EZEKIEL AUDU

Dedicated cybersecurity and IT support professional with hands-on experience in threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and incident response. Skilled in troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments. Proficient in security tools such as Nessus, Wireshark, and Splunk, with a strong understanding of network and endpoint security. Passionate about implementing security best practices, strengthening system defenses, and delivering training to enhance cybersecurity awareness. Eager to apply expertise and grow in a dynamic security-focused role.

• Identified and mitigated critical web application flaws, including SQL Injection and XSS, through vulnerability assessments and secure coding practices, minimizing potential breaches and saving an estimated $250K in potential remediation costs.
• Assisted in cybersecurity investigations using Wireshark and OSINT techniques, improving phishing threat identification by 40% and reducing incident response time.
• Delivered cybersecurity training to 100+ employees on phishing, password management, and threat prevention, reducing human error-based security incidents.
• Diagnosed and resolved LAN/WAN, VPN, and DNS issues, increasing system uptime by 20% and enhancing network security, preventing downtime-related losses estimated at $100K+.

Vulnerability Assessment of a Web Application (HIIT) Security Investigation Shadow Session (Clicked) Security Investigation Shadow Session (Clicked)

• Conducted vulnerability scanning using Nessus and Burp Suite, identifying critical flaws such as SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).
• Collaborated with a team to implement input validation and parameterized queries, reducing exploitable vulnerabilities by 50%.
• Documented assessment results and mapped findings to OWASP Top 10 standards, enhancing the application’s security posture.

• Observed and contributed to a cybersecurity threat simulation, focusing on identifying and analyzing potential security threats.
• Assisted in social engineering investigations of assigned emails and accounts, utilizing Wireshark to monitor network traffic, analyze patterns, and detect anomalies.
• Conducted OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) investigations on simulated phishing emails, tracing suspicious domains and IP addresses to assess potential threats.

• Participated in a cybersecurity threat simulation, analyzing and identifying potential security risks in real-time.
• Assisted in social engineering investigations of flagged emails and accounts, leveraging Wireshark to monitor network traffic, detect anomalies, and analyze suspicious patterns.
• Conducted OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) investigations on simulated phishing emails, tracing malicious domains and IP addresses to assess potential threats.

• OS: Windows, Linux, VM
• Scripting: Python, PowerShell, Bash
• Tools: Splunk, Nmap, LogRhythm, Microsoft Defender, McAfee, Sumo Logic, Nessus, Rapid7, Wireshark, Burp Suite, OWASP, Qualys, OSINT
• Cloud Security: AWS, Azure, GCP
• IAM: Azure AD, Duo Security | Deployment/EDR Tools: Microsoft Intune, Carbon Black
• Network Security: FortiGate, Palo Alto, TCP/IP, IDS/IPS, DNS, VPN | Compliance: Knowledge of PCI DSS, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2

• Security+ (CompTIA) In Progress
• Remote IT and Security Management (Kaseya)
• Cisco (Cyber Best Practices, Network Vulnerabilities, Threat Detection)