Seeking a position to utilize my skills and abilities in the Information Technology Industry that offers Professional growth while being resourceful, innovative and flexible
A versatile, analytical and hard-working person who always perseveres to achieve the best results. Able to analyze information, digest facts and figures and quickly grasp complex technical issues. Excellent problem-solving skills and swiftly identifies the root of any problem and develop an effective solution. Proven ability to manage and complete projects to the highest standard, with meticulous attention to detail and within agreed deadlines.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Solutions Architect
Innovative Support Ghana Limited
10.2023 - Current
Associate Consultant – Business Impact Assessment (BIA) Project
CS Consulting and Services Limited
04.2023 - 09.2023
Collaborate with various departments to gather information about critical business processes, systems and dependencies
Analyze potential risks and threats that could impact the organization's operations, such as natural disasters, cyberattacks, supply chain disruptions, etc
Evaluate the potential financial, operational, and reputational impacts of various scenarios
Identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the organization's processes and systems that could lead to disruptions
Collect relevant data on processes, dependencies, recovery times, and resource requirements
Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and potential bottlenecks in the event of a disruption
Collaborate with key stakeholders across departments to ensure a comprehensive understanding of business processes and dependencies
Work with CBG's continuity planning team to develop strategies for maintaining critical operations during disruptions
Assist in the creation of Business Continuity Plans (BCP) that outline steps to be taken in the event of various scenarios
Created detailed reports and documentation outlining the results of the business impact analysis and risk assessments
Provide recommendation for improvements to processes to enhance resilience.
Cyber Security Consultant/Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Forms Capital Limited
01.2022 - 09.2023
Advise the Senior Management and Board on Cyber and Information Security Management
Formulate an institutional methodology for managing cyber and information security risks
Develop the institution's Cyber and Information Security policy and submit it to the Senior Management and Board for approval
Develop and update specific and general work procedures for realizing the institution's cyber and information security policy
Maintain an ongoing process of cyber and information security risk assessment with the relevant institutional units, in order to analyze and assess the risk levels integral to the institution's technological and business activities
Integrate and coordinate all institutional cyber and information security efforts, including oversight and control of all institutional units participating in these efforts
Create a framework for receiving ongoing and ad-hoc reports from various institutional units
Initiate and conduct cyber and information security readiness exercises
Coordinate cyber and information security activities, including joint exercises with business partners and service providers
Promote cyber and information security awareness and train employees, suppliers, business partners, and customers
Continuously learn and monitor cyber and information security issues
Form a Cyber-Incident Response Team
Analyze cyber and information security incidents
Develop metrics and indicators to assess the effectiveness of cyber and information security systems and procedures
Assess regular and ad-hoc institutional cyber and information security controls
Draw up annual and multiannual work plans
Prepare and submit annual reports to the Senior Management and Board
Be responsible for collaborating with relevant institutions involved in cyber and information security issues
Ensure preparation of reports on major cyber and information security incidents to the Bank of Ghana
Ensure High CCTV availability, monitoring playbacks and perform backups
Manage the Endpoint Security software of the organization
Implementation of ISO 27001 & ISO 27032 frameworks as per BoG's requirement.
IT Security Consultant
Strong Security Technology Limited
06.2020 - 12.2021
Testing and analyzing assets for potential security threats
Identifying possible security threats and determining the best security measures
Designing, implementing, and maintaining security protocols, policies, plans, and systems
Coordinating and briefing a team of security specialists
Meeting with clients to discuss security measures
Running risk assessment and security tests
Compiling and presenting reports on the test results
Suggesting improvements to existing security systems
Training staff to recognize and defend against security breaches and risks
Installation and management of security systems.
Senior IT Security Officer
Ghana Community Network Services Ltd (GCNet)
01.2012 - 06.2020
Support Information Security Manager to meet business objectives year-round
Contribute and support departmental strategy to meet business functional objectives
Ensure Compliance with GCNet Information Security Polices at all times
Maintain standards, procedures, documentation, and guidelines to support GCNet policies
Promote change management requirements
Promote confidentiality, integrity, availability, and accountability requirements in the department
Report issues conflicting any of the Information Security policies of GCNet
Proactively ensure consistent compliance with audit requirements
Periodic review of user access per system for management sign-offs
Provide innovative solutions to support cost-effective management of the department
Log, track, and escalate daily security incidents
Ensures high CCTV availability, monitoring playbacks and backups
Ensures completion of daily checklists and reporting
Ensures coordination and purchase of IT related equipment in the department
Promote Information Security Awareness amongst staff
Work closely with representatives at all GCNet sites countrywide
Contribute and support Business Continuity Objectives of GCNet
Supports adequately in other support areas in Information Security Department
Monthly submission of reports to the Information Security manager
Manages the database security appliance
Manages the End-Point Security Software of the Organization
Manages the Biometric access control system
Manages SIEM Network Security system of the organization.
IT Systems Officer
Ghana Community Network Services Ltd (GCNet)
01.2009 - 01.2012
Database Officer
Ghana Community Network Services Ltd (GCNet)
01.2008 - 01.2009
National Service
Ghana Community Network Services Ltd (GCNet)
01.2007 - 01.2008
I.T Support Officer
NINGA information Technology Institute
01.2006 - 01.2007
Education
BSc. Information Technology -
University Of Cape Coast
SSCE -
Prempeh College
BECE -
Datus Complex Schools
Skills
Fundamental Technological Skills
Network configuration and management
Firewall installation and management
Administration of various Operating Systems (Microsoft/Solaris/Unix)
Risk identification and management/threat analysis
Logical reasoning and troubleshooting/Adaptability
SIEM Expert
Vulnerability Assessment and Management
Disaster Recovery and Incident Response Management
Endpoint Security Management
Enterprise Patch Management
Physical Security Management
Network Security Management
Oracle Database Administration
Access and Attack Surface Management
Application Security and Protection
Continuous Learning
Excellent Communication Skills/Interpersonal Skills/Good team player
Certification
Provisional accreditation as a cybersecurity Professional (Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance)
IRONSCALES Sales Professional Certified
IRONSCALES Technical Accreditation Certified
Swift Customer Security Programme v2023 - Expert
Certified Ethical Hacker Trained
FortiSIEM NSE 1 Network Security Associate
Certified Information Systems Security Professional Trained
Certified Information Systems Auditor trained
EC-Council Certified Security Specialist - ECSS
Cyberoam Certified Network & Security Professional - CCNSP
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