Daniel Iwuagwu
Ogun State, Nigeria
Summary
Results-driven Cybersecurity Professional specialising in Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance and security frameworks like ISO27001 and NIST CSF. Excels in risk assessment, incident management, and vulnerability management, safeguarding against cyber threats. Delivers expertise in penetration testing and disaster recovery planning, reinforcing business continuity. Focused on optimising enterprise systems and vendor management to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of IT/ Information Security Officer (ISO)
Arek Bawa
Victoria Island, Lagos
2024.11 - Current
- Led the organization’s ISMS aligned with ISO/IEC 27001, supporting surveillance and recertification audits across two consecutive audit cycles.
- Directed incident response, vulnerability management, and executive security reporting.
- Implemented cutting-edge cyber-security measures, safeguarding company assets from potential threats.
- Rolled out cloud-based storage solutions, enabling secure and flexible data accessibility.
- Managed Microsoft 365, Intune, and Entra ID environments, enhancing security through MFA, RBAC, and conditional access.
- Enhanced system resilience by performing regular penetration tests.
- Developed comprehensive disaster recovery plan, ensuring business continuity during unforeseen circumstances.
- Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives, improving operational efficiency and responsiveness to business needs.
- Conducted staff training sessions to elevate technical proficiency across departments, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Optimised resource allocation for maximum return on investment through efficient project management practices.
Ethical Hacking Instructor
Judge Opara
Abeokuta, Ogun State
2023.03 - 2023.09
- Delivered hands-on ethical hacking and penetration testing training on web application security, network attacks, and foundational offensive security techniques, enhancing learner engagement and practical skills.
- Taught OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and secure coding principles using real exploitation examples.
- Guided learners through vulnerability assessment, exploitation basics, and remediation strategies, reinforcing ethical and legal boundaries to foster responsible cybersecurity practices.
- Designed and facilitated practical lab environments to simulate real-world attack scenarios and adversarial techniques.
- Assessed learner performance through practical challenges, labs, and scenario-based evaluations, providing targeted feedback to support skill development and learner progression.
Ethical Hacking Intern
Judge Opara
Abeokuta, Ogun State
2022.03 - 2022.10
- Performed manual and automated penetration testing against web applications, validating findings to eliminate false positives.
- Conducted web application and network vulnerability assessments using industry-standard tools to identify security weaknesses and misconfigurations.
- Supported exploitation and post-exploitation activities in controlled lab environments, assessing potential business impact on security posture.
- Documented vulnerabilities with risk ratings, impact analysis, and remediation recommendations, enhancing understanding for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborated with senior security professionals during assessments and remediation validation, contributing to improved security measures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB)
Abeokuta, Ogun StateSkills
- Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance
- Security Frameworks (ISO27001, NIST CSF)
- Risk Assessment
- Incident Management
- Vulnerability Management
- Penetration Testing
- Disaster recovery planning
- Business continuity planning
- Enterprise systems implementation
- Vendor management
- Technical documentation
- First-line IT support
Certification
- Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) – ISC2
- Certified Network Administrator (CNA) - Aptech Computer Education(ACE)
- Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) - Aptech Computer Education(ACE)
- Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate - Coursera Certification
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) – ISC2 – In View
Timeline
Head of IT/ Information Security Officer (ISO)
Arek Bawa
2024.11 - Current
Ethical Hacking Instructor
Judge Opara
2023.03 - 2023.09
Ethical Hacking Intern
Judge Opara
2022.03 - 2022.10
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB)