Emmanuel Olaniyi
Senior Associate, Cyber & Privacy
Summary
Cyber Security Professional with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies.
Cyber Security Professional with 4+ years of progressive experience identifying security risks and compliance issues and aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience testing security of APIs, Web, & Mobile Applications, and conducting Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing of infrastructure.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Senior Associate, Cyber & Privacy
KPMG
, Nigeria
10.2021 - Current
Associate, Cyber & Privacy
KPMG
, Nigeria
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Team Lead on APIs, Web & Mobile Application Security Testing for leading Nigerian Banks.
- Enterprise Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing for clients in financial services.
- Enterprise Infrastructure Security Configuration Assessment (SCA) for clients in financial services
Information Security Analyst
First City Monument Bank
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Executed end-to-end security & risk assessment on pre-production applications in line with the NIST 800-53 framework, to test the effectiveness of controls and identify security & compliance issues.
- Conducted periodic vulnerability assessment on scoped web applications and communicated subsequent technical and business reports to relevant stakeholders.
- Conducted monthly patch assessment to identify assets with missing patches and collaborated with relevant stakeholders on remediation.
- Conducted vulnerability assessment on Servers, ATMs, and Network devices, and developed remediation plans and security procedures.
- Conducted internal and external Penetration tests on the Bank's information systems and recommended remediation actions.
- Collaborated with stakeholders on timelines for closure of vulnerabilities and advised on best approach.
- Drafted and communicated periodic reports on the status of vulnerabilities in the bank.
Cyber Analyst
CyberDome Nigeria Limited
Abuja, Nigeria
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Led the Incident Response team and remediated escalated cases of compromise, including excessive CPU usage and cryptocurrency mining malware.
- Analyzed and correlated EDR logs, identified malicious traffics on the SIEM, determined root cause, and applied appropriate remediation strategy.
- Collaborated with Threat Intelligence Analysts to analyze and identify emerging and imminent threats on clients.
- Supported Presales Team and provided technical details on technologies for clients.
- Facilitated training for staff of PEF Abuja on Cyber Security best practices and information security procedures.
- Spoke and presented cyber technologies at cybersecurity conferences, seminars and meetups.
- Researched and recommended improvements in security systems, tools and procedures.
Cyber Analyst (NYSC)
CyberDome Nigeria Limited
Abuja, Nigeria
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Researched and configured 5x2 Video Wall in the Security Operation Center (SOC).
- Researched, deployed and configured AlienVault SIEM in the SOC and for clients.
- Monitored SIEM logs, investigated opened tickets to eliminate false positives, and closed/escalated tickets where necessary.
- Facilitated training for staff of various organizations on Cyber Security best practices and information security procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science (Cyber Security)
Federal University of Technology
Minna 09.2013 - 11.2017
National Diploma - Computer Science
Federal Polytechnic
Bida 09.2009 - 09.2012
Skills
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
Web, Mobile & API Security Assessment
Network Security
Project Management
Open-Source Security Tools
Information Security Risk Assessment
Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, 2021
Courses
- Foundations of Operationalizing MITRE ATT&CK, AttackIQ, 2020
- Cybersecurity Within IT and ICS Domains, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2019
- Cyber Diplomacy, United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, 2019
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior Associate, Cyber & Privacy
KPMG
10.2021 - Current
Associate, Cyber & Privacy
KPMG
06.2021 - 09.2021
Information Security Analyst
First City Monument Bank
01.2020 - 05.2021
Cyber Analyst
CyberDome Nigeria Limited
03.2019 - 12.2019
Cyber Analyst (NYSC)
CyberDome Nigeria Limited
04.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science (Cyber Security)
Federal University of Technology
09.2013 - 11.2017
National Diploma - Computer Science
Federal Polytechnic
09.2009 - 09.2012