Dami Adekola
@damiadekola
Certified Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a highly skilled and certified Cybersecurity Analyst with a strong focus on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Technology Risk Management, and Third-Party Risk. My expertise lies in designing, implementing, and maturing scalable risk processes in dynamic, cloud-first environments. I have a proven track record of evaluating and managing security risks while ensuring alignment with industry frameworks and regulatory requirements such as NIST, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and HIPAA.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led third-party risk assessments, collaborated with internal stakeholders to enforce security standards, and developed effective risk mitigation strategies. My experience includes conducting thorough assessments of IT infrastructures, developing security policies, and performing regular security audits. I am adept at cross-functional collaboration and proactive risk mitigation, which has allowed me to present assessment findings and KPIs to senior leadership, driving risk-based decision-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Third Party Risk Analyst
Allegis Group
Aug 2024 - Present (9 months)
Managed and mitigated risks associated with third-party vendors by conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements like HIPAA and HITRUST. Utilized tools such as ServiceNow, LogicGate, and Security Scorecard to manage assessment workflows and documentation. Collaborated with internal teams to improve the TPRM lifecycle and present findings to senior leadership.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Rotvol Solutions
Jan 2022 - May 2024 (2 years 4 months)
Conducted thorough assessments of client IT infrastructure, identifying vulnerabilities and risks, and developed security policies and procedures. Monitored security logs, investigated incidents, and performed regular security audits to evaluate control effectiveness. Authored POA&Ms, managed remediation, reviewed vulnerability scans, and maintained security documentation for cloud environments ac
Cybersecurity Consultant
Thanos Consulting
Aug 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 5 months)
Designed customized cybersecurity solutions aligned with industry best practices and compliance standards like ISO 27001, SOX, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. Supported implementation of security solutions and ensured client adherence through regular audits and assessments. Collaborated with senior stakeholders to implement GRC programs and led regulatory compliance assessments, identifying and remediating co
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Techchak Academy
Cybersecurity Certificate, Cybersecurity
UPUniversity of Maryland - College Park
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
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