Cyber Security Risk Management

Riya Patel

Tampa, FL ● *****.********@*****.***

EDUCATION

Wilmington Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security

Graduation: May 2024

GPA: 4.0

SKILLS

Security Tools & Platforms: QRadar, SentinelOne, Splunk, CrowdStrike, Trellix, LogRhythm, InsightVM, Wireshark

Networking & Operating Systems: Palo Alto, Linux (Kali, Red Hat)

IT Service Management & Compliance: ServiceNow, HIPAA

EXPERIENCE

Cyber Security Consultant Intern Jan. 2023 - Present

Proffito International

Developed and implemented risk management strategies to improve clients' resilience against threats

Ensured alignment with regulatory requirements in risk management practices

Benchmarked against key performance indicators to ensure project success

Advised clients on security policies and procedures ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards

Advised and facilitated internal and external auditing of security policies and procedures

Recommended and deployed advanced security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies to safeguard client data and networks

Delivered security awareness training for client employees, enhancing their understanding of cybersecurity best practices and reducing the risk of human error

Cyber Security Specialist July 2022 - Dec. 2022

Global Education and Career Development Abroad

Conducted comprehensive security assessments of clients' IT environments to identify vulnerabilities and risks

Provided actionable recommendations to enhance their security posture and ensure compliance with industry standards

Ensured that our security practices align with regulatory requirements such as GDPR and HIPAA

Worked with the CEO to prioritize business and information needs

Delivered security awareness training to client employees to enhance their understanding of cybersecurity best practices

Helped reduce the risk of human error through targeted training initiatives

Cyber Security Engineer Intern July 2021 - July 2022

Proffito International

Gained comprehensive knowledge and expertise in appropriate utilization of hardware and software

Designed, implemented, and maintained security solutions like firewalls, IDS/IPS, and encryption technologies

Conducted regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses

Developed and implemented incident response plans to address and mitigate security breaches

Utilize SIEM tools to monitor and analyze security events and alerts

Collaborated with IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders to address security needs and implement solutions

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