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Precious Adagbon

@preciousadagbon

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Cybersecurity professional with expertise in GRC and training programs.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters growth, values security, and encourages innovative training solutions.

I am a dedicated cybersecurity professional with a strong focus on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives. My experience spans leading security training and awareness programs, managing vulnerability assessments, and enhancing incident response processes. I excel in addressing complex security challenges and leading cross-functional teams to support critical decision-making processes aimed at mitigating cybersecurity threats.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a results-oriented approach, successfully implementing comprehensive cybersecurity awareness programs for large organizations. My efforts have led to significant improvements in employee engagement and a measurable reduction in phishing incidents. I am passionate about developing innovative training solutions that empower employees and enhance organizational security posture.

With a solid foundation in project management and a commitment to continuous improvement, I strive to create a culture of security awareness within organizations. I am eager to leverage my skills and experience to contribute to a forward-thinking company that values cybersecurity as a critical component of its operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Security Training and Awareness Lead IT Engineer

AGCO

Sep 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 6 months)

Led the comprehensive cybersecurity awareness program for over 25,000 employees, sourcing and evaluating top cybersecurity training vendors. Implemented a multifaceted approach to security training, delivering live webinars, gamification, and interactive simulations, which increased employee engagement with cybersecurity content by 83%. Developed monthly interactive dashboards using Power BI (DAX)

Training Delivery Vendor Management Power BI Automation

Cyber & Strategic Risk - Solution Delivery Specialist

Deloitte

Oct 2021 - Oct 2023 (2 years)

Collaborated on FedRAMP client onboarding for outsourced SIEM management, providing cybersecurity training and clarifying SLAs. Utilized platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Defender, LogRhythm, Google Chronicle, and CrowdStrike to perform trend analysis on security alerts and reduce incident rates. Performed 11 security risk assessments and remediation strategies for FedRAMP, reducing compliance v

FedRAMP SIEM Splunk Microsoft Defender LogRhythm Crowdstrike Risk Assessment Incident Response

Cybersecurity Associate

Brightway Medical Management

Dec 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years)

Implemented training on safeguarding electronic health records (EHR) and secure handling of PHI, improving organizational readiness against cyberattacks. Performed and reviewed FIPS 199 categorizations for applicable information systems to determine impact levels based on NIST 800-60 Vol. 2. Developed authorization to operate (ATO) artifact templates, including SSPs, POAMs, and contingency plans.

EHR Security Healthcare Regulations ATO Artifacts SSP

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Houston

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, gaining foundational knowledge and skills in healthcare. This education provided a strong background for understanding health-related data and patient care.