Usen Edem

A cybersecurity professional, who kick started his journey into cybersecurity in 2020. With Four (4) years of experience in cybersecurity covering projects, trainings, attending bootcamp etc. Having occupied job positions such as cybersecurity tutor, vulnerability management specialist and cybersecurity analyst (intern).

I am eager to bring my skills, expertise and vast experience in asset identification, end-point detection and response, vulnerability assessment, and remediation using tools such tenable nessus, qualys and also automating processes. Network protection using tools such as IDS/IPS, packet capturing and analysis with wireshark etc. are part of my numerous skill sets. I am eager to join a security oriented organization where effective communication, security and continuous learning is prioritized.

Cybersecurity Tutor - Wedigraf Technologies Ltd.

• Ensured protection of the organisations I.T systems
• Carried out cybersecurity awareness programs
• Delivered lectures, projects and seminar presentations on cybersecurity.

Vulnerability Management Specialist - Indics Cyber-solutions

• I identified assets and carried out vulnerability assessment, improved vulnerability management and incidence response standards.
• Prioritised assets with Cvss scores.
• I implemented remediation strategies for business partners who were consistently under attack by persistent threat actors due to network vulnerability.
• Vulnerabilities and irregular update of security patches.
• I carried out continuous monitoring and reporting of network in order to detect threats and IOC's using packet capturing tool (wireshark).
• Carried out regular update and installation of security patches in order to remediate vulnerable systems with outdated software.
• Achieved a minimum to no vulnerability status with severity score of 4 by implementing high and immediate security measures.

Cybersecurity Analyst (Intern) - HiiT Plc

• Ensured the network and endpoints were secured by installing, configuring, maintaining network and host based security tools including firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Carried out threat modeling procedures/protocols.
• Analysed logs using siem tool and reported to the CISO.

Cybersecurity analyst/Tutor - Garnet Care Technologies Ltd.

• Conducted security risk and vulnerability assessment of I.T devices.
• Responded to I.T risk incidents.
• Conducted network Packet Capturing and Analysis to reduce network vulnerabilities and risk of attack.
• Conducted Cybersecurity Awareness programmes in the organisation.
• Answered Cybersecurity questions and rendered services to customers/clients.

Executive Diploma - Application of Artificial intelligence - La pledge metaverse

B.S.C - Computer Science - University of Calabar