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Ken Nakai

@kennakai

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Experienced information security analyst specializing in endpoint security.

Japan

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers opportunities for growth, collaboration, and the chance to tackle complex security challenges.

With over 10 years of experience in information security, I specialize in Endpoint Security, SIEM, security monitoring systems, vulnerability management, and incident response. As the sole security lead for the APAC region, I manage both corporate and customer security concerns, ensuring comprehensive protection across diverse environments. My role involves collaborating on global projects, working with teams in different time zones to contribute to organization-wide security initiatives.

In my current position as a Senior Information Security Analyst at Kinaxis, I lead all security initiatives in APAC, preparing for cyber attacks, detecting and analyzing threats, and developing preventive measures. I have successfully organized incident response teams and developed incident handling and digital forensics procedures to meet audit standards. My previous experience as an Information Security Engineer at Toukai Software allowed me to enhance security awareness training for over 3000 users and manage vulnerability assessments across the organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Information Security Analyst

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Kinaxis

Nov 2020 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Led all security initiatives in APAC, addressing issues in both corporate and customer environments. Responsible for preparing for cyber attacks, detecting, analyzing, triaging, coordinating with stakeholders, and developing preventive measures. Developed incident handling, digital forensics, and threat hunting procedures to meet audit standards.

Azure AD Qualys Okta Akamai Incident Response Vulnerability Management Security Monitoring

Information Security Engineer

Toukai Software

Oct 2015 - Oct 2020 (5 years)

Functioned as a CSIRT member in the finance industry, initiating and conducting security awareness training for over 3000 users. Managed vulnerability assessments and remediation, ensuring vendor risk management processes met security and compliance benchmarks. Enhanced daily monitoring processes using GAS, VBA, SQL, Python, and batch scripting, successfully handling multiple incidents including D

Security Awareness Vulnerability Assessment Vendor Risk Management SQL Python VBA Batch Script

Civil Engineer

Toukai Kensetu

Aug 2013 - Present (11 years 10 months)

Managed over 18 key government projects, including roadway designs, bridges, coastal defense, and landslide defense. Awarded by the Prefecture of Japan for the best bridge construction project in the prefecture. Provided IT support, including PC setup, account management, and email configurations.

Landslide Defense Project Management IT Support PC Setup Account Management

System Engineer

NTT East

Apr 2011 - Present (14 years 2 months)

Provided IT support to the Japanese House of Representatives, managing daily tasks such as asset management, network creation, and incident handling. Worked as a System Engineer for a voice recognition system used in the Japanese Police Federation. Delivered network support for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau, including vendor selection and code review.

IT Support Asset Management Voice Recognition Vendor Management Code Review Systems Engineering

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kingston University

Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering

Studied core principles of civil engineering, including structural analysis, fluid mechanics, and construction management. Gained foundational knowledge in designing and overseeing infrastructure projects.