Incident Response Risk Management

Edem Letcha, Cybersecurity Lead

Woodbridge, VA, 929-***-****, ***************@*****.***, https://linkedin.com/in/edem-kofi-letcha- 219449265/

SUMMARY Dynamic Cybersecurity Lead with over 8 years of extensive experience in information assurance and risk management. Proven expertise in overseeing vulnerability assessments, developing incident response frameworks, and ensuring compliance with security best practices. Successfully managed a cybersecurity Capstone project, enhancing students' threat identification skills. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize security operations. Committed to advancing security and compliance at Ernst and Young through innovative solutions and strategic insights. WORK EXPERIENCE

09/2023 – Present Cybersecurity Lead, Northern Virginia Community College Woodbridge, USA Supervise a cybersecurity Capstone project, guiding IT students in threat identification and mitigation strategies.

Assist in the creation of an isolated IT environment that replicates business infrastructure.

Oversee vulnerability assessments utilizing Nessus to enhance security posture.

Develop an incident response framework, ensuring comprehensive documentation and reporting.

08/2022 – 08/2023 Information Assurance Specialist, Bright way Professional

& Associates

Washington, USA

Support the Incident Response team in swiftly resolving security incidents within large enterprise IT environments.

Develop and implement compliance processes while tracking remediation plans through POA&Ms.

Ensure data accuracy within Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools like RSA Archer and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools. Configure, audit, and document firewall, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) configurations.

Monitor alerts and events, responding effectively within established SLAs. Review reports generated from various Assessment and Authorization

(A&A) tools to identify vulnerabilities and recommend essential remediation measures.

09/2015 – 02/2022 Risk Specialist-Branch Management, Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited

Accra, Ghana

Conduct internal audits, IT risk management assessments, and Sarbanes- Oxley (SOX) compliance evaluations.

Lead security and privacy risk assessments, along with control testing procedures.

Develop and execute comprehensive IT internal audit work plans, including control testing procedures.

Facilitate the development of essential security documentation. Coordinate timely and effective responses to security incidents, minimizing potential damage.

02/2012 – 07/2015 Branch Sales and Services Manager, Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited

Accra, Ghana

Oversee branch operations, managing a $20 million portfolio while leading a team of 20.

Cultivate sustainable client relationships while ensuring compliance with operational policies.

Formulate strategic business plans and negotiate contracts effectively. 09/2009 – 01/2012 Branch Operations Supervisor, Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited Accra, Ghana Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for the Oracle Flexcube upgrade, ensuring that business requirements were fully met. Manage financial reporting while reinforcing operational controls. EDUCATION

02/2022 – Present University of Fairfax

Doctorate, Information Assurance (Cybersecurity)

Fairfax, USA

05/2013 – 06/2015 University of Ghana

MBA, Finance

Accra, Ghana

05/2005 – 06/2008 Methodist University College

BBA, Banking and Finance

Accra, Ghana

04/2000 – 05/2003 Accra Polytechnic

Higher National Diploma, Building Technology

Accra, Ghana

SKILLS Cybersecurity Management Risk Assessment

Compliance management Change Management

Incident Response Threat intelligence

Data Analysis Financial Analysis

Risk and Vulnerability assessment Microsoft Office tools CrowdStrike ServiceNow

Jira Proactive leadership

Strong communication Collaboration

Managing multiple objectives Building sustainable client relationships

Team Leadership

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