MOBOLAJI ADEYOOLA
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven cybersecurity manager with 10 years of experience in developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive cybersecurity programs. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to mitigate cybersecurity risks, safeguard sensitive data, and ensure regulatory compliance. Skilled in conducting risk assessments, developing security policies and procedures, and implementing technical controls to protect against cyber threats. Strong communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels to drive organizational security objectives. Committed to staying abreast of emerging cyber threats and industry best practices to continuously enhance cybersecurity posture and resilience."
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Manager
Wema Bank
04.2022 - Current
- Program Manager responsible for delivery of the organization's annual self assessment CBN-FFEIC.
- Lead implementation of cyber risk management in requested changes of the organization's information managements system.
- Maintenance of organization's cyber-risk risk register to provide and communicate information risk treatments and monitoring.
- Set standards and reviewed policies and procedures to meet requirements of local data privacy security requirements (NDPR), ensuring alignment with applicable regulations and best practices.
- Lead assessment of third parties and vendors to assure the organization of lowest risk incurable through data sharing and access to the organization's information management systems.
- Conducted security gap assessments, utilizing frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CBN-FFEIC, and SOC-CMM, to identify areas for improvement and prioritize cybersecurity initiatives.
- Initiated development of information security benchmark standards and service level agreements (SLAs) for cybersecurity vendors, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Conduct network cybersecurity controls and infrastructure, assessing areas in need of improvement and recommending remediation measures to enhance overall security posture.
SOC Team-Lead
Wema Bank
01.2019 - Current
- Lead a team of 13 cybersecurity professionals (Monitoring/Response, as well as VA/PT in managing and improving the security operations center (24/7/365) functions.
- Implemented and optimized security monitoring tools, including SIEM, EDR, WAF, DAM, FIM, DLP IDS, Whitelisting, Email Security and MDM solutions, resulting in increased defense in depth capabilities of the organizations information technology infrastructure.
- Led initiatives to enhance incident detection rules, improve correlation logic, and integrate threat intelligence feeds, resulting in 40% improvement in detection and remediation of security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Established automated reporting mechanisms and dashboards (Power BI) to provide real-time visibility into cybersecurity metrics, enabling proactive monitoring and decision-making by executive leadership and stakeholders.
- Implemented hands-on training (TableTop Exercises and Adversary Simulation Scenarios) to provide practical experience and enhance the skills and capabilities of internal cybersecurity team
Information Security Analyst
Wema Bank
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Monitored security events and alerts using SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and other security tools, investigating and responding to security incidents in a timely manner.
- Implementation of rules and policies in organization's Firewalls (Cisco Firepower and Checkpoint)
- Worked closely with External VA/PT assessors to prioritize and address identified vulnerabilities, providing guidance and support throughout the remediation process.
- Facilitate training sessions on information security awareness to new hires and employees
- Internal Assessor for the PCI-DSS and ISO27001 certification programs.
Performance Appraisal Officer
Wema Bank
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed the end-to-end performance appraisal process, including goal setting, performance reviews, and performance rating calibration for 3000+ staff Bi-Annually.
- Developed strategy maps (Department scorecards) from the organizational strategy map (Tier 1 scorecard to cascade down to individual scorecards.) Developed performance evaluation templates for staff placed on performance improvement.
- Processed staff entitlement/ indebtedness on staff exit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Law & Diplomacy
Babcock University
Ilishan RemoSkills
- Incident Response Management
- Information Security Governance
- Network Security
- Penetration Testing
- Threat Intelligence
- Cyber Risk Assessment
- Threat Modelling
- Cyber security Metrics
- Cloud Security
Certification
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- IBM - Security Intelligence Engineer.
- Cisco Firepower Management
- Checkpoint 80.10 Management
- Deloitte Incident Response Management
- Forescout Network Access Control Management
- Alienvault SIEM Engineer
Degree
Bachelor of Social Sciences, International Law & Diplomacy, Babcock University, 2008
Timeline
Information Security Manager
Wema Bank
04.2022 - Current
SOC Team-Lead
Wema Bank
01.2019 - Current
Information Security Analyst
Wema Bank
01.2016 - 01.2019
Performance Appraisal Officer
Wema Bank
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - International Law & Diplomacy
Babcock University
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