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Emi Obene

@emiobene

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Diligent cyber professional with expertise in cybersecurity strategy.

Cyprus

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters growth, innovation, and a collaborative culture in cybersecurity.

I am a dedicated cyber professional with four years of experience and a Master’s degree in Cybercrime and Cybersecurity from a reputable UK university. My expertise lies in cybersecurity strategy, ISO 27001:2022 audit preparation, GDPR compliance, and security governance. I am passionate about safeguarding digital assets through proactive controls and continual improvement.

Currently, I serve as a Technical Operations and Security Associate at Trint in London, where I led the ISO 27001:2022 audit preparation and delivery, successfully reducing risk exposure by 20%. I introduced a risk assessment tool that improved remediation efficiency by 10% and developed security policies aligned with ISO 27001 and GDPR. My previous role at ramsac involved providing first-line support and maintaining a 100% customer satisfaction score, showcasing my commitment to excellence in service delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Technical Operations and Security Associate

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Trint

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Led ISO 27001:2022 audit preparation and delivery, significantly improving the company's security posture and reducing risk exposure by 20%. Developed and implemented security policies aligned with ISO 27001 and GDPR, while also assessing vendor tools and managing endpoint security systems.

ISO 27001 GDPR Compliance Risk Assessment Incident Response Vendor Risk Management Endpoint Security Confluence

IT Consultant

Ramsac

Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Provided 1st line technical support, achieving 100% customer satisfaction and consistently meeting SLA targets. Managed change control processes, monitored security incidents, and resolved technical/security issues using various tools.

Troubleshooting Change Control Sophos Windows Server

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Coventry University

BA (Hons), Media and Communications

Grade: Upper Second Class

Studied Media and Communications, achieving an Upper Second Class Honours degree.

St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College

Level 3 National Extended Diploma, ICT

Grade: Distinction*, Distinction*, Distinction

Completed the ICT BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma, achieving Distinction*, Distinction*, and Distinction.

University of Surrey

MSc, Criminology (Cybercrime and Cybersecurity)

Grade: Merit

Completed a Master of Science in Cybercrime and Cybersecurity, focusing on cryptography, ethical hacking, information security management, and risk management. Achieved a Merit and completed a key project titled 'Is Hacktivism a Crime or a Social Movement?' with Distinction.