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Joy Osianor Abu

Joy Osianor Abu

Cyber Security Specialist | Data Analyst
Ile Ife

Summary

I am a dynamic cyber security professional with over 3 years of experience securing IT infrastructures, networks, and applications. Expertise in risk assessment, incident response, and vulnerability management using SIEM systems, penetration testing, and compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001), with a proven track record of reducing security risks by up to 50% and enhancing operational efficiency through innovative threat detection and policy enforcement. I am skilled in data analytics and AI-driven solutions, blending technical proficiency with a passion for safeguarding organizations against evolving cyber threats.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
Certificates
1
1
Language
8077
8077
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Cybersecurity Technical Editor (Remote)

EC-Council
Remote
07.2024 - Current
  • Streamlined workflow processes by implementing effective project management strategies for timely delivery.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in technical documentation across departments.
  • Contributed to the creation of high-quality proposals by proofreading and editing for clarity, accuracy, and persuasiveness.
  • Saved time spent on manual updates using automation tools like macros/scripts when editing large volumes of text.

Cybersecurity Analyst

NegloCyber Solutions
Ile-Ife, Osun State
11.2021 - Current
  • Performed regular reviews of user access rights, minimizing the risk posed by insider threats or compromised accounts.
  • Analyzed security incidents post-resolution, identifying areas for improvement in both technical controls and incident response processes.
  • Reduced risk of cyber attacks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
  • Improved incident response times by developing and maintaining cybersecurity playbooks for common attack scenarios.

System Administrator Intern

His Mercy Technology
Ile-Ife, Osun State
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Acted as a liaison between IT staff and non-technical personnel to ensure effective communication regarding technology needs across the organization.
  • Kept servers running optimally by performing routine maintenance tasks such as patch management and disk cleanups.
  • Implemented robust security measures, safeguarding sensitive company information from potential threats.
  • Monitored network health using industry-standard tools, promptly addressing any connectivity or performance issues that arose.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity

Miva Open University
Abuja, Nigeria
05.2026

Master of Science - Data Analytics

Nexford University
Washington DC
12.2024

MBA - Major in Artificial Intelligence

Nexford University
Washington DC
12.2023

Postgraduate Diploma - Industrial Chemistry

Federal University of Technology
Akure, ON
10.2018

Postgraduate Diploma - Technology Management

National Centre For Technology Management
Ile-Ife, OS
05.2012

Higher National Diploma - Polymer Technology

Federal Polytechnic
Auchi, ED
09.2007

Skills

Cybersecurity: SIEM (Splunk, SolarWinds), Penetration Testing (Metasploit, Nessus), Incident Response, Threat Hunting

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Certification

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) – Cisco Network Academy

Affiliations

  • Institute of Information Management (IIM)
  • Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN)
  • International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC²)

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

There’s no reality except the one contained within us. That’s why so many people live an unreal life. They take images outside them for reality and never allow the world within them to assert itself.
Hermann Hesse

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Cybersecurity Technical Editor (Remote)

EC-Council
07.2024 - Current

Cybersecurity Analyst

NegloCyber Solutions
11.2021 - Current

System Administrator Intern

His Mercy Technology
01.2021 - 10.2021

Postgraduate Diploma - Technology Management

National Centre For Technology Management

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity

Miva Open University

Master of Science - Data Analytics

Nexford University

MBA - Major in Artificial Intelligence

Nexford University

Postgraduate Diploma - Industrial Chemistry

Federal University of Technology

Higher National Diploma - Polymer Technology

Federal Polytechnic

Extra Curricula

Mastercard | Cybersecurity Virtual Experience (Forage, Dec 2024) Acted as an analyst on the Security Awareness Team, identifying phishing threats, assessing business areas needing enhanced security training, and implementing targeted training courses and procedures. AIG | Shields Up | Cybersecurity Virtual Experience (Forage, Dec 2024) Conducted a threat analysis simulation for the Cyber Defense Unit, leveraging CISA updates and analytical skills to research vulnerabilities and draft concise remediation emails for teams. Technical Skills Application: Utilized Python to develop an ethical hacking script, brute-forcing decryption keys to bypass ransomware payments during the AIG simulation.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig Work

Work Location

HybridRemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementHealthcare benefitsWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid time offWork from home option401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work week

Software

Nmap

Wireshark

Nessus

OpenVAS

SQLmap

Metasploitable Framework

Nikto

Autospy

Splunk

Kali Linux

Cyber Chef

Virus Total

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

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