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Goodness Ibeh

@goodnessibeh

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Dynamic Information Security professional with expertise in incident response.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth and innovation in cybersecurity, emphasizing incident response and digital forensics.

I am a dedicated Information Security professional with a proven track record in enhancing cybersecurity operations, incident response, digital forensics, and security engineering. My expertise lies in deploying advanced security solutions such as EDR and SIEM, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and fostering a culture of security awareness within organizations. I am passionate about continuous learning and development in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed security incidents and optimized security tools, leading to significant improvements in threat detection accuracy and incident response times. My experience includes working with diverse teams across multiple regions, utilizing advanced technologies to safeguard enterprise environments. I take pride in my ability to design and implement custom detection rules and conduct security awareness training, which has resulted in enhanced security consciousness among staff and reduced vulnerabilities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Information Security Engineer

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M-KOPA

Jun 2024 - Present (11 months)

Responsible for Detection Engineering and Incident Response globally, utilizing KQL for threat hunting and security incident investigation. Designed custom detection rules and managed security alerts in Sentinel XDR, while conducting security awareness training and developing automation tools for enhanced security decision-making.

Microsoft Defender Sentinel XDR Python Incident Response Security Awareness Threat Hunting EDR Security Management

Information Security Analyst

SeedFi

Jun 2023 - Jun 2024 (11 months)

Optimized JumpCloud Directory Service and security-monitoring tools, leading to significant improvements in user identity management and threat detection accuracy. Managed EDR solutions and conducted security testing for applications, enhancing overall security posture and compliance.

JumpCloud EDR Security Testing Threat Detection Vulnerability Assessment Application Security

Trainer (SOC & Incident Response)

CyberSafe Foundation

Jun 2023 - May 2024 (11 months)

Conducted training sessions on SOC operations and incident response, enhancing the skills and knowledge of participants in cybersecurity practices.

Training Incident Response SOC Curriculum Development

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Senior Information Security Analyst (SOC Lead)

E-TRANZACT

Nov 2022 - May 2023 (6 months)

Led the internal SOC, improving incident response times and threat detection accuracy through comprehensive security tool utilization. Conducted in-depth security incident analysis and implemented countermeasures against phishing attacks, enhancing overall security measures.

SOC Incident Response Threat Detection SIEM Phishing Vulnerability Assessment Email Security Risk Assessment

Information Security Engineer

CyberSOC Africa

Aug 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Evaluated threats against critical organizations and provided recommendations for threat containment. Conducted security investigations and facilitated training for interns, improving SOC operations and incident handling processes.

Threat Evaluation Incident Response SOC Training Log Analysis Network Security IOCs

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Federal University of Technology Owerri

B.Tech, Computer Science

2012 - 2018

Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science, focusing on various aspects of computing including programming, systems analysis, and software development.