Risk Management Network Security

Brealle Brown Cybersecurity Professional

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A track record of success in transforming customer concerns, potential threats, and current technologies into customized portfolios of security solutions essential for answering new business challenges. Top-tier interpersonal and communication skills which allow for translating complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences and building positive relationships with clients and client staff.

IT Skills

Cybersecurity Solution Development Skilled Negotiator Risk Management Network Security Relationship Building

Professional Experience

Technical Solutions Specialist IBM July 2020-August 2023

Translated the unique requirements and situations of each client into customized portfolios of solutions and services essential for accelerating goals and improving security posture.

Fostered and maintained positive relationships with clients to ensure maximum retention and satisfaction.

Revitalized underperforming relationships with inherited white space accounts by communicating the value of security products through presentations and campaigns and building relationships with architects.

Spearheaded the successful closing of two deals valued at $3M+ and a deal valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars after recovering dissatisfied client accounts.

Information Desk Assistant/Intern Utica College September 2016-May 2020

Leveraged time management and organizational skills while responding to student inquiries and ensuring the timely completion of office tasks.

Security Intern City of Rochester IT Department May 2017-August 2019

Applied core academic principles in real-world scenarios and projects involving cybersecurity activities, updates, and project lifecycles.

Ensured the seamless rollout of new applications by planning and executing testing strategies.

Leveraged experience and expertise while assembling incident responses as needed.

Avoided a potential cyberattack by crafting new training materials and hosting training sessions which allowed a staff member to recognize and report a malicious email.

Headed the successful completion of a project involving the update and correction of the password policy.

Education

Bachelors in Cybersecurity (Minor: Fraud and Financial Investigation), Utica College, Utica, NY

Black Student Union; Cyber Club; Organization of Criminal Justice; Director – Utica College Programming Board; Vice President of Student Government; College Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field; Young Entrepreneur Academy

Classes & Certifications: Security+; Network+; Red Hat; Blue Hat; Cryptography; Digital Forensic Examiner (DACCA); Excellence in Cyber Defense; Level 3 Verify Technical Specialist; Level 2 IBM QRadar; Level 3 IBM Guardium; CISSP, [09/24]; CSCP, [11/24]

Awards & Distinctions

Business Honor Society

Memorial Jerry Sacchitella Unsung Hero Award

Collegiate Student Life Award

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