Derek Silk Email & Phone Number

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐞...Information Security Risk Analyst with a track record of securing critical systems and data at the enterprise level. CISSP-certified with expertise in incident response, identity and access management (IAM), and Security GRC.My foray into cybersecurity began in sales – I realized I wanted a career where I could continually improve myself and grow as a professional. Cybersecurity was the perfect fit, being an industry where things are always moving forward at breakneck speed. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐨...I am an Information Security Risk Analyst at Ramsey Solutions, a 1000 employee media and communications company spreading hope to people in all walks of life. What a great place to work! I am responsible for security governance risk and compliance, and TPRM. I am extremely blessed to be reporting up to an industry expert, so every day is a learning experience.𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬...Prior to my current role, I built my cybersecurity skills at Log(N) Pacific, gaining hands-on experience in cloud security, SIEM implementation, and incident response. Before that, I was in sales and technical support at AT&T, where I consistently exceeded sales targets and was recognized as a top performer, hitting number in sales from among thousands of employees. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈'𝐦 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐭...My expertise lies in:✓ Leading incident response efforts to mitigate cyber threats and minimize damage. ✓ Designing and implementing effective IAM solutions and access controls.✓ Performing IT risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and threats as well as mitigating controls.✓ Developing security awareness training programs to educate employees and strengthen the organization's human firewall. ✓ Managing change management processes to facilitate smooth transitions and minimize disruptions to systems. ✓ Analyzing security risks and vulnerabilities to proactively identify and address potential threats.𝐈’𝐦 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧…• Microsoft Azure (Azure Sentinel, Entra ID) • Active Directory • Nessus • ManageEngine Endpoint Central • PowerShell 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭!I'm always open to connecting with fellow professionals. Feel free to reach out on LinkedIn or via email at dereksilky@gmail.com.

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  Temple University

  Risk Management