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Ransford Akuffo

@ransfordakuffo

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Cybersecurity and GRC professional with hands-on expertise.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth in cybersecurity and compliance, emphasizing teamwork and innovation.

I am a dedicated cybersecurity and GRC professional with extensive hands-on experience in Cybersecurity Analysis, Security Operations, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance. My career has been marked by a proven track record of implementing security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOX, HIPAA, and PCI DSS, which has significantly enhanced the security postures of the organizations I've worked with.

In my current role as a Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst at TransCore, I have successfully improved compliance rates by 48% and reduced incident recurrence by 25% through effective internal audits and remediation initiatives. My expertise in incident response and policy development has allowed me to maintain a 60% system uptime during cyber events, showcasing my commitment to operational excellence and risk management.

With a strong foundation in risk assessment and management, I have integrated HIPAA-compliant controls into healthcare workflows and developed KRI dashboards for improved visibility on project risks. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to contribute to a secure and compliant environment in any organization I join.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst

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TransCore

Dec 2021 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Ensured cybersecurity compliance with NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS, improving compliance rates by 48%. Led internal audits and remediation initiatives, reducing incident recurrence by 25%. Developed and aligned security policies with HIPAA and SOX requirements, reducing regulatory risk.

NIST ISO 27001 PCI DSS HIPAA SOX Internal Audit Risk Assessment Incident Response ServiceNow

Risk Management Specialist

PRWT

Apr 2021 - Dec 2021 (8 months)

Integrated HIPAA-compliant controls into healthcare workflows, preventing 35% of potential data breaches. Applied COSO framework to reduce contract-related risks by 50% in transportation initiatives. Developed KRI dashboards for improved visibility on government project risks and audited internal governance processes.

HIPAA COSO Risk Management KRI Dashboards PCI DSS Governance ServiceNow Jira

Compliance Analyst

Amazon

Oct 2019 - Jul 2020 (9 months)

Led PCI DSS compliance efforts for payment systems, reducing financial exposure by 20%. Conducted ISO 27001 audits, boosting compliance adherence by 35%. Enhanced vendor risk assessments, increasing third-party compliance by 20% and managed security policy exceptions.

PCI DSS ISO 27001 Vendor Risk Management Auditing Security Policy Financial Exposure Reduction ServiceNow Jira

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Harvard University

Certificate, Educational Leadership & Management

Completed a program in educational leadership and management. Focused on strategic planning, organizational development, and effective leadership within educational institutions.