC 27001:2013.
- Led IT Audit team to successfully perform ISO 27001 pre-certification and surveillance audit for Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited.
- Appointed as ISMS Audit Manager by Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited.
- Developed CCTV policy for uniBank Ghana Limited.
- Developed Information Security Policies for Prime Insurance Company Limited, uniBank, and uniSecurities.
- Successfully performed an audit of the entire IT infrastructure and process of HODA Holdings ( comprising of Mining, Insurance, Banking, Media, and Oil Industries).
Certification
ISO/IEC27001 Senior Lead Auditor
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
- Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB)
- Association of Certified Compliance in Africa (ACCPA)
Timeline
University of East London
Master of Science from Information Security And Digital Forensics
01.2022 - Current
Appointed ISMS Audit Manager
Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd
07.2020 - 12.2020
Manager, IT Systems and Cyber Security Audit
Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd
08.2018 - Current
Audit Manager, Information Systems
UniBank Ghana Limited
03.2018 - 08.2018
Group Audit Manager, Information Systems
HODA Holdings Ghana Limited
07.2016 - 03.2018
Internal Audit Officer
uniBank Ghana Ltd
12.2014 - 12.2016
Information Technology Risk Officer
uniBank Ghana Limited
10.2012 - 12.2014
University of Greenwich
Bachelor of Science from Business Information Technology
01.2012 - 02.2013
Senior Desktop Support Technician
Vodafone (TeleTech) Ghana
11.2010 - 10.2012
National Computing Center (NCC Education)
International Diploma And Advanced Diploma from Computing And Information System
01.2009 - 12.2011
Customer Care Support Representative
MTN Ghana, Scancom Limited
05.2007 - 10.2010
City And Guilds of London
Certificate in Microcomputer Technology Part I and II
01.2004 - 12.2005
Network and Systems Administrator
Master Computer and Software Ghana Ltd
01.2004 - 12.2007
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