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Daniel Fajana
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Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
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- ASr Cybersecurity AnalystAcer AmericaFeb 2023 - Current (3 years 5 months)• Led the implementation and optimization of Acer America's SIEM platform (Splunk), improving threat detection and incident response time by 45% through advanced correlation rules and log ingestion from over 500 endpoints. • Conducted in-depth threat hunting and forensic analysis using tools like Wireshark, CrowdStrike Falcon, and MITRE ATT&CK framework, identifying and mitigating 30+ advanced persistent threats (APTs) across corporate and production networks. • Coordinated with the global security operations center (SOC) to triage, analyze, and remediate over 1,200 security alerts monthly, maintaining an average response time under 20 minutes for high-severity incidents. • Championed Acer's enterprise vulnerability management program b
Cybersecurity EngineerNETGEARNov 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 3 months)• Led the design and implementation of security protocols for over 1.5 million Netgear devices, ensuring their compliance with industry standards and minimizing potential vulnerabilities. • Monitored network traffic across multiple data centers and cloud environments using advanced security tools (e.g., Splunk, Wireshark), identifying and mitigating over 100 potential security threats per month. • Conducted daily vulnerability assessments and patch management for over 300 servers and endpoints, reducing exposure to known threats by 40% . • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement multi-layered encryption strategies across all data exchanges, improving data confidentiality by 25% . • Developed and automated security inciden- Cybersecurity AnalystJuniper NetworksJul 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 4 months)• Managed and monitored security infrastructure for over 200+ corporate networks, ensuring high availability and protection against potential threats using Juniper Networks' advanced security solutions like SRX Series firewalls. • Conducted regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, identifying over 150 vulnerabilities, providing detailed reports, and implementing solutions to mitigate identified risks, reducing potential exposure by 45% . • Collaborated with the Incident Response Team to analyze and resolve over 50 security incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective measures to prevent reoccurrence, reducing incident response time by 35% . • Developed and maintained security protocols and poli
- IT Security AnalystMerkleJun 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 1 month)• Developed and enforced security policies and procedures, improving the organization's compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 standards. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the security of web applications, contributing to the remediation of 30+ critical security flaws in development stages. • Assisted in the deployment and configuration of endpoint protection software on over 5,000 devices, reducing malware incidents by 25% . • Led security awareness training for over 200 employees, educating them on phishing attacks, password management, and safe browsing habits, reducing phishing-related incidents by 15% . • Utilized encryption technologies like SSL/TLS and VPN solutions to secure internal communications, enhan
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- Computer Science (BSc)University of Lagos
- CCISSP
- CCCNA, CISCO
- CCertified Solutions Architect - Professional, AWS
- CCertified Solutions Architect - Associate, AWS
- NNetwork+, CompTIA
- SSecurity+, CompTIA
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- CCybersecurity Awareness Program ServiceNow Lab• Developed and implemented a comprehensive cybersecurity awareness program, significantly enhancing security knowledge across the organization. • Conducted targeted training sessions and workshops for employees in various departments, fostering a proactive security culture. • Achieved a 30% reduction in phishing incidents, reflecting increased employee vigilance and overall security compliance within the company.
- SSecure Cloud Migration InitiativeCloudOpt Dynamics • Directed a secure migration project to transition enterprise data from on-premises infrastructure to cloudbased platforms, focusing on Microsoft Azure and AWS environments. • Implemented robust security measures such as multi-factor authentication, encryption, and IAM protocols to ensure secure access and data integrity. • Achieved zero downtime during migration and enhanced overall system security, resulting in a 50% improvement in operational efficiency and a marked increase in stakeholder confidence.
- VVulnerability Management Overhaul TechSecure Solutions• Revamped the vulnerability management process, integrating state-of-the-art scanning tools like Tenable Nessus and Rapid7 InsightVM to enhance the precision and frequency of scans. • Identified and remediated over 200 critical vulnerabilities across IT and OT systems within the first quarter, significantly mitigating the risk of exploits. • Developed a streamlined patch management protocol, which decreased patch deployment times by 40% and improved compliance with security standards.
- AAdvanced Threat Detection System Implementation• Led the successful implementation of an advanced threat detection system utilizing Splunk, optimizing the security infrastructure. • Enhanced real-time threat monitoring and response capabilities, enabling the organization to rapidly identify and mitigate security threats. • Improved the incident detection rate by 35%, significantly reducing potential security breaches and enhancing organizational resilience against cyber-attacks.