Rose Gatere
@rosegatere
Cybersecurity GRC specialist aligning governance, risk and compliance with global standards.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Cyber Security GRC Analyst with progressive experience across fintech, innovation hubs, manufacturing and academia, focused on aligning cybersecurity programs with global standards and legal frameworks.
I have conducted risk assessments, coordinated audits, developed remediation plans and updated security policies to strengthen organizational resilience, achieving over 90% compliance in audits and improving incident response times by 40%.
I collaborate with stakeholders to embed cybersecurity practices into business processes, deliver awareness training, and support business continuity while pursuing certifications including CISA and ISO/IEC 27001.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
GRC Specialist
RisqPro Limited
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR and the Kenyan Data Protection Act; coordinated audits and remediation plans achieving over 90% compliance and improved incident response times by 40%.
Cybersecurity Analyst Intern
e-KRAAL Innovation Hub
Nov 2021 - Aug 2022 (9 months)
Assisted in developing security documentation and risk registers, conducted vulnerability assessments and supported incident response planning and cyber awareness training for staff and startups.
ICT Intern
Mukurwe-ini Wakulima Dairy Ltd
Jan 2020 - May 2021 (1 year 4 months)
Provided ICT support and implemented backup strategies that reduced downtime by 30%, maintained equipment registers for 80–150+ devices and delivered user training to improve efficiency.
ICT Technician
JKUAT Industrial Park
Apr 2019 - Dec 2019 (8 months)
Provided QA and technical support for ICT systems, installed and maintained LAN and equipment, managed user accounts and documentation to support production processes.
ICT Intern
Mukurwe-ini Wakulima Dairy Ltd
May 2018 - Aug 2018 (3 months)
Assisted with website updates and data backups, maintained an ICT equipment register for 80+ devices and provided user ICT support to safeguard operational data.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
e-KRAAL Innovation Hub
NCSTP ICT/Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security
2021 - 2021
Completed NCSTP ICT/Cyber Security Analyst training at e-KRAAL in 2021 focused on practical cybersecurity and analyst skills.
Maseno University
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
2014 - 2018
Grade: Second Class Upper
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Second Class Upper) covering information systems, networking, and software development.
Othaya Girls High School
KCSE, Secondary Education
2010 - 2013
Grade: B+
Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a B+ grade, focusing on a broad secondary school curriculum.
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