Samuel Njuguna - Iso, Ceh, Ccna Email & Phone Number

Nairobi County, Kenya

Nairobi County, Kenya

Responsibilities:1. ICT Risk Assessments and Recommendations: Conduct comprehensive ICT risk assessments for Co-operative Bank systems, recommending robust IT security controls.2. Continuous review of ICT Controls:Continuously review and enhance ICT controls to uphold the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT systems.3. Vulnerability Management Program Oversight:Lead the vulnerability management program, prioritizing risks for remediation and ongoing risk reduction efforts.4. Remediation Strategy Planning and Execution:Develop and execute remediation strategies to address identified security gaps and enhance overall resilience. Focusing on reducing resolution time for critical vulnerabilities and improving incident response effectiveness.5. Coordination and Follow-Up with Risk and ICT Teams:Coordinate with the risk team to ensure effective follow-up on remediation efforts across relevant ICT teams. Enhancing collaboration to streamline response to security incidents and vulnerabilities.6. Application Security (AppSec) Oversight:Oversee AppSec tools to secure web applications and APIs, minimizing potential security risks. Strengthening application security protocols to maintain resilience against evolving cyber threats.7. Information Security Awareness Programs:Promote information security awareness through consultations, guidance, and targeted awareness initiatives. Increasing staff adherence to security protocols and fostering a proactive security culture.8. ISO 27001:2022 Implementation and Audit and Continous Improvement:Participate in the ongoing implementation of ISO 27001:2022 standards, aligning with the banks security objectives.9. Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing:Conduct periodic vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on bank systems, identifying and addressing vulnerabilities.10. ICT Risk Registers and Incident Response Plans:Manage ICT risk register.

Nairobi

Responsibilities:1. Security Monitoring and Analysis: Advised on the implementation and optimization of security monitoring tools (endpoint detection and response, IDS, firewalls), improving detection capabilities by 25% for emerging threats. Enhanced security event analysis by 30%, resulting in quicker incident response times and minimized security breaches.2. Threat Detection and Incident Response: Investigated and analyzed security incidents and vulnerabilities, leading to tailored incident response plans that reduced incident resolution time by 40%. Implemented proactive incident response strategies, preventing potential data breaches and ensuring organizational resilience.3. Risk Assessment and Management: Conducted comprehensive risk assessments, prioritizing vulnerabilities and developing customized risk management strategies that reduced high-risk vulnerabilities by 35%. Enhanced overall security posture and resilience through effective risk mitigation measures.4. Security Audit and Policy Development: Assisted clients in auditing existing security measures, identifying gaps, and recommending security policies aligned with industry standards. Achieved compliance with regulatory requirements, improving clients' security posture by 30%.5. Security Training and Awareness: Delivered specialized security training sessions tailored to client needs, resulting in a 50% increase in staff adherence to security protocols. Evaluated and improved clients' security awareness programs, fostering a proactive security culture and reducing human-related security incidents by 40%.6. Security Architecture Design: Collaborated with client teams to design and implement robust security architectures, providing guidance on secure solutions to protect IT systems and networks against cyber threats. Enhanced system resilience and reduced cybersecurity risks by 25% through strategic security architecture design.

Nairobi

Responsibilities:1. Implementing and Monitoring Security Measures: Led the implementation of comprehensive security measures for computer systems and networks, enhancing overall information protection and resilience against cyber threats.2. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Development: Contributed to the development and documentation of SOPs and protocols for security operations, ensuring standardized procedures and efficient incident response.3. Technical Solutions Implementation: Supported the implementation of advanced technical solutions and security tools, effectively mitigating vulnerabilities and enhancing cybersecurity posture.4. Information Security Planning: Collaborated in the development and execution of strategic information security plans and policies, aligning initiatives with organizational goals and industry best practices.5. Security Awareness Training: Participated in delivering impactful security awareness training sessions, educating employees on information security standards and promoting proactive cybersecurity practices.6. Vulnerability Scanning and Remediation: Assisted in conducting regular network vulnerability scans, identifying and reporting vulnerabilities for prompt remediation and continuous improvement of security measures.

Nairobi

Responsibilities: 1. Strategic IT Planning and Budget Oversight: Developed and executed IT strategies aligned with organizational goals, achieving significant operational efficiency improvements while managing the IT budget to optimize resource utilization.2. Technology Infrastructure Management and Server Administration: Overhauled technology systems and server infrastructure, enhancing reliability and security with support from strategic partners.3. Google Cloud Services and Hybrid Backup Implementation: Successfully implemented Google Workspace and established a hybrid backup management system, significantly reducing data recovery time and IT overhead costs.4. Information Security and Vendor Management: Implemented robust information security policies, resulting in a notable decrease in cybersecurity incidents. Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of IT projects.5. IT Training and Project Management: Developed comprehensive IT training programs, significantly improving staff proficiency. Led IT projects with a high success rate in meeting timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.6. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Fostered collaborative relationships with senior management, staff, and external partners, ensuring continuous alignment of IT solutions with organizational needs and priorities.

Kenya, Nairobi

Responsibilities:1. Technical Support and Issue Resolution: Provided expert technical support to end-users, resolving hardware, software, and network connectivity issues promptly and ensuring uninterrupted operations.2. User Account Management and Access Control: Implemented efficient user account management procedures, enhancing security and ensuring appropriate access permissions across the organization.3. Network Infrastructure Management: Monitored and maintained network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls, optimizing performance and reliability to support organizational needs.4. Data Security and Cyber Threat Prevention: Safeguarded organizational data through proactive measures, including data backups, antivirus management, and implementation of robust security protocols, resulting in a significant decrease in cybersecurity incidents.5. Training and Education Delivery: Conducted effective training sessions for end-users, improving their proficiency in using technology tools securely and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness.6. Inventory and Asset Management: Managed IT inventory and assets meticulously, tracking purchases and deployments to maintain an accurate inventory list and ensure efficient resource allocation.

Bachelor Of Science - Bsc, Computer Science

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