Michael Esene
Information Security Professional
Los Angeles, CA 90250
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Information Security Professional with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies. Results-driven Information Security professional with notable success in planning, analysis and implementation of security initiatives. Strengths in providing comprehensive network design and security frameworks.
Skills
Data security
Excellent
Implementing security programs
Excellent
Developing security plans
Excellent
Designing security controls
Excellent
CIS Compliance
Excellent
Incident Response Management
Excellent
Deductive reasoning skills
Excellent
Critical thinking skills
Excellent
Risk mitigation strategies
Excellent
Security vulnerability assessment
Excellent
Dependable and Responsible
Excellent
Work History
2020-02 - Current
Information Security Analyst
Eretmis Inc.
●Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
●Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.
●Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
●Researched and developed new computer forensic tools.
●Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
●Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
●Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction or disclosure.
●Drafted detailed security policy to govern and support technology decisions.
●Managed information system regulatory compliance to meet updated guidelines.
●Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
●Designed company-wide policies to bring operations in line with Center for Internet Security (CIS) standards.
●Collaborated with third-party payment card industry (PCI) compliance partners.
●Created cybersecurity best practice communications to educate staff against known threats and potential vectors of attack.
2018-11 - 2020-02
Cybersecurity Analyst
Administration for Children Services (ACS NYC)
●Designed company-wide policies to bring operations in line with Center for Internet Security (CIS) standards.
●Developed and maintained incident response protocols to mitigate damage and liability during security breaches.
●Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.
●Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
●Collaborated with third-party payment card industry (PCI) compliance partners.
●Created cybersecurity best practice communications to educate staff against known threats and potential vectors of attack.
●Developed, implemented and documented security programs and policies and monitored compliance across departments.
●Developed security metrics and technical analysis to give insight into performance and trends.
●Created frameworks by designing and developing technical solutions.
Education / Certifications
Master of Science Project Management Royal Docks School of Business and Law University of East London London UK
Bachelor of Science Business Management
Calabar Business School University of Calabar Cross River
Web Development Certificate Full-Stack Software Engineering DigitalCrafts Web Development Programs Atlanta GA
CISSP - Certified Information System Security Professional- In Progress
CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor- In Progress
CompTIA Security+ In Progress